Holidaying in your own city

Still no idea what you want to do during your holidays? Stop fretting and celebrate your holidays in your own city! In Almere, there is more than enough to do during the holidays to experience the ultimate holiday. Think about water sports, a nice overnight stay, beaches, family activities and much more! How will you celebrate your holidays in Almere?

Stadslandgoed de Kemphaan

Stadslandgoed de Kemphaan is where you can enjoy an adventurous day out in the middle of nature. It's not far outside the city, so you'll be there in no time! With pancakes, animal watching and a climbing forest, it is ideal for children. You can also enjoy natural products, a city farm and an adventurous nature campsite. There is plenty to experience! Children can romp in the Zuiderzee Speelbos, climb in treetops at Fun Forest and enjoy a delicious lunch at Buitengewoon Lekker. You can also set off with the forest ranger. Also discover Animal Park Almere Jungle and stroll around the organic farmers' market every Saturday from 9.30 to 13.00.

Water sports
Almere is surrounded by many waters, which makes Almere a paradise for water sports enthusiasts. You can sail through Almere in a motorboat or canoe through the canals. Discover de Noorderplassen by sloop, hire a canoe or sailing boat or book a round trip. Learn catamaran sailing on the catamaran beach atSail-Today, hire a BBQ donut with some friends or family at Boei2 or opt for more action and go water-skiing at Cablepark VIEW Almere. Discover now all locations for boat rental, supping, canoeing and more.

Accommodation
Want to spend the night in Almere during your holiday? You can stay in luxury hotels, in a beach lodge or on a camping raft, with a local in a Bed & Breakfast, in your own boat and at many more great locations! Almere likes to welcome tourists and it shows in the wide and diverse range of accommodation on offer. Consider the luxurious Van der Valk hotel, a nice Beach Lodge at Marina Muiderzand that stands in the middle of the beach for the ultimate holiday feeling or spend the night at Camping Waterhout. Don't fancy a hotel or campsite but want to spend the night like a local? View all B&Bs.

Cultural outings in Almere
Looking for cultural outings? As an enthusiast, you can soak up plenty of culture in Almere. The Kunstlinie plays great musicals, Dutch cabaret and international theatre, check out the impressive line-up. But Corrosia Expo, Theatre & Film in Almere Haven will also surprise you with performances and exhibitions. Besides theatre, there are also films and museums to seek out. Check out a film at Kinepolis Almere in Almere Centrum!

Restaurants and outdoor cafés
Almere has many different restaurants and outdoor cafés. From Mexican to French or Greek cuisine and from pancakes to culinary delights. There are too many to mention! For a bite to eat and a drink, one of the many cafés in Almere is the right place to go. Of course, there are also plenty of restaurants where you can go for a delicious lunch or, even better, a cosy high tea or high wine. Which places are you going to visit this holiday?

Almeerderstrand
The Almeerderstrand, a beautiful coastal area where culture, water sports, catering and events come together. Visit one of the big events, admire the special DUIN district, do crazy water sports, relax at one of the beach bars or enjoy cultural outings. Almeerderstrand is the largest beach in the area. In summer, many people come here to enjoy the beautiful weather, cosy atmosphere and nice beach bars. You can also go to Strandrestaurant Poortdok for cold drinks, lunch and dinner. Strandbad Duin, for instance, is ideal for children! Here they can romp, run and swim. With a playground with a stump path through the reeds, a panna field, swimming rafts and a water play area. There is something for everyone at Almeerderstrand!