Amstelveen is a town in the north-western Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. It is part of the metropolitan area of Amsterdam. The municipality of Amstelveen also includes the following towns, villages and townships: Bovenkerk, Nes aan de Amstel, part of Ouderkerk aan de Amstel. Dutch prime minister Jan Peter Balkenende started his political career as member of the Amstelveen city council. Amstelveen has a light rail connection with Amsterdam. The COBRA Museum is located in Amstelveen.