Almere-Stad Travel Guide

 
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  •   Almere-Stad
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  • Almere's city center
      Almere's city center
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  • Almere seen from the southern weerwater shore
      Almere seen from the southern weerwater...
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  • Main square with moving stage for different events
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Things to Do  

Sail the "Zuiderzee", explore historical harbours

Sail the "Zuiderzee", explore historical harbours, Almere-Stad

 weerwater Says:  Traditionally the Netherlands are renound for their maritime endeavours. Sailing is one of them.The "Zuider Zee" once was an inland sea, offering passage to the North Sea and the Baltic in the north from Amsterdam and a lot off smaller cities around it.In the old days the... 

Jewish Life in Almere

Jewish Life in Almere, Almere-Stad

 Cil1976 Says:  Yes yes yes!!! There is also jewish life in Almer. Its relativelysmall but open and welcomming! So if you´ re jewish and travel to almere and want to visit a service, just call us! 

Hotels  

Anno

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Restaurants  

Bordeaux & La Mancha: Tapas Tasting

Bordeaux & La Mancha: Tapas Tasting, Almere-Stad

 Masada Says:

SaladaSamba restaurant: Dont miss this (art building) restaurant

SaladaSamba restaurant: Dont miss this (art building) restaurant, Almere-Stad

 Cil1976 Says:  Its anice modern buildint (art). Beautiful colours inside and 10meters from the water! The host is very friendlý, we love it! I love the fish!!! 

Gouden Huis: Dont miss this Japanese and Chinese restaurant

Gouden Huis: Dont miss this Japanese and Chinese restaurant, Almere-Stad

 Cil1976 Says:  Its a huge chinese and japanese restaurant. Its cosy and really cheap if you se how much you get! Welove it (also just the take away food) I love all the japanese food 

Sensus: The only lounge restaurant!!!!

Sensus: The only lounge restaurant!!!!, Almere-Stad

 Cil1976 Says:  Its really relaxing loungy,nice music. U stay on couches and eat from lower tables... Small plates from alle over the world. I love it! The dishes change 2 monthly. I love them all. They dont serve big pletes but ask you to order several small dishes wich combined make 1... 

Bart: Coffee and donuts

Bart: Coffee and donuts, Almere-Stad

 Airpunk Says:  This shop belongs to the bakkerij bart bakery chain. Unlike most of the bakkerij branches, this Bart shop is more like a donut and coffee house. Just a nice place to drink a coffee, eat some sweet buns – located right in the center of Almere. 

Nightlife  

ANNO: Food, Drink, Dance, Sleep

ANNO: Food, Drink, Dance, Sleep, Almere-Stad

 Marine_1976 Says:  ANNO is a place where you can Eat, Drink, Dance and Sleep. Till about 23h00 it is a nice restaurant, but on Friday and Saturday after 23h00 it turns into a club where you can have a drink and dance. And to top it all, they have their own hotel rooms on top of the... 

The 1rst Rank: Your On Top Of The World

The 1rst Rank: Your On Top Of The World, Almere-Stad

 Masada Says:  This place gets loaded in the weekend,hard music and lots of different drinks to chose from.Whatever rocks your boat! Casual 

Transportation  

Public Transport in Almere

Public Transport in Almere, Almere-Stad

 Airpunk Says:  The bus system in Almere is well developed and buses run frequently until midnight. It’s run by a private company called Connexxion under the name “Maxx Almere”. The (in)famous dutch strippenkaart is used on them too, so be aware of how many zones you are travelling through... 

By train to Almere

By train to Almere, Almere-Stad

 Airpunk Says:  Almere is located on the Flevolijn, the route through Flevoland which connects Lelystad to Amsterdam. Connections to Amsterdam are very good with trains running at least twice an hour, even more during peak times. Not all trains go to/from Amsterdam Centraal, so that you may... 

