City guide of Almere
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Discover Almere
from an adrenaline rush to enjoying nature.
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Almere is a new city with exceptionally high profile, modern architecture. A spacious city in a polder, surrounded by fascinating places of natural beauty. Criss-crossed with waterways it also has green, open spaces for relaxing, sport or just having fun. Adventurous? Try the Oostvaardersplassen, or sail the Ijsselmeer. Or why not just absorb all those beautiful new buildings? In Almere, anything is possible.
Restaurants
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Madame Jeanette
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Madame Jeanette
RestaurantAn unmissable restaurant in the city - Surinamese cuisine with Surinamese hospitality and broadly smiling staff. Your visit to Almere will be totally made with a visit to Madame Jeanette in Almere City Centre.
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Smullen en Spelen pancake house
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Smullen en Spelen pancake house
RestaurantTipCome eat delicious pancakes at Smullen en Spelen in Almere! Hospitality and outdoor games come together here and it’s a real party for all the kids.
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BoatHouse
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BoatHouse
RestaurantBoathouse in Almere is a unique location on the water and is the place for good food, drinks and parties. All this in a relaxed and surprising environment.
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Rosita's Mexican Restaurant
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Rosita's Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantTipAt Mexican restaurant, Rosita’s in Almere Centrum, food is prepared according to traditional recipes. You can taste the characteristic and lively Mexican culture in the delicious dishes.
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Meat in the City
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Meat in the City
RestaurantThe name of Meat in the City in Almere Centrum already gives it away, the menu of Meat in the City contains many options for meat lovers.
Shop till you drop
Almere Centrum has been voted Best Inner City for 2017-2020. Here you can shop for major local, national and international brands. The centre has 400 shops, specialty boutiques, malls and vibrant public squares with places to eat and drink. It’s the perfect destination for a day out shopping!
Almere's City Centre
City beaches
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Almeerder beach
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Almeerder beach
BeachThe Almeerderstrand is the largest beach in Almere. You can safely swim and sunbathe here. Large events are also regularly held here.
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Strandbad Duin
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Strandbad Duin
BeachStrandbad Duin is located at the south end of the marina in Almere Poort. This is a great, fun place; a small beach where children can run around, splash and swim to their hearts' content.
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't Hoofd beach
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't Hoofd beach
BeachFind this beach on the Noorderplassen. Toilet facilities are available. The beach is particularly suitable for water sports.
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Stedenwijk beach
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Stedenwijk beach
BeachThe Stedenwijk (Cities district) beach is located in Almere Stad close to Hengelostraat/Oeverpromenade. There are excellent views over the Weerwater and the centre of Almere is only five minutes' walk away. Toilet facilities are available.
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Fantasie beach
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Fantasie beach
BeachThe Fantasie beach is located behind Oorweg/Bergsmapad on the Weerwater. You can enjoy great views of Almere's skyline from the grassy slopes of the Fantasie beach. The Fantasie beach offers diverse water sports facilities.
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Lumiére beach
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Lumiére beach
BeachBeach The Lumiére is located in the Filmwijk district between Lumiérepad and Fellinilaan.
Staying overnight
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Best Western Plus Plaza Almere
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Best Western Plus Plaza Almere
HotelTipThe Best Western Plus Plaza Almere is a hotel of international renown with a modern, designer look and deluxe rooms. The hotel is pet-friendly and a real family hotel.
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B&B EEMHOUSES Almere in Oosterwold
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B&B EEMHOUSES Almere in Oosterwold
Bed and breakfastThe Eem Houses B&B are roomy, stand-alone chalets in the Oosterwold district of Almere. Right at the edge of what used to be the Eemvallei (low regions on the banks of the river Eem).
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Hotel FINN
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Hotel FINN
HotelTipMake yourself at home in Hotel FINN in Almere City Centre. All your comforts are catered to here, in a very nice environment. Whatever the reason for your trip, you’ll sleep well here.
Discover Almere by bike
Cycling in Almere is just great. The city boasts over 440 kilometres of dedicated cycling lanes. And cycling is the best way to discover the loveliest spots. The VVV Almere Tourist Information shop offers architectural discovery routes, bookings for guided city walks and bike rental.
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