Architecture Tours
Visit Almere to see some of the most innovative modern urban planning and architecture in the Netherlands.
Netherlands
Province·Modern, Spacious, Engineered
Established in 1986, Flevoland is a testament to Dutch ingenuity, having been reclaimed from the former Zuiderzee. As the country's twelfth province, it features a unique landscape of flat, fertile polders and modern urban centers. Almere, the most populous city, is renowned for its contemporary architecture and rapid development, while the capital, Lelystad, serves as a central hub. Visitors can explore the region's vast agricultural fields, which highlight the area's importance to Dutch farming, or admire the extensive network of dikes and lakes that define its borders. Flevoland offers a distinct perspective on how the Netherlands continues to shape its environment through advanced water management and urban planning.
Established in 1986, Flevoland is a testament to Dutch ingenuity, having been reclaimed from the former Zuiderzee. As the country's twelfth province, it features a unique landscape of flat, fertile polders and modern urban centers. Almere, the most populous city, is renowned for its contemporary architecture and rapid development, while the capital, Lelystad, serves as a central hub. Visitors can explore the region's vast agricultural fields, which highlight the area's importance to Dutch farming, or admire the extensive network of dikes and lakes that define its borders. Flevoland offers a distinct perspective on how the Netherlands continues to shape its environment through advanced water management and urban planning.
Highlights
Innovative polder landscapes reclaimed from the sea.
Modern urban architecture in the city of Almere.
The capital city of Lelystad, a hub for regional history.
Expansive agricultural fields showcasing Dutch farming.
Unique water management systems and bordering freshwater lakes.
Before you go: Flevoland essentials
The landscape is very flat and open, which can lead to windy conditions.
It is a modern province, so it lacks the medieval 'old town' feel of other Dutch regions.
Public transport is efficient between major hubs like Almere and Lelystad.
Cycling the Polders
The flat landscape is perfect for long-distance cycling through agricultural fields and along the dikes.
Best For
Exploring modern Dutch engineering and innovative urban design.
Currency
EUR €
Languages Spoken
Dutch, English
Water Management
Explore the dikes and bordering lakes to understand how the province was reclaimed from the sea.
Best time to visit Flevoland
May-September
Best Season
Spring
Ideal for seeing the agricultural fields come to life and enjoying mild cycling weather.
Best Season
Summer
The bordering lakes like Markermeer and IJsselmeer are perfect for water sports and recreation.
Best Season
Fall
A quiet time to visit, though it can be quite windy across the open polders.
Winter
Cold and brisk; a good time to visit the indoor architectural sites and museums in the cities.
Location
Flevoland, Netherlands