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On safari in Almere

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!

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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How to get there?

Leave the car at home for the day? Natuurbelevingcentrum de Oostvaarders is less than a 10-minute bike ride from Almere Oostvaarders station. From the station, you can walk to the entrance of the National Park in about half an hour.

What can you do there?

Excursions, hiking, cycling, as well as lunch or drinks at Paviljoen de Oostvaarders

Tip: On the roof of Natuurbelevingcentrum de Oostvaarders there are binoculars that allow you to take a closer look at the beautiful view.

More information

Website: www.ovpalmere.nl

For the agenda

Saturday 13 May is Wereld Trekvogeldag, and at the Almere side of the Oostvaardersplassen Natuurbelevingcentrum de Oostvaarders, there is a jam-packed programme: eco excursions, bird walks, lectures, binoculars, workshops & demonstrations.

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