On an adventure in Almere
Unique nature made by humans
Ready for adventure? The Oostvaardersplassen is a unique nature reserve between Almere and Lelystad. Discover it on foot, by bike or during a fun excursion with the ranger. Unleash your inner Freek Vonk and spot the Almere Big 5!
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Challenge enough
The place to be for nature lovers and bird watchers: Oostvaardersplassen is a unique piece of nature in Almere. Book a fun excursion with the ranger and go on safari together! Prefer to go out by yourself? Discover the many cycling and walking routes, with both long and short distances. Also fun for little adventurers: the Wijze Uilenspeurtocht.
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Practical info
How to get there?
Leave the car at home for the day? Natuurbelevingcentrum de Oostvaarders (address: Oostvaardersbosplaats 1) is less than 10 minutes by bike (or 30 min walk) from Almere Oostvaarders station. The nearest bus stop is Oostvaardersbuurt, a 20-minute walk away.
What can you do there?
Excursions, hiking, cycling, as well as lunch or drinks at Paviljoen de Oostvaarders
Tip: At Natuurbelevingcentrum de Oostvaarders, there are binoculars with which you can take a closer look at the beautiful view.
More information
Website: www.ovpalmere.nl
Insider tip:
See the exhibition'Oostvaardersplassen 120,000 years ago' on the first floor of Natuurbelevingcentrum de Oostvaarders. Here you will find tools of Neanderthals and bones of exotic animals that lived in the area 120,000 years ago.
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Into nature with the eco-cart
Every Saturday, you have the chance to take the eco-cart and explore the Oostvaardersplassen together with a guide from the Forestry Commission.
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More action?
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Experience the ultimate mountain biking experience at Indoor Mountainbike
Experience the ultimate mountain biking experience at Indoor Mountainbike
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Go wild in Jumping Jack's trampoline hall
Go wild in Jumping Jack's trampoline hall
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Up the tree at Fun Forest Almere
Up the tree at Fun Forest Almere
Doing more together? - There is plenty to discover
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Make your day complete
Make your day complete
At one with nature
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Are you staying overnight?
Are you staying overnight?
Wake up in a yurt or fire engine at Natuurcamping de Kemphaan.
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Grab a bite to eat?
Grab a bite to eat?
Paviljoen de Oostvaarders is the perfect pit stop with stunning views over the Oostvaardersplassen.