Overview
Almere is the largest city in the Netherlands' youngest province, Flevoland, built on reclaimed land. It lacks historic buildings but offers affordable housing near Amsterdam, a youthful population, and modern architecture from a blank canvas.
Architecture · Budget Travel · Cycling · Day Trips · Nature
Before you go
Accommodation
Hotels are business-oriented; camping available at Waterhout from €15/night.
Language
Dutch is the official language; English is widely spoken.
Transport
Six train stations connect to Amsterdam and beyond; buses run every 5 min on weekdays. Bikes rentable at Centrum and Buiten stations.