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History of the largest landreclamation project ever: the Zuyderzee Project

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Holland's youngest province (full day) The best way to experience the beautiful New Land is to take a train from Amsterdam Central Station to Lelystad Centrum (platform 10a, 38 mins). The view from the train is spectacular, as you can see all kind of indigenous animals in the Oostvaardersplassen Nature Reserve ➍ ➎ along the way. From Lelystad Centrum, take bus 3 to the New Land Museum ➋ (Batavia Stad stop, less than 10 mins). Discover the history of the reclamation of Flevoland, Holland’s youngest province, through fascinating presentations and exhibitions. Next to the museum is the Batavia Yard ➊ and a replica of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) ship Batavia. You can also visit the exhibition and take a guided tour. On your way back to Amsterdam, stop at Almere Centrum to admire the stunning modern architecture of this new – 40-year-old – city. Special ‘architecture routes’ for both hikers and bikers are available at the Almere Tourist Information Centre (VVV) B at the end of the main shopping street. Thanks an ingenious system of elevated roads and bicycle-only underpasses, cycling is much easier here than in the centre of Amsterdam since cars and cyclists are kept separate from each other. Trains run every 15 minutes from Almere to Amsterdam Central Station and it’s just a 25-minutes journey.

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More Almere (1/2 day or full day) The easiest way to get to Almere Centrum is by train from Amsterdam Central Station (towards Lelystad Centrum, platform 10a, 25 mins). Begin your visit at the Almere Tourist Information Centre (VVV) B, which is a short walk from the train station at the end of the main shopping street. The VVV provides you with everything you need to have a great day in Almere. Aside from its trendy shopping – you’ll find brands like Hugo Boss, G-star and Rituals – Almere is famous for its outstanding modern architecture. Cycle routes take in all of the city’s iconic buildings and bikes can be rented at the VVV, where you will also be provided with special ‘architecture routes’ that explain exactly what you are seeing. If you have some extra time, don’t miss the Oostvaardersplassen ➍ ➎, a unique nature reserve comprising 56km2 of protected marshlands and fields. You’ll find a wide variety of deer, cattle, birds and Konik horses. The Oostvaardersplassen, also known as the ‘New Wilderness’, is within cycling distance of Almere Centrum. Homemade pies and local products are served in Gasterij Oostvaardersplassen, a cosy restaurant with wonderful views of the beautiful surroundings.

Old meets New (full day)

Sky's the limit (1/2 day) If you’re the more adventurous type, head out to the Aviodrome Lelystad (www.aviodrome.nl) and learn all about modern aviation. Nowhere else in the world can you see and experience aeroplanes of so many different types. Test your knowledge of aeroplane trivia, look inside a Boeing 747 or visit the 4D theatre or museum. There is even more to do outside, including viewing planes taking off from and landing at Lelystad Airport from a lookout point. The airport also offers private sightseeing flights over Flevoland, Holland’s youngest province. See for yourself why the Dutch are masters of land reclamation and water management. A fun day out for the whole family! Take the train from Amsterdam Central Station to Lelystad Centrum (platform 10a, 38 mins), then bus 17 to the Aviodrome (approx. 10 mins).

Take a train from Amsterdam Central Station to Lelystad Centrum (platform 10a, 38 mins), then bus 3 to the New Land Museum ➋ (Batavia Stad stop, less than 10 mins) (www. nieuwlanderfgoed.nl) Discover the history of the reclamation of Flevoland, Holland’s youngest province, through fascinating presentations and exhibitions. Next to the museum is the Batavia Yard ➊ and a replica of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) ship Batavia. You can also visit the exhibition and take a guided tour. Complete your day at the Batavia Stad Amsterdam Fashion Outlet (www.bataviastad.nl), a five-minute walk from Batavia Yard. This premium outlet centre offers over 100 stores, relaxed cafés and fine restaurants. Choose from international fashion brands, such as Hugo Boss, Nike and Michael Kors, always with 30-70% additional savings on high-street prices. A special luxury bus runs once per day from Amsterdam Central Station (in front of Victoria Plaza Hotel) directly to Batavia Stad Amsterdam Fashion Outlet ➌ (departs 10:00, returns 16:00).

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New Nature

New meets Old

The New Land locations offer fascinating examples of cutting-edge architecture and creative developments. And, unique in the world, six pieces of land art can be visited in a single day.

A popular seaside getaway is the Big Lake known as the Markermeer. Take to the water for sailing or kick back on a picturesque harbour terrace.

The Oostvaardersplassen nature reserve is a fantastic spot for a hike or a day of bird watching.

Flevoland may be the youngest province in Holland, but its history goes back centuries. This can be seen in the Bataviawerf (‘Batavia Yard’) shipyard, where an authentic reconstruction of a 17th-century VOC ship is moored.

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For centuries the population has waged a war with water, using dykes, dams, windmills and pumping stations to protect farms and towns.

In the 20th century work began on reclaiming a large area of land from the former Zuiderzee, creating the province of Flevoland.

