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
      Main square with moving stage for...
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  • One of the modern buildings in the city center
      One of the modern buildings in the city...
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Explore Almere-Stad

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... 

Modern architecture II

Modern architecture II, Almere-Stad

 Airpunk Says:  Modern city planning includes also adding unusual objects giving structures an unusual attribute. Two stairs come into my mind in Almere’s city center. Due to lack of knowledge, I just call them “stairs to nowhere” and “masochists’ stairs”. The first mentioned are located... 

Modern architecture I

Modern architecture I, Almere-Stad

 Airpunk Says:  Examples of modern dutch city planning can be found all over the city center. One remarkable aspect is the mixing of business and living zones with the purpose of bringing life into the city center. Anyway, it does not matter if it’s an office or an appartment building.... 

Hotels  

Anno

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Restaurants  

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. 

Atlantis Wok: All-you-can-eat - wok

Atlantis Wok: All-you-can-eat - wok, Almere-Stad

 Airpunk Says:  Although the concept of this resaturant is nothing really special anymore, I really like it. Go to a buffet, choose from fresh ingredients and bring them to one of the cooks. He/she just wants to know which spices and sauce you would like with it and in a couple of minutes,... 

Red Delicious: One of my favorites

Red Delicious: One of my favorites, Almere-Stad

 Marine_1976 Says:  Seduction is so close to sin. Too much, too far, too nice.Reddelicious constantly tests you enormously, but you know how far to go.Red stands for: energy, danger and inviting. Delicious is the best experience of food and drinks This is a modern quality restaurant with great... 

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... 

Pasquino, Donna & Nomo: Stylish Shopping

Pasquino, Donna & Nomo: Stylish Shopping, Almere-Stad

 Masada Says:  This shop sells all the top designer clothes,such as Dolce & Gabanna,Calvin Klein and lots of other brands......for men and women. From tops to jeans,jackets to jumpers,belts and other things like boots. you can expect topay a lot for anything you buy i this shop. 

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)
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novw 33 reviews
christmas night in Almere

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 train to Amsterdam...

Unique Suggestions: If you find yourself unfortunate enough to stumble upon this heap of houses, leave. As soon as you can. Trains run from 4.50 in the morning (!) up untill 1:35 at night (See ? Even the train company helps you to get out almost 24 hours a day.)

Fun Alternatives: The best alternative is Amsterdam.

Updated Aug 28, 2003

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Off The Beaten Path  

Have a nice Summer Swim (not now like)
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Weerwater in background

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

Written Nov 4, 2002

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Sports & Outdoors  

Energetic Times
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Masada 74 reviews
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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 football.

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Address: Koninginneweg 1 * 1312 AW Almere-Stad

Phone: (+31) 036 533 6736

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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... 

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