Discover the nature of Flevoland. National Park Nieuw Land is the largest man-made nature park in the world. What once belonged to the bottom of the Zuiderzee is now a beautiful nature park with a great diversity of flora and fauna. Come visit and see the nature of the world's largest reclamation project, aka Flevoland.
New land National Park is man-made and yet the diversity of flora and fauna is considerable. The Lepelaarplassen, Marker Wadden, Oostvaardersplassen and the Markermeer are subareas belonging to this National Park. An area of no less than 29,000 hectares is open to you here. Put on your walking shoes and discover the versatility of New Land National Park!
What is a walk through nature without birdsong in the background? Or rustling blades of grass in the wind? New Land National Park is a true bird paradise, with the white-tailed eagle as its icon. This eagle, first extinct in the Netherlands, has re-established itself in New Land National Park. Besides this adventurous bird, you will find various species of geese and ducks, birds of prey and migratory birds. Some of which travel thousands of kilometres across the East Atlantic flyway every year. Consider, for example, the particularly colourful kingfisher.
New Land National Park consists largely of wetlands. Due to its marshy nature, ecological dynamics and diversity are great. Walk through the Oostvaarderbos in search of the large grazers (Konik horses and Heck cattle), cycle through the rugged reed and wet grasslands in search of the kingfisher or choose the Route Touristique Flevoland, which takes you by car along the various nature reserves. Discover the areas below!
The peace, space and nutrient richness in this area ensure that the number of different animals in Oostvaarderplassen continues to grow. Here, you will come face to face with wild cattle, horses and red deer roaming the plains in Oostvaardersplassen. Discover the contrast between rugged nature, the made polder and the wilderness close to the city.
Lepelaarplassen is an oasis for marsh and water birds. All year round, special bird species descend here. The ditches and puddles are ideal hunting grounds for the great egret, grey heron, spoonbill and bittern. In the ponds, reed beds and wet meadows, more than 200 species of birds have been observed!
The Markermeer is a beautiful area for water sports. Hardly any other water in the Netherlands has so many possibilities. Experienced water sports enthusiasts will certainly find what they are looking for. In calm weather, even smaller ships can sail the Markermeer.
Several islands have been constructed in the Markermeer since 2016 under the name Marker Wadden. And Marker Wadden is not yet finished. With sand, clay and silt from the bottom of the Markermeer, land and shallow water are being created on which and in which plants, birds and fish can live excellently. Meanwhile, there is already plenty for people to experience here. With a natural harbour, walking routes, bird-watching huts and a beach, you can get a breath of fresh air, go for walks and bird watch.
Oostvaardersdiep 16
1309 AA Almere
Oostvaardersbosplaats 1
1336 RZ Almere
