Are you coming to Flevoland? Nice! But not sure yet how you plan to travel to and around Flevoland? Then let us give you some handy tips.
Do you want to travel sustainably or don't you have a car? Then why not just take the train or bus? Public transport in the Netherlands is well-organised, so your trip to and through Flevoland is easily picked and arranged. There are train stations in Almere (Buiten, Centrum, Muziekwijk, Oostvaarders, Parkwijk and Poort), Lelystad and Dronten and bus stations in all cities. There are also bus stops in the villages of the Noordoostpolder. Check 9292.nl for all public transport travel options, as well as up-to-date travel information. Good tyo know: you simply check in and out with your debit card, credit card or your mobile device. Use the same card for check-in and check-out. Buying a ticket in advance is not necessary. Read all about OVpay.
Plan and check your public transport journey
Are you coming by train and specifically from or via Amsterdam Centraal station? Then listen en route to the theatrical audio story about the origins of Flevoland and meet a special sailor who has been at home at the bottom of the reclaimed Zuiderzee for years. This audio journey, which tells the story of the New Land, has been specially created for the train journey by sprinter from Amsterdam Centraal via Almere Centrum to Lelystad Centrum.
More about the Audio Tour
A new tourist brochure of Flevoland is published every year. A large fold-out brochure that you can fold until it fits in your chest or jeans pocket. The brochure features a map of Flevoland, so you know what is where and where there are hotels, campsites, restaurants, museums and theme parks. Flevoland's highlights are also briefly mentioned, taking you to our website via a QR code for more information on each topic. Is your main interest in nature or nature architecture? Are you looking for outings that are fun with children or do you want to know where there is great shopping? Pick up a copy of the tourist brochure at your accommodation location, at various attractions or at a tourist information point and find out what you would most like to see and do in Flevoland.
Pick up your maps and brochures here
To make it easy for cyclists and hikers to discover Flevoland's most beautiful spots, several TOPs have been spread across the province. TOPs are Toeristische OverstapPunten: information pillars almost 3 metres high with suggestions for various signposted cycling and hiking routes starting at that TOP. And the nice thing is: you can park your car here for free and after your cycling or walking tour you can enjoy a snack and a drink at the available catering establishment.
More about our TOPs
At various places in Flevoland, you can rent bicycles, with or without electric assistance. So you can take wonderful bike rides, even if you do not have a bike or did not bring one with you on your trip to Flevoland. Want to hire a tougher two-wheeler? Then consider an E-Chopper or Fatbike: electric, so nice and quiet and environmentally friendly. E-Choppers are available for rent at Van der Valk Hotel Emmeloord and at Toms Creek in Lelystad. Finally, scattered across the Noordoostpolder are five bike hubs, where you can pick up an electric bike you have reserved in advance online. Feel free to return it at another bike hub, so you don't necessarily have to return to your starting point. Handy if you travel by public transport.
Find a place to rent a bicycle
As in all other provinces, Flevoland is also working on the road. But not only on the road, mind you. Also on cycle paths, bridges, locks and jetties. Facilities for residents and visitors are being improved, expanded and made safer. You may be inconvenienced during your stay, but be aware that these roadworks are not for nothing.
Roadworks in Flevoland (in Dutch only)
