Coffeeshop Loft, Bos en Lommer and the walk to Westerpark
Loft is on the Jan van Galenstraat in Amsterdam-West, where Bos en Lommer meets De Baarsjes. This guide covers the neighbourhood and a walking route east to the Westerpark.
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About Bos en Lommer
Bos en Lommer was built mainly in the 1920s and 1930s as part of Amsterdam's westward expansion. It is a residential neighbourhood with a mix of residents, local shops and markets, and lies just outside the busier inner city.
Erasmuspark
The Erasmuspark is a green park close to the Jan van Galenstraat, with lawns and a pond. It is a quiet place for a walk.
Westerpark and the Westergasfabriek
The Westerpark is a large city park east of Bos en Lommer. Its western part is the Westergasfabriek, a 19th-century gasworks whose brick buildings now house restaurants, a cinema, event spaces and a weekend market programme.
Walking route
- Start at Jan van Galenstraat 285; the Erasmuspark is a short walk away.
- Continue east through Bos en Lommer.
- Cross towards the Haarlemmerweg and enter the Westerpark.
- Walk through the park to the Westergasfabriek buildings.
Questions people ask
Is Loft near the Westerpark?
Yes. The Westerpark is east of the shop, roughly 25 minutes on foot or about 10 minutes by bike.
Which neighbourhood is Loft in?
Amsterdam-West, on the Jan van Galenstraat where Bos en Lommer and De Baarsjes meet.
What is the Westergasfabriek?
A former 19th-century gasworks in the Westerpark, now a culture park with restaurants, a cinema and events.
Plan your visit
Coffeeshop Loft is open daily 08:00–01:00. 18+ with original ID. For directions see getting there and the shop page.