The Netherlands' largest deciduous forest

Just outside Zeewolde lies the most special forest of Flevoland: the Horsterwold. Thanks to the fertile seabed on which the polder was built, many trees are already so high that they appear to be centuries old. Yet they are not yet fifty years old. With its tall poplars, the Horsterwold looks like a green wall from a distance, but inside you will find forest meadows where deer graze. In addition to poplars, you will see chestnut trees, oaks and cherry trees here. Deer, foxes and pine martens feel right at home here because of the many shrubs. A special bird that you will find here is the raven. If you hear a loud screeching while walking, you know he's nearby. The Horsterwold is part of the Randmeerbossen, a long green ribbon along the southeastern edge of Flevoland. With 4200 hectares, the Horsterwold is the most extensive forest in Flevoland and even the largest contiguous deciduous forest in Western Europe!