New Land

This man-made land reclaimed from the sea provides vast scenic views, new cities filled with architecture and not-to-be-missed land art.

Explore vibrant new spaces as buildings are constructed in forward-thinking designs, when nature is turned into works of art, and when landscapes and urban settings are combined in an ingenious way: the most wild natural environments can be shaped by human hands.

Our guides to New Land

4 hours in New Land

Lelystad Batavia Haven

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About New Land

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Art and culture

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New Land hotspots

Boathouse Almere New Land architecture

10 things to do with kids

Beeld backgroundslider Marinestrand Lelystad

Enjoy the highlights of New Land

Architecture Almere Cris Toala Olivares

Top 5 architectural gems of the New Land

The New Land area has provided the stage for some of the country’s most exciting architecture, particularly in and around the new town of Almere.

Batavialand

Visit the Batavialand museum to see our enemy and source of inspiration for more than 7000 years: water. You can also visit the magnificent 'De Batavia', a full size reconstruction of a 17th century VOC sailing ship!

6 stunning outdoor artworks in New Land

These works by internationally renowned artists were influenced by the newness of the landscape, as the region was only reclaimed from the sea in the 1930s.
Oostvaarderplassen Flevoland

Nationaal Park Nieuw Land

Nationaal Park Nieuw Land is comprised of 56 km2 of protected marshlands and fields, serving as a migration area for birds. As such, it’s an amazing spot for a hike or a day of obsessive bird watching.
Lelystad harbor harbour

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How to get to New Land

New Land architecture route

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Where to stay

New Land: Get inspired!

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Get in touch with nature in Almere

Take a deep breath, head out with family or friends, and discover the green fields, forests and wildlife that’s right on the doorstep in Almere....
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Rustic retreats and natural treats

Find yourself and much more in the wilder expanses of the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area's 'New Land'. The two main polders that make up the province of ...
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Visitor Information Centres in New Land

Whether you’re searching for excursions, accommodation, restaurants or information on getting around, the Visitor Information Centres are here to help...
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