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Land Art

Are you interested in cutting-edge architecture and intrigued by modern urban development? Then you’ll be spoilt for choice in New Land. Some city blocks in Lelystad and Almere are exhibitions in their own right, featuring breath-taking visual spectacles of architectural bravery.

During the creation of the Flevoland polder, the engineers and planners decided to mark the momentous occasion with art. They turned to an art form that spoke to their imagination: land art. As a result, a collection of six ‘land art’ works – the highest concentration anywhere in the world – by worldfamous artists such as Robert Morris, Richard Serra and Daniel Libeskind was commissioned. All six can be visited in a single day. Discover these gems by yourself (by car) or during an organised bus tour – and take in the amazing history of Flevoland’s creation at the same time. Bus tours run in the summer, and the annual Land Art Live programme sees contemporary artists respond to the mammoth works with temporary interventions.

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Young Cities Architecture and New Land

Located just 25 minutes from Amsterdam, Almere has a 42-kilometre coastline and beautiful scenery, but it is perhaps best known for its daring contemporary architecture.

From the moment it was established in 1976, Almere has been one of the fastest growing cities in Europe. It is a place where innovations thrive – which is essentially what the ‘new town’ character is all about.

Lelystad was intended as the capital of the IJsselmeer polders. That’s why it was named after the father of the Zuiderzee project, Dutch engineer, water expert, minister, governor and politician Cornelis Lely. Today, Lelystad offers plenty to see and do, from a replica of a 17th-century VOC ship to one of the country’s largest outlet malls. It is particularly delightful in the summer, when the waterside terraces overlooking the harbor beckon.

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Batavia Yard In the ‘Batavia Yard’ shipyard, workers reconstruct ships from the Golden Age that were important to Holland’s maritime history. In April 1995, the Batavia, the most authentic reconstruction of a 17th-century VOC ship ever made, was launched after ten years of construction. A sort of Golden Age Titanic – the Batavia, filled to the brim with cannon and goods for the colonies, crashed into a reef off the shores of western Australia during its maiden voyage in 1629. The Batavia’s crew was then beset by mutiny and murders before another ship arrived to rescue those who had survived all the mayhem. The replica is on show all year round.

Netherlands Institude for Maritime Archeology Next to the Bataviawerf (‘Batavia Yard’) shipyard, the archaeological ship depot displays more than 30,000 objects recovered from shipwrecks. Highlights include a 2,000-year-old Roman ship found near Utrecht and a barge that was excavated in Lelystad. www.cultureelerfgoed.nl

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Oostvaardersplassen The Oostvaardersplassen is a unique nature reserve located between Lelystad and Almere. Comprising 56km2 of protected marshlands and fields, it serves as a migration area for birds and makes for an amazing spot for a hike or a day of birdwatching. Its ‘locals’ include not just residents of the feathered kind but also wild deer, cattle and Konik horses. The nature film De Nieuwe Wildernis, a spectacular production that captured the wildlife over a period of two years, was shot here. Stop by one of the two visitor centres – one in Almere, the other in Lelystad – to join an organised tour.

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Fun Forest The sky’s the limit as you take to the trees at the Fun Forest in Almere’s Stadslandgoed de Kemphaan. With four routes through the trees and long, white-knuckle zip lines (up to 150 metres in length), it’s the perfect day out for the whole family.

For children aged eight and over (minimum height 1.3 metres). The Fun Forest reception is located in the new Forestry Commission outdoor centre, which also has a great restaurant. See www.kemphaan.nl for more information.

Presenting a broad outline of the history of Flevoland, from the prehistoric Swifterbant people to the largest reclamation project ever: the Zuiderzee Project. The collection includes 6,000-year-old archaeological finds from the days when Flevoland was still an extensive marshland, as well as archives with thousands of photographs, documents and many more. There’s plenty for children to do, including presentations that let them step into the shoes of a dyke builder, archaeologist or lockkeeper. Fun experiments and games teach them about one of Holland’s key challenges: water management. www.nieuwlanderfgoed.nl

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A feast for fans of modern architecture, Almere’s skyline elegantly fuses modern design with elements of nature. Iconic Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas, with his firm OMA, conceptualised the design of Almere centre to be exceptionally pedestrian friendly. Spaces rise and fall, widen and narrow, creating a curved surface so the ‘flat city’ is interrupted by an accumulation of functions. Koolhaas’s design creates a soft dynamic that underpins individual architecture statements from the world’s most famous architects.

Pritzker Prize-winner Christian De Portzamparc designed the Citadel, a dual-purpose block that fits into Rem Koolhaas’ multi-layered urban plan. The block is fragmented by the crossing of two pedestrian high streets built onto a structural plate, which, below, accommodates the public car network and car parks. Above the high streets, colourful houses are distributed around a large convex meadow .

And it doesn’t end there. The Agora Theater in Lelystad has been universally praised for its design, and has two beautiful halls that host performances of various genres all year round (www.agora-lelystad.nl). The Zilverparkkade, meanwhile, comprises eye-catching terraced houses, each designed by a different architect. With a nod to the canal houses of Amsterdam (street-facing facades, staggered roof heights), the buildings make a distinctive entrance to the city centre.

