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Things to see in Lelystad (Netherlands): 17 places and when to go
Lelystad is a town in Netherlands, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly Nature (9), Wildlife (9), Museums and art (3). The best known are Oostvaardersplassen, Aviodrome and Nieuw Land National Park. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 26. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Netherlands · 52.5214, 5.437
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (9) · Wildlife (9) · Museums and art (3) · Hiking (3) · Temples (2) · Stargazing (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- AMS Amsterdam, 51 km as the crow flies
What to see in Lelystad
The places in and around Lelystad, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- OostvaardersplassenNature reserve in the Netherlands near Amsterdam10 km
- AviodromeAerospace museum at Lelystad Airport in the Netherlands9.5 km
- Nieuw Land National ParkNational park in Flevoland, the Netherlands8.1 km
- Marker WaddenArtificial archipelago in the Netherlands8.5 km
- LarserbosForest in Flevoland, the Netherlands12 km
- ObservatoryEarthwork by Robert Morris in Flevoland, Netherlands9.3 km
- De PijlerChurch in Lelystad, Netherlands4.4 km
- Natuurpark LelystadRecreation area near Lelystad, the Netherlands7.6 km
- OntmoetingskerkChurch building in Lelystad, Netherlands4.0 km
- BatavialandMuseum4 m
- BurchtkampNature area in Flevoland, the Netherlands7.5 km
- FlevohoutForest in Lelystad, the Netherlands6.3 km
- HeggenlandschapNature area in Flevoland, the Netherlands13 km
- LarservaartbosForest in Flevoland, the Netherlands9.7 km
- PionierspadLong-distance trail in the Netherlands12 km
- PionierspadLong-distance trail in the Netherlands3.9 km
- PionierspadLong-distance trail in the Netherlands8.3 km
When to go to Lelystad
The best time to visit Lelystad is April to September; also possible: October to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible7:56
- FebPossible9:37
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:40
- MayBest time15:31
- JunBest time16:33
- JulBest time16:07
- AugBest time14:29
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:18
- NovPossible8:25
- DecPossible7:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 26. In April, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.
When to go to Netherlands in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Lelystad
The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, Amsterdam), 51 km as the crow flies. How to get around Netherlands (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Netherlands, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Lelystad?
The best known: Oostvaardersplassen, Aviodrome, Nieuw Land National Park, Marker Wadden, Larserbos. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Lelystad?
April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 26.
How do you get to Lelystad?
The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 51 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Lelystad as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- NetherlandsBefore travelling to Netherlands: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI).
- Nature1498 places for nature in Netherlands, from Keukenhof to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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