Around IJsselmeer

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which villages are located around IJsselmeer lake?

  There are both modern port cities and traditional Dutch villages and cities around IJsselmeer and Markermeer lakes. Typical fishing villages include Monnickendam, Marken, Volendam, and Urk. Edam is a real cheese city. Medemblik is beloved by water sports fanatics. Hoorn and Enkhuizen are old trading towns with a rich history. Stavoren is an old Hanseatic city. The Frisian towns of Workum and Hindeloopen are near Stavoren. The relatively young cities of Lelystad and Almere can be found in Flevoland. Naarden is a characteristic fortified city near Markermeer lake.
  
  

• Does IJsselmeer lake also have a beach?

  There are several small beaches around IJsselmeer and Markermeer lakes. In North Holland, you can find the following beaches off IJsselmeer and Markermeer lakes:
  - Strand Enkhuizen
  - Vooroever Andijk
  - Strand Zuiderhaven
  - Strandje van Schellinkhout
  - Enkhuizer Zand
  - Broekerhaven
  - Schellinkhouterdijk
  - Havenstrandje Marken
  
  Flevoland also boasts a number of small beaches off both IJsselmeer and Markermeer lakes. A special beach can be found on the Marker Wadden, an island in Markermeer lake. Other beaches include:
  - ‘t Bovenwater
  - Houtribhoekstrand
  - Strand Marker Wadden
  - Zwolse Hoek
  - Urker stranden
  - Schokkerstrand
  
  Friesland also has a number of beaches off IJsselmeer lake:
  - Lemmer strand
  - Mirns
  - Makkumerstrand- Strand Enkhuizen
  - Vooroever Andijk
  - Strand Zuiderhaven
  - Strandje van Schellinkhout
  - Enkzuizer Zand
  - Broekerhaven
  - Schellinkhouterdijk
  - Havenstrandje Marken
  
  Flevoland also boasts a number of small beaches off both IJsselmeer and Markermeer lakes. A special beach can be found on the Marker Wadden, an island in Markermeer lake. Other beaches include:
  - ‘t Bovenwater
  - Houtribhoekstrand
  - Strand Marker Wadden
  - Zwolse Hoek
  - Urker stranden
  - Schokkerstrand
  
  Friesland also has a number of beaches off IJsselmeer lake:
  - Lemmer strand
  - Mirns
  - Makkumerstrand

• What are the best activities on and around IJsselmeer lake?

  Popular activities on and around IJsselmeer lake include cycling. True fanatics even ride around the entire lake, easily 300 kilometers. There are several beaches around IJsselmeer and Markermeer lakes that are great leisure spots. And of course there is plenty to see and do on IJsselmeer lake itself, for instance sailing, taking kite surfing lessons, or hiring a row or motor boat.
  
  There is a wide variety of attractions on and around IJsselmeer lake. The fortress island of Pampus is a perfect place to visit in IJmeer lake. Learn all about the Stelling van Amsterdam defense works and life of the soldiers that used to live on the island. The Afsluitdijk is a 332 kilometer dike and one of the most popular water works in the Netherlands. When you visit, don’t forget to check out the Afsluitdijk Wadden Center. Here, you can experience the story of the Afsluitdijk, the IJsselmeer region, the Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the fish migration river. Batavialand is a fun attraction if you have children. You can explore the replica of the VOC ship Batavia, discover the workshops, and learn all about how Flevoland was created.