Walking

Walking around Van der Valk Hotel Lelystad offers many possibilities. For a brisk walk, you can head to Lelystad Airport and the Aviation Museum Aviodrome to spot airplanes. Prefer nature instead? Visit Nature Park Lelystad, where you can swing with the children, or walk to Nationaal Park Nieuwland and the Oostvaardersplassen to see birds and wild animals.

Lelystad Nature Park

Lelystad has a beautiful nature park located near Van der Valk Hotel Lelystad. This park offers a playground for children and a beautiful area where you can walk with your dog. Here you can encounter wild animals such as deer, storks, beavers, otters, wild boars, and moose. How special would it be to come face to face with such a magnificent animal?

National Park Nieuwland

On the other side of the A6, near the Ooievaarsplas and the Reigersplas, lies National Park Nieuwland. This park consists of three-quarters water, making it a paradise for water animals. What makes this park special is that it was created by human hands from water. The Lepelaarsplassen is a well-known lake in this area.

Oostvaardersplassen

The Oostvaardersplassen, part of the Nieuw Land National Park, were created by the reclamation of the Flevopolders, making it a relatively young area. This nature reserve is located between Almere and Lelystad and offers beautiful hiking opportunities. There is a visitor center and a world-famous pavilion where you can enjoy lunch, drinks, high tea, or a simple cup of coffee or tea. The Oostvaardersplassen have two entrances and are situated five meters below sea level. The area is home to as many as 30 different bird species.