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Back then: cows were once milked here, now you stop by for bitterballen at Polder

Back then: cows were once milked here, now you stop by for bitterballen at Polder

Café Restaurant Polder, located near Amsterdam Science Park and the University of Amsterdam, sits on land that was historically underwater before becoming a dairy farm. The venue has transitioned from its agricultural roots into a popular dining spot while preserving the history of the former polder landscape.

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