Be prepared to be amazed in the newest province of the Netherlands, there’s no other place like it: Flevoland. It’s a brand-new piece of land that used to be underwater but where we may now live, work and enjoy life. Flevoland, suprise from the sea.
Surrounded by dikes and lying 5 metres under sea level, here is a province that has room for new ideas, which is evident everywhere you look. It has an impressive history, traditional Dutch regional products as well as new nature reserves, stunning architecture, a variety of water sport facilities and fun hotspots. Whether you are looking for a spectacular day out or special places to stay overnight, you’ve come to the right place in Flevoland. Visit us and be amazed!
Deep below sea level, unique treasures are awaiting discovery in Flevoland. Remnants from ancient times, as well as shipwrecks that foundered in the stormy Zuiderzee. Travel back in time (even far back) in Museum Schokland. Listen to the story of the reclamation of the polder in Museum Batavialand and learn about the daily lives of polder pioneers at Working Island Lelystad. The former islands of Urk and Schokland tell their own story. They rise proudly above the flat polder landscape. As does the former lighthouse keeper’s house on Oud-Kraggenburg. Wander through the Waterloop woods to catch a glimpse of scale models of world-famous waterworks. They are ruins scattered in an enchanting landscape.
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Flevoland is the province that dares. There is nowhere else in the world with as much landscape art. Go outside. Let yourself be carried away by the undulating Aardzee or stunned by Exposure. Look closely, because hidden between the tight, consciously designed lines there is room for experiments and new vistas. You’ll be astonished by the refreshing skyline of Almere, where shopping is an architectural experience. World-famous architects have left their marks behind. Drive to Nagele, an iconic spot filled with unique buildings. In Museum Nagele the design history of the village comes alive. Experience (again) the 1950s and 1970s in two model houses, Huis Polman and Huis van Haven.
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In Flevoland nature creates itself, changing every day. Wander off and discover the unique interaction of marshes, reed beds, woods, ponds and islands. Sail to Marker Wadden in the Nieuw Land National Park. Step onto the dock of the newest piece of land in the Netherlands. Listen to the chattering of birds and watch the eager scientists closely. Discover the Oostvaardersplassen. From a blind or while walking, you can see Heck cattle and Konik horses. If you’re lucky, you’ll glimpse a white-tailed eagle spreading its wings in the distance. Wander through the pristine Stille Kern of the Horsterwold. Expand your horizons at the Randmeren. It’s a breeding ground for birds and a magnet for watersport lovers. Truly an oasis of pleasure!
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Cycle along the perfectly straight lanes bordering the meadows. Delight in the colours of tulip fields stretching to the horizon and enjoy blossoming orchards. Pluck a bouquet yourself, have a peek in the greenhouse, or grab a juicy apple or pear right from the tree. Would you like to harvest some spinach or a pumpkin yourself? Definitely possible! Or if you prefer not to get your hands dirty, the freshest produce is available for sale in the farm shops. Fill up your own milk bottle, sample our delightful polder wines, and drive on to the former island of Urk. And just look at the delicious fish stalls on the dockside. You will find tender fish, freshly caught in the North Sea, and the tastiest Dutch fried fish specialties!
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