Almere, Muiderzand-Pampus-Noorderplassen

Almere is one of the fastest growing cities in the Netherlands. The city developed rapidly in the second half of the twentieth century into one of the largest cities in Flevoland, which was drained in 1918. People who were originally going to settle in Amsterdam, but for whom the city no longer had room, ended up in Lelystad, or, from 1975, in Almere. Originally, the city had several centers, but as the different centers grew together, this structure was lost. Since the 1990s, more and more exclusive, striking homes have been built, so you will be amazed by the sights in Almere. One of the most striking buildings is that of the Kunstencentrum de Kunstlinie, which was opened by Queen Beatrix in 2007, but you can also see unique examples of architecture in the Regenboogbuurt. You not only cycle through the heart of the city, where you see the small island of Utopia, but you also largely follow the coastline of the IJsselmeer. A large collection of impressive windmills stands out on the horizon and it is wonderful to cycle when a soft breeze from the water blows through your hair. If you take children with you on your 32-kilometre tour, Pirate Island is a great stopover where you can experience an exciting adventure. Before you start your bike tour or when you return, you can have your bike serviced at Profile van der Linde (H). As a true cycling enthusiast, you naturally want your bicycle to remain in excellent condition and the bicycle specialist's branch is located near the parking lot. So take the opportunity to get your bike in tip top condition again. With the bicycle discount pass you receive a 10 euro discount.