On a city walk in Almere

There is no better way to discover the extraordinary urban design in Almere than together with a local. Tourist Information Almere is organising five different city walks in different districts of Almere. No sleep-inducing stories about history, but a peek into the lives of the various city tribes in the hip city.

No two houses the same in Almere Poort

Almere Poort, Almere's youngest neighbourhood, looks like an architecture museum. The houses in Homeruskwartier are almost all designed by the people who live there. No two houses are the same and a surprise awaits you around every street corner. The most striking building is the bright pink, round 'pastry' with a slide and a round dome on the roof. Not surprisingly, this building was designed by children who won the competition of the TV programme Klokhuis.

In the film can of the Film District

The Film District came into being in 1992 as an exhibition of new housing. During this Bouwwexposition (BouwRai), it was the urban design hotbed of the Netherlands. The houses designed by the architects were built in a semi-circle around the Greta Garboplantsoen. Experimenting with techniques, throwing some new materials into the mix, a very special neighbourhood was created. Wondering what this neighbourhood has to do with film? The semicircle resembles a film can and the streets are named after famous actors and directors.

Through the heart of Almere

Urban design in Almere is also appreciated outside the Netherlands. The city is an internationally acclaimed architectural destination and has won many awards, thanks in part to the creatively designed buildings in the centre of Almere. Join a local and learn about the work of Herman Hertzberger, Rem Koolhaas and René van Zuuk, among others. After the city tour, you can go straight on for a round of shopping, lunch or dinner!

All colours of the rainbow

Anyone who once drove along that dull A6 past Almere has undoubtedly seen them: the Rooie Donders, three bright red buildings that contrast sharply against the often grey Dutch skies. The other buildings in the Regenboogbuurt also have all the colours of the rainbow. All have a different shape: yellow curves, green blocks, the architects couldn't get colourful enough. A guide takes you along the neighbourhood's most striking, Instagrammable buildings.

Nostalgic architecture in the port

The houses in Almere's oldest neighbourhood, Almere Haven, are reminiscent of Zuiderzee towns. Canals and hidden courtyards and towers inspired by medieval city gates. The Havenkom is the bustling centre of the district. Join us on a city walk and enjoy buildings with a nostalgic touch.

What does a city walk in Almere cost?

You pay €7.50 per person for a City Walk of about two hours. Want to go out with four or more people? Then you can hire a guide for a private City Walk. Want to go out alone or with a friend or family member? Then you can join one of the scheduled walks. These are organised several times a year.

Getting around on your own with an audio tour

Prefer to go out without a guide? Follow the #DiscoverAlmere Photography Tour through the heart of Almere. In the free audio tour , photographer Richard Terborg takes you past the most beautiful urban design in the city centre.