Public BBQ areas in the Netherlands — where are you allowed to barbecue?
In many Dutch cities, there are designated areas where you are allowed to barbecue in public – in parks, by the water, or on specially equipped sites. This overview provides an idea of the possibilities per city. Always check the current regulations via the municipal website, as locations and conditions may change seasonally.
Where are you allowed to barbecue in Amsterdam?
Amsterdam has several designated BBQ zones in parks. Outside these zones, barbecuing in parks is prohibited.
- Vondelpark – barbecuing is prohibited in Vondelpark
- Amsterdamse Bos – designated BBQ spots are available and can be reserved via the Amsterdamse Bos website
- Gaasperpark – BBQ spots available
- Sloterpark – designated zones available
Disposable barbecues are prohibited in all parks in Amsterdam. Check current information via amsterdam.nl.
Where are you allowed to barbecue in Rotterdam?
- Kralingse Bos – designated BBQ spots by the lake
- Het Park (near Euromast) – limited possibilities, check current regulations
- Zuiderpark – designated BBQ zones available
Rotterdam has additional restrictions during dry periods. Disposable barbecues are not allowed in municipal parks.
Public BBQ spots in The Hague
- Westbroekpark – designated BBQ locations
- Madestein – recreation area with BBQ facilities
- Kijkduin beach – beach barbecues possible outside the high season at designated spots
Other cities
- Utrecht – Griftpark and Máximapark have designated BBQ zones
- Eindhoven – Genneper Parken has BBQ facilities
- Groningen – Stadspark has designated spots
- Leiden – Vlietland recreation area
General rules for barbecuing in public places
- Only use designated areas – open fires are prohibited outside these zones
- Never place the BBQ directly on the ground – use a stand or support to prevent fire damage to grass
- Disposable barbecues are prohibited in parks in most municipalities
- Clean up everything after use – ash, charcoal, and waste
- During drought or a fire ban, temporary additional restrictions apply – check brandweer.nl
Finding a BBQ spot nearby
The easiest way to find a BBQ spot near you: search your municipality's website for "barbecueplaats" or "openbaar barbecueren", or call the municipal information line (14 + area code).