Shopping  

Albert Heijn: The dutchest of all supermarkets

Albert Heijn: The dutchest of all supermarkets, Almere-Stad

 Airpunk Says:  Like every larger dutch city, also Almere has its big Albert Heijn supermarket. This one is located underground, but offers the same variety of products you know from other large Albert Heijn markets. It’s a little more expensive than the german discounter chains Lidl and... 

Touch: Funky World

Touch: Funky World, Almere-Stad

 Masada Says:  All different kinds of things. All different kinds of things. Average 

Local Customs  

The bit UFO -like PODIUM

The bit UFO -like PODIUM, Almere-Stad

 Masada Says:  On this podium/stage are all the main things,such as the Jazz Below The Sea Festival and other festivals......it isn't used fully though and i find it a shame......But when you happen to be there,and it is used,then don't think twice have a look and im sure you'll enjoy it. 

ALMERE

ALMERE, Almere-Stad

 Masada Says:  Almere exists out of 4 area's : * Almere Stad (Where I Live)* Almere Buiten* Almere Haven* Almere PoortThen in every area we've got different neighbouhoods :ALMERE STAD-----------------------------------------* Staatsliedenwijk (where i... 

Tourist Traps  

Don't go (at all)

Don't go (at all), Almere-Stad

 novw Says:  Unless you want to get caught in the most boring, dull and slow place (no, I will not call it a city !) stay out.Almere has nothing. One blowboat (closed most of the time), a shopping center only a fool could have drawn, and a cinema from hell.The best thing in Almere is the... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Have a nice Summer Swim (not now like)

Have a nice Summer Swim (not now like), Almere-Stad

 Masada Says:  This lovely beach is located in the "Filmwijk".....its only small,but very nice especially for kids. 

Sports & Outdoors  

Energetic Times

Energetic Times, Almere-Stad

 Masada Says:  Different sports can be practiced up here such as tennis,squash,billiards also it is used for other things such as dancing.You can rent rooms and lots more.Its a multifunctional sports centre with 3 bars and lots of thngs to enjoy,such as watching people play inddor... 

Favorites  

Almere Centraal

Almere Centraal, Almere-Stad

 Masada Says:  Almere lies no longer with its back to Amsterdam and has got a central point in the north-wing of the Randstad.Its a knowledge centre with many highgraded office locations.Meanwhile the ICT sector from the 21rst century has been folowed up by new technologies,which bring... 

Gren,Green,Grass

Gren,Green,Grass, Almere-Stad

 Masada Says:  My favorite thing about Almere-Stad or Almere in general would be the green surroundings,the environment is second to none.....there are lots of little parks,some bigger forests and nature reserve....2 of them which are a MUST-SEE for the enthusiast,great for... 

The Place

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The People

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 The City of Light - Only 20 years ago they started with making the plans for the centre of the city,Almere.Beside water and a dialling code there was absolutely nothing! It is unbelievable to think that the first spade... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Myself and several friends are travelling to Almere on Saturday and Sunday 14th and 15th May 2005 to support our sons who are... 

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A: Hi, There is a direct connection between Adam and Almere centrum (stad) twice an hour. x.17 & x.47. Travel time 30 minutes, € 3,80 returrn ticket, lane 11b at Amsterdam... 

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The City of Light

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 Only 20 years ago they started with making the plans for the centre of the city,Almere.Beside water and a dialling code there was absolutely nothing! It is unbelievable to think that the first spade... 

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Almere – the artificial one

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 In 2007, I went for the fourth time in sequence for a short summer trip to the Netherlands. Again, the whole trip was built around Rotterdam’s famous Zomercarnaval and a visit to the Aviodrome museum.... 

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ALMERE MY HOMETOWN

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 thANKxxx visiting my town...hope you will enjoy it.... Its not finished yet, but come back for more.... 

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Almere

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 Watersportlovers will have the time of their live at the beautifull Dutch lakes(meer or plas= lake) like the Gooi- and the IJmeer, de Noorderplassen, het Weerwater en de Leeghwaterplas. Also for the... 

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Almere

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Almere-Stad. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 3 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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