Fairies do exist! Gnomes too!
Looking for fairies!
Believe it or not, fairies do exist. Of course the fairies do not show themselves, but you can look for the doors of their houses. Such as from Kick who likes to play with the great tit or from Maite who plays mouse in the woods with her boyfriend. A fun adventure for the whole family! There is much to experience and discover in the nature around Lelystad. Great outings for children of all ages. Come to Lelystad and be surprised.
Looking for gnomes!
There is a special path near Lelystad. A path of 1,500 meters where - if you look closely - you can see traces of gnomes. Small footprints or a patch of crushed grass where gnomes took an afternoon nap. Who knows, you might even run into a real gnome. And to make it even more fun you get a real gnome hat!
Expedition Ranger Code
Especially for children from 7 to 10 years old, forester Benno Buitenpret has copied his personal and extraordinarily special card. A map that takes you along a route full of riddles and assignments that teaches you everything about senses. Can you crack the code ?!
Can you help forester Bart?
Forester Bart could use some help. He has set out a route for boys and girls who love nature and a challenge: The Help Forest Guard Route. At the start of the route you will receive the special Auxiliary Ranger Handbook and jacket full of gadgets. Are you cut from the right forester's wood?
Endless climbing and scrambling
The 'Experience forest' in Lelystad
In the middle of beautiful forests lies the largest and most adventurous adventure forest in the Netherlands. The perfect destination for a day of adventure with the whole family. Children from the age of six cannot stop playing and parents feel like a child again. There are countless play areas, each more challenging than the other.
Hook a fish!
Fishing at Toms Creek - Coronaproof
Toms Creek is located in the middle of open nature and directly on the beach. A paradise for fishermen. You can cast your fishing rod in as many as nine different fishing ponds. Here you catch large and beautiful fish such as salmon trout, African catfish, sturgeon and various carp.
Boerkok City farm
The perfect place for a good appetite after a fun and exciting activity. Enjoy delicious and special Polder chips at a special location: in the yard and surrounded by tulips.
More surprises
A trip to Lelystad may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you want to go out and about. That's a shame. This overview gives a good impression of the endless possibilities, click on the images for more information about the outings. So, look further and be surprised.