Oostvaardersplassen
A nature reserve in Flevoland of about 56 square kilometres, managed by Staatsbosbeheer. It is an experiment in rewilding on a publicly owned polder created from the sea, and is known for its large grazing herds and birdlife.
- Where
- Lelystad, Flevoland, Netherlands
- Grade
- Heritage site
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 3 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 52.4500, 5.3667
Get the Oostvaardersplassen stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Oostvaardersplassen. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Flevoland volume with your photos and a note.
Near Oostvaardersplassen
Muiderslot 24 km
A medieval castle at the mouth of the Vecht river in Muiden, about 15 kilometres southeast of Amsterdam. It is one of the best known castles in the Netherlands and stands where the river flows into what was once the Zuiderzee.
Walibi Holland 27 km
A theme park in Biddinghuizen in Flevoland, with roller coasters and family rides. It sits on land reclaimed from the old Zuiderzee, and it is one of the largest parks in the Netherlands.
Soestdijk Palace 29 km
A palace with a central block and two wings near Baarn, long the home of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard. It is no longer a royal residence and now hosts exhibitions and events in its grounds.
Beemster Polder 32 km
The first polder in the Netherlands reclaimed from a lake, drained in the early 17th century north of Amsterdam. Its strict grid of fields, roads and canals has barely changed since, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Het Scheepvaartmuseum 32 km
The national maritime museum of the Netherlands, in Amsterdam. It tells the story of Dutch seafaring, trade and exploration. A full size replica of the East India Company ship Amsterdam is moored outside.
NEMO Science Museum 32 km
A hands on science museum in a green copper clad building shaped like a ship's hull, designed by Renzo Piano and opened in 1997. Its roof is a public terrace with a view over the harbour and the old city.
Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam 32 km
A botanical garden in the Plantage district of Amsterdam and one of the oldest in the world. It was founded in the 17th century as a herb garden for doctors and today holds greenhouses and many rare plants.
Montelbaanstoren 32 km
A tower on the bank of the Oudeschans canal in Amsterdam. The original tower was built in 1516 as part of the city walls to defend the harbour. The upper half, designed by Hendrick de Keyser, was added later.
Questions
Where is Oostvaardersplassen?
Oostvaardersplassen is in Lelystad, Flevoland, Netherlands. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Muiderslot (24 km), Walibi Holland (27 km), Soestdijk Palace (29 km).
How do I get the Oostvaardersplassen stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Oostvaardersplassen and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Flevoland volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Oostvaardersplassen before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Flevoland volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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