Batavialand will whisk you away you on a journey through 7,000 years of Dutch history. This is where you’ll find out everything you want to know about the Netherlands, the lives of the Dutch and their perennial battle with the water.
Step on board the Batavia and you’ll find yourself back in the 17th century. At the boatyard you can discover how they once built these mighty trading ships over 300 years ago.
In the museum you can learn all about water management and how the biggest polder in the world, Flevoland, came into being. Batavialand is located in the very heart of Flevoland. Come and discover Flevoland’s unique history and how it continues to survive at three metres below sea level.
In Batavialand and on the former island of Schokland you can explore the Dutch’s close relationship with water
Discover everything you want to know about the Netherlands and how the Dutch live with water.
