Holland at its best
The Batavia shipyard, Giethoorn in the Weerribben nature reserve and the Hanseatic towns on the IJssel
- 3 nights bed and breakfast in the central 4* Leonardo Hotel in Lelystad
- Entrance to the Batavia shipyard in Lelystad
- Full-day guided tour to Giethoorn, Hasselt and Kampen
- Canal cruise in Giethoorn
- City walk in Amersfoort
- City walk in Harderwijk
A trip we particularly recommend! While Amsterdam and the North Sea coast are always worth visiting, in some respects, other regions can be even more interesting. Lelystad is centrally situated for exploring these beautiful regions of the Netherlands. From Lelystad, all the sights of the Netherlands are easily reached – the port city of Enkhuizen on the IJsselmeer and the Zuiderzee Museum, the former world heritage island of Schokland, Giethoorn and the Weerribben nature reserve, the Hanseatic towns on the IJssel and the castles in De Veluwe.
Arrival in Lelystad on the IJsselmeer. The first item on the agenda is a visit to the Batavia shipyard. The museum of Batavialand houses a replica of one of the VOC ships from the 17th century, which was built using traditional techniques – history comes alive here! In addition to visiting the ship, it is also possible to watch the craftsmen working in the shipyard and stroll through the exhibition on Flevoland, the youngest province in the Netherlands.
Today, set off on a wonderfully panoramic tour. Visit Hasselt and Kampen, romantic, old Hanseatic towns, and Giethoorn, one of the most beautiful villages in the Netherlands. A day straight out of a picture book!
Amersfoort is the second largest city in the province of Utrecht and is known for its medieval city centre. The city uniquely combines tradition and modernity – earning it the title of ›European City of the Year 2024‹.
Today, discover another of the esteemed Hanseatic cities– this time Harderwijk on Lake Veluwe. After esploring this beautiful town, the return journey begins.