More Near the park
Beaches
The beaches are freely accessible by bike or on foot. The Boschbergstrand is a 5 - 10 minute walk from the Bremerberg. You can easily reach Bremerbaai beach by bike in about 10 minutes. Bremerbaai is the swimming beach on the Veluwe. The beautiful newly constructed beach is interspersed with pieces of grass and has plenty of shade. At the beach, the foot and bicycle ferry sails from the pier back from Nunspeet to Bremerbaai, making an ideal connection between the Veluwe and the new land possible.
Winter Fair Biddinghuizen
11 December The De IJsvogel Foundation organizes a cozy Winter Fair in the center of Biddinghuizen with numerous stalls and activities and also De Lichtjestour: an attractive procession of illuminated tractors simmering through Biddinghuizen. Departure is at 6 p.m. Around 8 p.m. there is a spectacular stunt show for young and old in the heart of the center.
Christmas in Oud Kampen
On Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 December 2021, the historic city center of Kampen will once again be dominated by the open-air theater festival 'Christmas in Old Kampen' for two days. A large part of the city center is used as a theater; on stages, on the street, in cozy neighborhoods and alleys and in the shop windows. All sorts of theater companies and the children of the local music school provide spectacular, moving, impressive and humorous performances. They sing, dance and make music. Often by residents of the streets themselves!
Harderwijk | Christmas event, Walking theater
On Friday 10 and Saturday 11 December 2021, the atmospheric city center of Harderwijk will be the backdrop for a special, theatrical walk. Witness the Christmas story brought to life by over 250 actors, singers, musicians and dancers. Travel through time. Allow yourself to be carried away to the past, through the present and take a look at the future.
Halloween Fright Nights, Walibi Holland
From 10 October to 1 November 2020, come to Walibi at the most horrific event in Europe! The Most Intense Experience. Zombies, devil demons and bloody Rednecks gather in Walibi Holland. More fear, more tension and horribly different from previous years. Experience 20 years of Halloween Fright Nights during this exclusive edition.
Elburg | Winter in the Fortress
In December the beautiful, monumental city center of Elburg goes a hundred years "back in time". The cozy streets and narrow alleys, the beautifully renovated buildings and facades radiate the atmosphere of a century ago. At one of the many fire pits you can warm up with a mulled wine, chocolate milk or one of the many other goodies. The market has attractive stalls with, among other things, beautiful flea market stalls! And of course the children are not forgotten, let them float in the nostalgic whirligig or ride a round in a real steam train.
Unfortunately, Winter in de Vesting is canceled in December 2021. Hopefully another edition in 2022
Dolfinarium
Do you want to experience something special with the whole family? Then visit the Dolfinarium! There you get to know very close to the most special inhabitants of the sea: dolphins, porpoises, walruses, sea lions and seals. In no less than eleven shows and performances, the animals show their very best side.
Marker Wadden
The new nature islands in the Markermeer are part of the Nieuw Land National Park. Discover this new habitat for plants, insects, fish and birds. A natural paradise where you can enjoy a new beach, new hiking trails and new bird watching spots. Join the ferry service to the Marker Wadden!
Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet – 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.
Elburg Fortress Days
Wednesdays: July 24 and 31, August 7, 14 and 21.
This year you can once again go on a bargain hunt during the pleasant Vestingdagen that are held annually in WinkelVesting Elburg. During the Fortress Days there is much to see, do, taste and experience. Everywhere there are stalls with offers where you can look back. There will be a merry-go-round and a puppet show at the egg market (near Rosas). For the children there is a rug market.
In the evening from 8 p.m. there will be music from the bandstand on the Vischmarkt. In short, something for everyone.
Beaches
You can easily reach Bremerbaai beach by bike in about 8 minutes. Bremerbaai is the swimming beach on the Veluwe. The beautiful newly constructed beach is interspersed with pieces of grass and has plenty of shade.
Hanneke's picking garden
At Hanneke's picking garden you can pick your own bouquet on a large piece of land in Biddinghuizen! You will receive a basket and a pair of scissors from Hanneke. Now you can choose the most beautiful flowers for a self-composed and original bouquet. In the spring, the Tulip picking garden is also open, where you can pull a bunch of tulips out of the ground. In the greenhouse you can drink a cup of coffee or tea with a treat, while enjoying the view of the blooming garden.
Boat trips at Rederij Randmeer
In July and August (outside these months on request) we also provide short boat trips from Elburg. From 12.00 we leave every hour for a 50-minute round trip on the Veluwemeer. A beautiful lake with lots of natural beauty and recreational opportunities. You will find Rederij Randmeer opposite the old fish gate in Elburg.
Kart center Lelystad
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.
Fun Forest Almere
Fun Forest stands for an active, but especially fun, experience of nature for the whole family. For both young and old, as well as novice and advanced climbers, we offer a fun, adventurous and exciting day out!
Sand sculptures at the Veluwe
Open again from June 5, 2021. More than a hundred beautiful images and representations made of sand. The theme is the same as in 2020 '75 years of liberation' and that results in beautiful performances. There is a puzzle tour with events after the 2nd World War. Theme "Remember?" Furthermore, the deportation and Auschwitz and eg Market Garden.
Natur Park lelystad
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.
Walibi Holland = Get the Rush!
What do you think of the latest and the most spectacular ride Lost Gravity? Which is so bizarre that you do not know what is above and below. Or Xpress, which reaches 90 kilometers per hour within 3 seconds. And are you ready for the thrill of your life? Goliath is the fastest and highest rollercoaster in the Benelux. Let's see if your friends dare to do that.
So do you want to get the rush? Then Walibi Holland is the place to be for you!
Parasailing on the Veluwemeer
Fly like a bird. People often dream of this all their lives. Parasailing in Zeewolde is one of the 2 places in the Netherlands for such a wonderful experience. When you fly about 150 to 400 m over the giant Wolderwijd, you can enjoy the vast forests of the Veluwe and the beautiful Hanseatic city of Harderwijk.
Zuiderzee Museum Enkhuizen
The Zuiderzee Museum in Enkhuizen brings the stories to life of people who used to live around the Zuiderzee. See, hear, feel, taste and smell the daily life around the Zuiderzee, before the Afsluitdijk changed the Zuiderzee into the IJsselmeer in 1932