The open air centre Almeerderhout

Would you love to relax and enjoy beautiful nature? Then you should take one of the hiking tours through the forests surrounding the open air centre Almeerderhout.

The forests

The open air centre Almeerderhout is part of the city estate De Kemphaan. It is situated right at the heart of the nature reserve called Stadsbossen Almere (city forests of Almere). This is one of the many nature areas Almere is rich with. It consists almost entirely of deciduous trees. And that in itself is a rare thing for a forest situated in The Netherlands. The lianas of the honeysuckle and the wild clematis give the forest a jungle atmosphere. This forest area actually consists of several forest sections: The Waterlandsebos, the Cirkelbos and the Kathedralenbos. Each of these has its special features and characteristics. In and around those forests, five shipwrecks are located. Four of them date back to the 16th century. Apart from this the forests host a great variety of birds: Species who prefer dense forests as well as those who live near the open water. So are you looking for a place where you can make romantic and adventurous hiking tours? Then you should definitely visit the forests of the Almeerderhout.

Activities for kids

Especially for kids: Love adventure, with no fear of getting dirty? Then go with a ranger of the Dutch forestry on an outdoor adventure trip, in the forests near the Kemphaan. During that tour you’ll learn how to read beaver tracks. You also can play in the Zuiderzee forest and show off your climbing skills, at the Fun Forest outdoor centre. And you can do some special action paths. But there is much more to discover in this nature reserve.