Frequently asked questions
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Almere is the youngest city in the Netherlands and that means that not many people yet know what Almere is like, what there is to do, how big it is.... There is still a lot to learn about the city. Check out the most frequently asked questions about Almere below.
There is plenty to do in Almere. Check out the agenda for today, next weekend or any other date. Besides the activities, there are many great locations you can go to during a day out in Almere. Go shopping in Almere Centrum, enjoy nature at the Oostvaardersplassen or visit Stadslandgoed de Kemphaan. Find out what all there is to do.
Tourist Information Almere can be found in Almere Centrum at De Diagonaal 199. Here you will find all kinds of things about Almere and the region: souvenirs, cycling and walking routes, 036 merchandise, regional products and much more. You can also hire a bike here to explore Almere.
Almere’s social history began in November 1976 when the first residents of Almere were handed the keys to their dream detached house with a garden. This took place in the brand-new district of Almere Haven. A year later, the first baby in Almere was born. The first businesses also set up shop at the De Vaart business park. From that moment on, Almere became not just a place to live, but also a place to work. In 1980, the first residents moved into the main district of Almere Stad, and four years later into Almere Buiten. It was then that Almere officially became a municipality. Read more about the history of Almere.
Almere covers a total area of 248.77 km², of which 129.19 km² is land and 119.58 km² is water. On 1 January 2026, Almere had a population of 232,619. This makes Almere the 7th largest municipality in the Netherlands in terms of population, after Groningen and ahead of Tilburg. The city continues to grow: in just over forty years, Almere has developed into a city with around 90,000 homes and over 220,000 residents.
Almere is a city in the province of Flevoland, centrally located in the Netherlands. The city is located along the A6 motorway and close to the A27.
Almere and Flevoland still consisted of water (IJsselmeer) in 1940. The entire province was created by reclamation, making it the largest artificial island in the world. Almere lies about 5 metres below sea level. The first Almere residents moved in in 1976.
Almere is easy to reach from all over the country. There are 6 stations in total, spread throughout Almere. From Amsterdam Centraal, you can be in Almere within 20 minutes. Utrecht Centraal is 45 minutes away by Sprinter. There are also excellent connections from the East. From Zwolle, you can be at Almere Centrum station within 45 minutes. Within Almere, you can get around just fine with Allgo's bus network. Almere is also easily accessible by car. It is located directly on the A6 and close to the A27.
On the edge of Almere Centrum station, more than 130,000 square metres of office space will rise where the World Trade Center is also located in the Carlton: an unmissable skyscraper no less than 120 metres high and 32 floors.
Almere consists of 51.9% land and 48.1% water. This is also why there is so much to do on and around the water. You can ask across Almere, water ski, canoe, but also have fun on one of the many city beaches.