Welcome to the FamTrip on Friday, 12 September 25 - Almere
Flevoland – surprise from the sea
Welcome to Flevoland, the Netherlands’youngest province. This unique region was once the seabed of the former Zuiderzee, but now it’s a thriving, vibrant land full of opportunities to live, work, and enjoy. Surrounded by dikes and lying five metres below sea level, this province has enough space for new ideas, which is reflected all over. From its impressive history and traditional Dutch regional products to the new nature reserves, stunning architecture, various water sport possibilities and cosy hotspots. Flevoland, a true gift from the sea.
Everything you see was created on the drawing board. The orderly parcels of agricultural land. The straight roads. The canals. And of course: the spaces dedicated to nature. These designated areas of natural beauty have continued to develop to become fascinating wild polder landscapes.
No other landscape in the Netherlands breathes ‘20th century’ as much as Flevoland does. The modern polder cities are in part architectural museums, featuring the work of such world renowned architects as Rem Koolhaas. There is also space for experimental designers to practise their craft. And nowhere else in the world will you discover so much spectacular landscape art in just one day.
Taken together, Flevoland’s three polders form the largest piece of man-made land on the planet. The islands which already existed in the Zuiderzee (Schokland and Urk) were marooned in the new land when the sea was drained.
Add to that the region’s excellent accessibility, just 30 minutes from Amsterdam and easily reached by car, train or boat.
We hope to see you in Almere in September!
Your Visit Flevoland & NBTC-Team
Choose from two FamTrips
FamTrip 1: Nature & Architecture
Discover the unique blend of raw new nature and visionary architecture in Flevoland, a province built from scratch. From rewilded landscapes like the Oostvaardersplassen to world-class designs by Rem Koolhaas, this is where space and creativity go hand in hand. Explore how modern planning and natural development coexist in the heart of the Netherlands.
FamTrip 2: Water Heritage
Flevoland tells the remarkable story of land reclaimed from the sea. Visit former islands like Urk and Schokland (now an UNESCO-listed heritage site), and learn how water shaped this province’s identity. A journey through innovative water management and living history.