Discover ‘Ally’

To accommodate the growing population of Amsterdam and the surrounding area, it was decided at the end of the 19th century to dam and drain the Zuiderzee. It took almost 100 years but the result was the province of Flevoland with Almere as its beating heart. Almere is a constantly developing city and you’ll find places here that are unique in the Netherlands. It’s a surprisingly different city with something for everyone, from modern architecture to beautiful beaches!

'Discover Almere: the open-air museum of modern architecture!'


See the city like a local

Here’s a fun fact: if you’re a sheep in the Schaapskooi in the Vroege Vogel Forest, you’re a lucky sheep indeed. The Schaapskooi won an international architecture prize years ago and it’s an interesting place to visit.

Discover the taste of Almere
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The Belfort: Almere’s hospitality square
The place to go for a break while shopping in Almere’s city centre or at the end of a pleasant day of sightseeing. Enjoy the different flavours of the world, from Italian to authentic Indonesian cuisine and from Greek mezedes to Korean barbecue.
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Organic Farmers’ Market
Every Saturday, many Almere locals flock to the Organic Farmers’ Market to do their shopping. They know it’s a great place to get organic, fresh and locally sourced produce!
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Beer factory
Make yourself at home at the Bierfabriek in Almere. Tap your own beers at the tap table and enjoy delicious free-range chicken from the charcoal barbecue. Check the agenda to find out when DJs turn the Bierfabriek into the Nachtfabriek (night factory).
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Eating out with kids
It should come as no surprise that a vibrant, young city like Almere has plenty of child-friendly restaurants. Here’s a list of the best children's menus and the best playgrounds.
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Rosita’s
Do quesadillas, tacos and cocktails sound like a proper fiesta? Then Mexican restaurant Rosita's is the place for you. Enjoy traditional Mexican dishes and tasty cocktails in this atmospheric restaurant. ¡Vamos!
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The newest city in the Netherlands

A real standout in the city is the ecological suburb De Buitenkans, where you can admire 55 colourful houses with architecture inspired by the theories of anthroposophist Rudolf Steiner. He believed that organic architecture, with many oblique lines, brought cosmic inspiration.

Organic architecture
Steiner's theories resulted in a colourful scene in which no house is straight. Rooms are never rectangular and roofs have sloping lines. These roofs are planted with sedum and collect rainwater, which eventually ends up in a central pond where reeds provide water purification.
Green tips in Almere
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Oostvaardersplassen
The Oostvaardersplassen is a wonderful place to relax and unwind. Cycle or walk through this special nature reserve or go on an excursion in a cool ecocar or buggy. You can get an even better view of the area with binoculars at the De Oostvaarders Nature Experience Centre.
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Oosterwold
The new Oosterwold district is unique in the Netherlands and the surrounding area. Here you can build your own house with just a few rules, with pioneering and sustainability as key factors.
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Indoor Mountain Biking
Unique in Europe: a fully covered 4 km indoor mountain bike trail built in a glass greenhouse. Remarkable, sporty and very sustainable.
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Electric sloops
A city that’s almost 50% made up of water must be seen from the water. Take an electric sloop to see Almere from a completely different angle in a sustainable way. Board the boat from the jetty on the Esplanade in Almere city centre or start your tour from the wide Noorderplassen.
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Sustainable places in Almere
Discover the most sustainable addresses in Ally. From vegan hotspots to organic markets, they’re really worth a visit.
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Enjoy the beach life


Almere beach life

Hidden gems in Almere
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The Green Cathedral
A new city needs a cathedral, thought Marinus Boezem. The result? The Green Cathedral: a cathedral formed by a group of Italian poplars. It is part of Land Art Flevoland, which is a series of landscape artworks in the polder. This work of art is located on the Kathedralenpad in Almere and it is free to visit.
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La Defense
The architectural wonder La Defense, just outside the city centre of Almere, is a real hidden gem. From the outside it looks like any old office building but, thanks to the special foils in the windows that reflect the sunlight, an explosion of colour awaits you in the courtyard. It’s a popular photo spot in Almere.
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Almere Boven
Enjoy far-reaching views over the polder from the highest hill in Flevoland: Almere Boven. Follow the spiralling path up to 100 feet to be rewarded with a beautiful panoramic view over the forests of the Almeerderhout.
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Ecokar Oostvaardersplassen
Want to spot the Almere Big 5? Join an excursion through the Oostvaardersplassen in an Ecokar. You’ll be accompanied by a guide from Staatsbosbeheer forestry service who will tell you all about the origins of this area. Don't wear bright colours or perfume, so you can blend in with nature as much as possible.
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B&B Life Contains Beautiful Things
Just imagine yourself with a glass of wine in your hand while sitting next to a crackling fire with a view of the grape vines. No, it’s not France. You’re in Almere! The atmospheric Life Contains Beautiful Things offers you complete relaxation.
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