Bos en Lommer

Coordinates: 52°23′N 4°51′E / 52.383°N 4.850°E / 52.383; 4.850
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Bos en Lommer
Neighborhood of Amsterdam
Garden between the Charlotte de Bourbonstraat, Louise de Colignystraat and Anna van Burenstraat
Garden between the Charlotte de Bourbonstraat, Louise de Colignystraat and Anna van Burenstraat
Location of Bos en Lommer (green) in Amsterdam
Location of Bos en Lommer (green) in Amsterdam
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceNorth Holland
COROPAmsterdam
Urban districtWest
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)

Bos en Lommer (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɔs ɛn ˈlɔmər]; English: Wood and Shade) is a neighborhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands. From 1990 to 2010 it was considered a district of the municipality of Amsterdam in the province of North Holland. As of May 1, 2010, it was merged into the new Amsterdam-West borough.

Geographically the district lies west of the historical city center of Amsterdam. On the north side it is bordered by the Haarlemmerweg and Westerpark, and on its south side it is bordered by the Jan van Galenstraat. The eastern areas of the districts is known for hosting the 'Centrale Markthallen'.

52°23′N 4°51′E / 52.383°N 4.850°E / 52.383; 4.850