Do you love a trip to the beach on a summer day, but don't want to spend the whole day lying in the sun or splashing around in the water? Then why not combine a half-day at the beach in Wellerwaard nature reserve, just outside Emmeloord, with half a day of shopping or an outdoor café and people-watching in Emmeloord, the only city in the Northeast Polder. And the great thing is: you don't need your own car or bike for this, because if you come by public transport, just grab an electric share bike at the bus station.
Right next to the Emmeloord bus station, yo…
Do you love a trip to the beach on a summer day, but don't want to spend the whole day lying in the sun or splashing around in the water? Then why not combine a half-day at the beach in Wellerwaard nature reserve, just outside Emmeloord, with half a day of shopping or an outdoor café and people-watching in Emmeloord, the only city in the Northeast Polder. And the great thing is: you don't need your own car or bike for this, because if you come by public transport, just grab an electric share bike at the bus station.
Right next to the Emmeloord bus station, you will find various catering establishments, such as Brasserie AanDeel, ‘t Voorhuys and Eindeloos. So you can immediately grab a terrace after arriving by bus. The main shopping street, the Lange Nering, starts near ‘t Voorhuys. Discover which national chains are located here, but especially which local shops and boutiques.
If it is lunchtime, you can stay in the centre of Emmeloord, but you can also cycle to the Wellerwaard in advance, as it is home to the cosy beach pavilion Bij Ons in de Wellerwaard. The choice is yours. Unlock a bike at the shared bike hub near the bus station and follow the gpx route to the beach. Below is an indication of where you will pass, so be sure to make a detour if you feel like and have time to check something out along the way. And after that: paddling and enjoying the sun.
Bij Ons in de Wellerwaard also has a bicycle hub, by the way. You can hand in your bike there and pay for the time you used it, so you don't keep paying for the time you spend at the beach. But note: in the meantime, others can grab the bikes available here and then you have to walk back, as there is no bus here. But oh well, that's no punishment either: it's a nice walk of just over four kilometres to the bus stop ‘Waterland’ (on Banterweg, towards Bant) or of five and a half kilometres back to the bus station. Don't feel like walking? Then do not return your bike until you are back at the Emmeloord bus station.
