Autumn vacation 2023

The fertile soil of the Zuiderzee is a good breeding ground for a variety of vegetation. From grasslands to remnants of an old pine forest and dune landscape, where the sea buckthorn grows. In the middle of the Spijkbos lies the Spijkvijver. With its white sandy beach a wonderful place to picnic or swim.

One of the most striking buildings in the fortified city of Elburg is the 15th century Agnietenconvent where the Museum is located. It has an extensive collection of objects about the history of Elburg and its surroundings.

One of the world's largest indoor sand sculpture exhibitions: Bible stories in sand. With a surface of 5000 m², some 4000 m³ of sand, dozens of lock gates, 1000 year old olive trees, botters and sculptures, the stories about our culture of bibles and botters are created.

Looking for a nice trip? How about coming face to face with a herd of galloping przewalski horses, imposing red deer or rooting boar? Have you ever seen a moose or wisent in real life? Ever see storks breed? Or see Milu Deer romp? It's all possible in Natuurpark Lelystad.

In Batavia Stad Amsterdam Fashion Outlet you will find more than 250 national and international fashion brands such as Polo Ralpf Lauren, Nike, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfinger, Guess and Hugo Boss who give a 70% discount on their collection. Experience 363 days a year 7 days a week, a complete shopping experience.

More than 50 years ago, nature in southern Flevoland created this vast swamp area, with reed plains, rugged grasslands, ponds, surrounded by forests. Geese, spoonbills and cormorants quickly found the Oostvaardersplassen, just like deer, foxes, hares, bats and butterflies. And since 2006 even the bald eagle is nesting there.

Harderwijk is bustling! This beautiful contemporary city has more than 100 monuments, picturesque streets and attractive squares. Harderwijk - once located on the Zuiderzee - has been referred to as a Hanseatic city since 1252. There are even parts of the old wall, complete with impressive towers.

“The Artillery Museum”,  provides a striking picture of the history of the Arms of Artillery. Artillery is a collective term for everything that has to do with the operation of cannons and other artillery. Take a look at the history of the Dutch artillery!
The location has a magnificent view over the heath landscape of the North Veluwe.

Kartcentrum Lelystad was completely renovated and since then it has been able to call itself the most beautiful karting circuit in the Netherlands. It is a kart track of 735 meters long, 7 meters wide and many challenging curves. Outdoor karting is a particularly sensational and intriguing sport.

Experience an unforgettable journey through more than 25,000 m² of tropical gardens. Spot thousands of colorful butterflies in the largest butterfly garden in Europe, dream away under a cloud of innumerable 'floating' flowers, feed the clownish parrots and let the adventurer loose in you in the spectacular jungle playground. Do not frighten past monkeys, red-tailed catfish, flying squirrels and hissing snakes.