Weerwater
Outdoors
The lake right next to the city centre, about 600 metres wide, dug out when sand was taken for Almere Haven. From the shore you see the towers of the centre across the water, and you can rent a canoe or a paddleboard.
The classics in Almere
6 places that make the city
The places that make Almere: Weerwater, Oostvaardersplassen, The harbour of Almere Haven and more, with what is on there next.
Oostvaardersplassen
OutdoorsOfficial site ↗
A marshland of reed beds and wet grassland where Konik horses, Heck cattle and red deer graze, and geese and spoonbills live. The visitor centre De Oostvaarders in Almere is open every day from 10:00 to 17:00 and has a panorama room with binoculars.
The harbour of Almere Haven
Outdoors
The oldest district of Almere. The Havenkom is the old harbour basin, with terraces and restaurants along the water, and it is where Sinterklaas arrives by boat.
Almeerderstrand
Outdoors
A beach by the A6 at Almere Poort, a 15-minute walk from the station. There are beach restaurants, watersports and beach volleyball, and parking is free on the south side.
De nieuwe bibliotheek
Indoors
The central library on the Stadhuisplein, designed by MVSA (Meyer en Van Schooten Architecten). It has a children's theatre and hosts exhibitions and film screenings.
Almere Jungle
IndoorsOfficial site ↗
An animal park with a botanical garden at the Kemphaanpad, largely covered, so it also works when it rains. In the weekend it is open from 10:00 to 17:00 or 17:30, depending on the season. A ticket costs about 11 euros, children under 2 go free and parking is free.
When it rains
When it rains
- De nieuwe bibliotheek
- Almere Jungle