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Municipality in Flevoland, Netherlands
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Noordoostpolder (literally "northeast polder") is a municipality in the province Flevoland, Netherlands. The whole area consists of reclaimed land in the north of Flevoland. Most travelers will be heading for Schokland, a former abandoned island that has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The main settlement in the municipality is Emmeloord, with about 25.000 inhabitants.
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The museum has changing exhibitions and also a historical exhibition about the life of the former island. Some remnants of prehistoric inhabitants of the island are on display.
A small modern architecture museum. Documents how a group of well-known Dutch architects (including Rietveld and Van Eyck) put their ideas of an ideal modernist town into practice in Nagele in the 1940s and 1950s.
One of the first homes in Nagele from the 1950s, which has been preserved and can be visited from the inside.
Located in the water tower, at about 40 meters above the ground, this place has a great view. This 1 Michelin star place is one of the best dining opportunities around.
Tasty French cuisine
Greek restaurant, popular for its food and cosy atmosphere. The service is casual and friendly.
Italian restaurant and a good place for a pizza. The food is as you might expect in a place like this: nothing spectacular but tasty and not too expensive.
Nice restaurant with an English menu on request, in a village close to Schokland. Nice fish and meat dishes but you'll have to ask for vegetarian. On weekends, the cheaper "dish of the day" is only available in the adjoining pub.
If you're looking for some form of nightlife, try this dancing place. It's mostly popular with youth from Emmeloord and the surrounding villages.
Nice place with six thematically decorated rooms in a renovated farm. Ask for the options: you can sleep in the Dutch room, but also in the English style one, the Big Apple or the China room. If you want to visit nearby National Park Weerribben-Wieden, this is convenient location.
A bit worn-down but a friendly place with good service and everything you normally need. It's a place for nature lovers and those who like a quiet stay: there's really not too much else around, in this village. However, if you like biking or have a car, it's a pleasant ride to destinations in the area.
Very clean and friendly family-run bed&breakfast. The 3 rooms are modern, spacious and at least 1 has a fully equipped kitchen. Although the village it's in is small, it's an easy ride to attractions in the area. Wifi is free and the breakfast is good.
The A6 is the main access road to the whole Noordoostpolder, and passes directly by Emmeloord. It connects to the A1 and Amsterdam and to the north, it connects to the A7 at Joure.
Read in the guideThe Noordoostpolder was designed to be covered by bike, and it is probably the best way to enjoy the area. Within Emmeloord, on Schokland or in the individual villages, you'll be fine on foot.
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