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TIP: see Almere’s architecture from an insider’s perspective, with a guided tour – of the city centre or other neighbourhoods. Or explore Almere independently by bike. Rentals and information about guided tours are available at the Tourist Information Centre in Almere. Alternatively, join a guided Segway tour with Segs in the City, taking in the city’s iconic architecture, parks and natural surroundings. www.vvvalmere.nl

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TIP: SEE THE POLDER FROM ABOVE See Flevoland from a different angle during a scenic helicopter or aeroplane flight from Lelystad Airport. Follow the flight with a visit to the adjacent Aviodrome, a 6,000m2 museum covering all aspects of aeroplanes and the development of flight – from the Wright Brothers’ first successful aircraft up to the present day.

Explore a host of 70 historical aircraft, including Baron von Richthofen’s WWI triplane, a Spitfire and a KLM 747. You can also play air-traffic controller in a recreated flight tower or watch aviation films in the mega-cinema. www.visitflevoland.nl/attractions

Discover endangered species in a beautiful setting.

Natuurpark Lelystad is, for many rare breeds such as Przewalski’s horse, an important link on the way to a life in the wild. There is an extensive system of hiking and cycling trails and several picnic areas.

The visitor centre offers information on tours and packages, and there’s a shop where you can rent bikes. They will provide you with all information about Natuurpark Lelystad and other beautiful nature reserves as Lepelaarsplassen.

The IJsselmeer, Markermeer and IJmeer form an impressive artificial lake – formerly the Zuiderzee before the Afsluitdijk was built in 1932, closing it off from the sea. This large mass of water, known as the Big Lake, is perfect for sailing, with the province of Noord-Holland along its west coast and Flevoland and Friesland along its east coast.

Many companies rent out boats or offer guided trips aboard catamarans, clippers and historic sailing ships. Swimming, surfing and sunbathing are also popular summer pastimes.

But there’s plenty to do for landlubbers, too, including visiting the nature reserve, sampling the freshly caught seafood and relaxing on the water’s edge.

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Whenever and wherever you walk in Flevoland, you’re walking on the seabed. A system of dykes protects the area from the surrounding sea, the level of which is, on average, five metres higher. In the 20th century, work began on reclaiming more than 1,800km2 from the inland Zuiderzee, creating Holland’s twelfth and youngest province, Flevoland, and cities like Almere and Lelystad in the process.

Before the Zuiderzee was impoldered, it posed a looming and constant threat to the inhabitants of the surrounding area, with thousands of people losing their lives during storm floods. The idea to drain the Zuiderzee had been raised as far back as the 17th century, but it took modern engineering to complete the project.

Work began in 1924 and by 1932 Dutch aquatic prowess had achieved what many thought was impossible: the Afsluitdijk (literally ‘closure dyke’), which runs for some 30 kilometres from the province of Noord-Holland in the west to Friesland in the east. Today, the area’s remarkable history, a unique nature reserve, modern architecture and friendly beaches make New Land well worth a visit.

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Calling all (water-based) thrill-seekers! Spend a day whizzing around the Weerwater Lake on waterskis or a wakeboard, aided by a kilometre-long cable track that enables speeds of up to 30km/ph. After working up an appetite, grab a seat on the restaurant terrace and take in the tremendous views of the Almere skyline. Advance booking recommended; closed in winter. www.cableparkalmere.nl www.funforest.nl/almere

The former Zuiderzee is one of the largest ‘dry’ ship graveyards in the world. As many as 435 shipwrecks, with an inventory of nearly 33,000 objects, were revealed when the polder was drained. Behind these anonymous numbers are, of course, exceptionally heroic stories and indescribably difficult moments at sea. Ships, including their cargo, equipment and crew, perished over the course of centuries as a result of overwhelming storms, unexpected shoals, sandbars and congested channels.

TIP: the sites of shipwrecks throughout Flevoland are marked by poles topped with a boat. The New Land Museum has a bicycle route map, which takes in all the shipwreck locations (see the wrecks in the area on the map here: www.verganeschepen.nl).

Batavia Stad Amsterdam Fashion Outlet Amid all this history is Batavia Stad Amsterdam Fashion Outlet, a thoroughly modern outlet mall located in old-style Dutch houses. This lakeside fashion outlet mall is a shoppers' paradise. Bargain hunters flock here from around the country to seek out big brands and discounted goods – from fashion to perfumes, kitchenware to sporting goods – from prestigious designers including Calvin Klein, Guess, Hugo Boss and dozens of others in more than 100 shops. Batavia Stad also has six eateries that range from a Subway to the more refined café-restaurant Sailor’s. For a breather, take a wander away from the stores and admire the outdoor art, including Antony Gormley’s massive ‘Exposure’ sculpture that overlooks the water. www.bataviastad.nl TIP: a special Shopping Shuttle runs directly from Amsterdam Central Station to Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet. The shuttle departs daily at 10am from the pick-up point in front of Amsterdam Victoria Plaza Hotel (15 return).

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