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The area

Around Lelystad-Haven you will find water, nature, museums on the history of Flevoland and a few big days out.

On the water

The dyke runs behind the garden, with the Markermeer beyond it. At the Bataviahaven, 3 km away, there are terraces on the quay, and that is where the boat leaves for the Marker Wadden, the islands built here for birds. If you want to get to the water itself, the Bataviastrand is the closest.

  • Clouds over the Markermeer, seen from the dike near Lelystad

    Markermeer

    The dyke sits just behind the garden, with the Markermeer beyond it. In summer you can watch the sun drop into the water.

  • The bow of a three-masted ship at the quay of the Bataviahaven, with other sailing ships alongside

    Bataviahaven

    3,2 km

    Marina with terraces on the water. The boat to the Marker Wadden leaves from here.

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  • The wide Bataviastrand beach with grass and sand, and the Markermeer behind it

    Bataviastrand

    5,4 km

    Sandy beach on the water by Batavia Stad. From the dyke you can see Exposure.

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Nature and the outdoors

Bird islands in the Markermeer, the giant sculpture on the breakwater, and woods, lakes and wildlife to walk and cycle through.

  • View from the lookout tower over dunes, reeds and shallow water on the Marker Wadden

    Marker Wadden

    A group of islands built in the Markermeer, for birds and for visitors. You get there by boat.

  • The steel sculpture Exposure on the dike, with the water behind it

    Exposure, the crouching man by Antony Gormley

    5,5 km

    Twenty-six metres of steel on the spur dam where the Houtribdijk begins. He looks out over the Markermeer.

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  • A wooden footbridge over the water between the reeds in the Oostvaardersplassen

    Oostvaardersplassen

    6,1 km

    Nature reserve with konik horses, red deer and a great many birds. There are walking routes and hides.

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  • Reeds and open water at the edge of the woods in the Hollandse Hout

    Hollandse Hout

    8,4 km

    The Hollandse Hout is 900 hectares and lies on the south side of the town, right against the Oostvaardersplassen. There are several walking routes: the Appelvinkroute (2.5 km), the Wielewaalroute (5 km), the wheelchair-friendly Pelgrimroute (2 km) and the Wandelroute Hollandse Hout (15 km). There is also a through cycle route. You will find the Hollandse Hout close to the Lelystad-Haven district and ’t Bovenwater.

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  • Przewalski horses grazing in the grass at Natuurpark Lelystad

    Natuurpark Lelystad

    11,1 km

    Park in the former Zuiderzee where animals such as elk live in large, natural areas. You walk or cycle right through it.

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Museums and history

Admire replicas of VOC ships at the Bataviawerf, and pay a visit to the Aviodrome near Lelystad airport.

  • The replica of the Batavia with her masts at the Bataviawerf

    Bataviawerf

    3,3 km

    The Bataviawerf is a cultural attraction of a high order. Nowhere in the world do you stand as close to the shipbuilding of the Dutch Golden Age as here.

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  • The entrance of Museum Batavialand with the orange sign and old buoys on the square

    Museum Batavialand

    3,7 km

    The museum beside the shipyard tells how Flevoland was won from the water. It also keeps the national ship archaeology collection.

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  • Aircraft on the outdoor grounds of the Aviodrome, with the large hall behind them

    Aviodrome

    12,2 km

    A day in the clouds? The aviation theme park at Lelystad Airport holds a very large collection of historic aircraft and is open all year.

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A day out

Shopping at Batavia Stad, a day at Walibi, or a trip to the Dolfinarium.

  • Shopping street in Batavia Stad with wooden canopies and coloured fronts

    Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet

    4,2 km

    Outlet centre with shops of national and international brands in women’s, men’s and children’s clothing.

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  • The entrance of the Dolfinarium with its tower and flags

    Dolfinarium

    28 km

    In barely twenty minutes you are at the Dolfinarium. A day full of activities, attractions and good shows.

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  • The yellow entrance gate of Walibi Holland with the fountain in front

    Walibi Holland

    34 km

    Theme park with rollercoasters, water rides and shows, and Walibi Land, a part of its own for the youngest visitors.

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Further away

Direct trains run from Lelystad Centrum to Amsterdam, Almere and Zwolle. By car you are in Amsterdam or at Schiphol within the hour.