Villas in Zeewolde

About Zeewolde

Zeewolde is one of the youngest municipalities in the Netherlands, created in 1984 in the Flevoland polder, with the village itself started in 1983. It has about 24,000 residents. The Wolderwijd lake lies to the east of the village, with the municipality running along its northern and western banks. The lake is shallow, with an average depth of only about 1.7 metres, and it is used for boating and commercial fishing. To the south is the Horsterwold, a large deciduous forest. The homes here are mostly sized for groups, with a good number sleeping eight or more and a few far larger, and nearly all have a private pool. The village is new, so there are no old streets to wander. Out of season expect it to be quiet, and check opening times for local facilities before you rely on them.

Is Zeewolde right for you?

Best for

Big groups wanting a private pool near the water

Not for you if

You want historic streets or an old town to walk around.

Near Zeewolde

• Harderwijk

  The town on the southern and eastern banks of the Wolderwijd, with a railway station and a bus link to Zeewolde.

• Almere

  A city whose central station has a bus link to Zeewolde, one of the stations that serves the area.

• Horsterwold

  A large deciduous forest lying to the south of Zeewolde, the main green space close to the village.

Getting to Zeewolde

Amsterdam Schiphol is the airport to use, about 50 minutes by car. By public transport it takes close to two hours, by train to Almere Centrum and then bus 216. Zeewolde has no railway station of its own, so a car makes the stay far easier.

When to go to Zeewolde

The lake is used for boating, so a stay built around the water suits the warmer months, and a private pool is only a draw when the weather allows. Outside the main season the village is quiet. Check what is open before an off-season trip, especially restaurants and any lakeside facilities.

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