The Secret of Lelystad
Tourist surprises in Lelystad!
Secrets of Lelystad:
Lelystad has so much to offer. The municipality of Lelystad would like to raise awareness about this. Not only for tourists, but also for the inhabitants of Lelystad.
In the spring of 2022, these secrets were revealed as 'The Secret of Lelystad'. Nice promotions, discounts and activities by entrepreneurs from Lelystad who are the driving force behind every secret.
Below is a selection of the activities and entrepreneurs
This is really a TOP secret!
Attention walkers and cyclists! The twelfth Secret of Lelystad is a new TOP, a tourist transfer point at Onze Kas. Our Greenhouse is the perfect base from various directions. To complete the walking and cycling party, www.visitlelystad.nl/fietsen-en-wandelen-in-lelystad/ launched new cycling and walking routes along this TOP and provided with an overview of the sights along the way. So grab your bike or walking shoes and visit Our Greenhouse on the Green Fields!
Balls and Arrows
The eleventh Secret of Lelystad is exactly ten years old this year. Come and play airsoft or paintball at the largest combat park in the Netherlands! It is also a great shooting sports location. In addition to the paintball courts, Balls and Arrows offers a separate longbow, a crossbow and an air rifle shooting range. Under the guidance of experienced guides and professional equipment, master the basics of shooting sports and find out who is the marksman of your group!
Ready for take off? Start the engines!
On the weekend of June 25, the Boeing 747 was the focus of the Aviodrome Aviation Museum. One of the most imaginative aircraft in international aviation history. The specimen on display at Aviodrome is a chest with a rich history. The move from Schiphol to Lelystad was an adventure in itself, by road and water, even through the canals of Amsterdam. Aviation Museum Aviodrome the destination for young and old.
Toms Creek
The Ninth Secret of Lelystad is Toms Creek. The place where novice and experienced fishermen can indulge themselves. Toms Creek is a beautifully designed park with several fishing ponds in the middle of the gate area of the Nieuw Land National Park 'De Oostvaardersplassen', next to recreational lake 't Bovenwater and camping site 't Oppertje. You can fish here to your heart's content: trout, kwie kwie up to sturgeon, carp, catfish and big game. For the avid angler, but also very suitable for the starter.
Pedal boats and mini golf at Surfschool Paradiso
Surf. To sail. supping. Everything is possible. Surf school Paradiso is located on the Bovenwater in Lelystad, which is very fine for water sports enthusiasts. 't Bovenwater is approximately 125 hectares in size, is ideal for beginners and experienced windsurfers and is within walking distance of the Hollandse Hout city forest and Camping 't Oppertje.
Mountain bike path especially for children!
The first secret was revealed on Saturday 23 April by alderman Luc Baaten: a mountain bike trail especially for children. That was an instant hit. At the beginning of the route there is an information board with explanations. You can easily find the route by following 'Druppie'.
the Oostvaardersplassen Experience!
A new Secret of Lelystad: the Oostvaardersplassen Experience. An experience that guarantees an unforgettable day. A wonderful cruise along the Nieuw Land National Park and a unique walk through the Oostvaardersplassen with a guide. Books and more information via www.nieuwland-experience.nl Discover Lelystad!!
Special overnight stay at Buytenplaets Suydersee!
Would you like to spend the night in a cozy gypsy wagon or in an adventurous tree house? Or do you go for a robust and sturdy sea or graffiti container? Whatever you choose, you will always wake up to the chirping of birds, because this unique campsite is surrounded by nature. Take a look, the coffee is ready, just like the special escape room caravan!
The Green Fields
A rural area located in the north of Lelystad where a lot of creativity, entrepreneurship and passion are located. De Groene Veld is a wonderful outdoor area in Lelystad Noord where you can walk and shop to your heart's content at the various companies located there. There are also several catering establishments, a vineyard, a gallery/sculpture garden with studio and two visitor gardens. At De Groene Velden there is plenty to see and do in the field of outdoor living, organic products, sustainability, shopping, food, drinks, art, garden and workshops. The entrepreneurs are happy to welcome you!
Quickly hop on your bike and discover this unique part of Lelystad.
The thematic cycling routes of Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet!
At this Secret of Lelystad you will be challenged by Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet to take one of the thematic cycling routes. A nice gift is available for every cycling couple at the Information Center of Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet, which matches the route. The 'Family' route is good for an Ajax key ring, the 'Sustainable' route for delicious Lindt milk chocolate from figurines called Bugs&Bees in the context of their biodiversity, the 'Art & Design' route for a Karl Lagerfeld cap and the ' Lelystad Waterrijk' for a Clog key ring. Get on your bike and discover Lelystad!
Please note: a gift per bicycle couple, on presentation of your home address in Lelystad and while supplies last.
Organic herb garden: The Polderkol
The Polderkol is an organic herb garden in North Lelystad. A lovely flowery place full of scents and colors, teeming with birds and insects.
Herbs are grown and processed into products that promote health, herbal teas, ointments, massage oil. The garden is open to visitors on Wednesday afternoons and there are regular courses and activities. When visiting the garden it is possible to take a guided tour.
With 85 km/h over the circuit at Kartcentrum Lelystad!
This secret of Lelystad is nothing short of spectacular. Imagine; you are ready. The helmet on and fully concentrated. The kart is being prepared. You sink into the bucket seat and the engine starts... Experience it for real and take a seat in one of the super fast karts on the track. An outdoor circuit to be exact. Because that is what makes Kartcentrum Lelystad so special. The circuit is located outside and that gives an extra dimension to karting: the experience is much more intense than with karting indoors, you experience the real racing feeling.
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