Culture and surroundings

The area surrounding Flevo-Natuur lends itself very well to cycling trips. There are official cycle routes, but you are also welcome to create your own route through the woods or along the Veluwemeer. It is not unusual on these routes, to see wildlife such as deer, wild boars or even a fox.

There are also lots of walking routes to enjoy, such as the Horsterwold - the largest leaved tree forest of its kind in the Netherlands, the Lakes Randmeren and the nature development ares Oostvaardersplassen.

It is also possible to enjoy naked recreation activities on the Laakse shore of the Lake Nijkerkernauw, part of the Randmeren. This is only a 10 minute cycle ride from Flevo-Natuur.

In the Hulkesteinsebos is a riding stable where you can ride horses, or take a horse & cart ride through the forest.

There are also possibilities to swim, sail, surf and fish in the immediate surroundings of the park. Close to Flevo-Natuur is the beautiful Lake Nijkerkernauw which is part of the Randmeren and where it is possible to swim, sail, surf and fish.

In Zeewolde you will find cosy terraces in the harbour, great shops and extensive water sport facilities.

Try shopping in Nijkerk, or visit its weekly market, (on Friday afternoon). It is also worth visiting the steam-driven pumping station, the yacht marina, or the cheese farm.

Harderwijk is known for its Dolfinarium, but it is also home to the fish-market, the Markt full of restaurants with terraces and you can always enjoy eating paling (eels) on the boulevard!

Walibi World, in Biddinghuizen, is great for a fun day out with the whole family.

Amersfoort has a large selection of shops and also the possibility to take a boat trip round the canals, or a city walk with a tour guide.

In short, it will take you a long time to forget a day out in the surroundings.