City guide of Almere

Almere is a new city with exceptionally high profile, modern architecture. A spacious city in a polder, surrounded by fascinating places of natural beauty. Criss-crossed with waterways it also has green, open spaces for relaxing, sport or just having fun. Adventurous? Try the Oostvaardersplassen, or sail the Ijsselmeer. Or why not just absorb all those beautiful new buildings? In Almere, anything is possible.

Shop till you drop

Almere Centrum has been voted Best Inner City for 2017-2020. Here you can shop for major local, national and international brands. The centre has 400 shops, specialty boutiques, malls and vibrant public squares with places to eat and drink. It’s the perfect destination for a day out shopping!

Almere's City Centre

Almere Cityguide

Have you already read the Almere Cityguide? Here you'll find all the tips for when you come to our city! Whether you're shopping, looking for active outings, or culinary hotspots, everything is listed here.

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Discover Almere by bike

Cycling in Almere is just great. The city boasts over 440 kilometres of dedicated cycling lanes. And cycling is the best way to discover the loveliest spots. The VVV Almere Tourist Information shop offers architectural discovery routes, bookings for  guided city walks and bike rental.

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Highlights van Almere VVV Visit Fietsen

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