8 x the best tips for a great family outing in Flevoland

Playing outside for advanced

Come and clamber in the adventure forest of Lelystad, Roll through the mud at the Netl, the Wildest Garden. Glide on the mud slide, team up on the tow ferry and wedding bridges, go hard on the funicular and have a good laugh at the distorting mirrors. Note: you can get a little dirty.

Island hopping

The Marker Wadden is the newest uninhabited island in the Netherlands. With a natural harbor, bird hides and a nice beach, the Marker Wadden is a wonderful place to get a breath of fresh air, sail to or have a picnic. Summer feeling guaranteed.

Visit the Oostvaardersplassen

Here you come face to face with wild cattle, horses and red deer that traverse the plains in the Oostvaardersplassen. Discover the contrast between the rugged nature, the man-made polder and the wilderness so close to the city.

Batavialand and Batavia Stad

At museum Batavialand you will learn everything about water management and the origin of Flevoland. Step aboard the huge ship Batavia and imagine yourself in the 17th century. Tip: then go shopping at the neighbors in Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet. Not only is your wardrobe replenished, your stomach is also quickly filled by the fine restaurants.

On a home visit in Urk

How nice is it that you can ‘book’ a real Urker on Urk who will spot all the ins and outs of this special fishing village with you in an hour and a half. Experience how the Urkers live in the old village and drink a cozy ‘bekkien’ coffee or tea with homemade Urker dikkoek and try hanging the laundry in the Urker way.

Water fun

Go boating, sailing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, supping or canoeing on the IJsselmeer, Marker, Gooi, Eem or Veluwemeer. The beaches are still nice and quiet and there are no traffic jams. You can also visit various water sports events such as the Hiswa te Water.

In the air

Do you dare in ‘the Goliath’ in Walibi Holland? Buckle up, because this super-fast roller coaster reaches speeds of 106 kilometers per hour. Prefer to see a Boeing 747 up close? Learn to signal Morse code in the flight simulator at Aviation – Theme Park Aviodome. Your children are amazed.

Summer on Schokland

The former island of Schokland is located in the middle of the Noordoostpolder. A place where people lived for centuries. It’s now been 150 years since the densely populated island was cleared due to ongoing storm surge. This summer it is the location for the cultural festival ‘Zomer op Schokland’. With children’s activities, including a special children’s art route: ‘Closer to the Water’.

Flevoland, check it out!

In 2021 the theme year for Flevoland will be: ‘Ode to the landscape. More tips about the attractions, events, cycling routes and overnight locations can be found on Visitflevoland.nl