More city, more space.
Discover life in Lelystad.
Your (residential) happiness starts here
A place to live under the Flevoland sun. Where you feel the wind and water is always nearby. Here you'll find everything for a nice life: from a city vibe to nature. In Lelystad, there is room to grow. To settle down, start a family or grow old together. And that near big cities, but without a price tag to match.
The five promises of Lelystad
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Pure nature!
Pure nature!
50% of the total area consists of water and greenery. With the Oostvaardersplassen and the Markermeer as its backyard, Lelystad breathes nature. Cycling, walking and boating are great here.
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Affordable and space
Affordable and space
Lelystad has room for growth, greenery, work and leisure. Neighbourhoods and homes are spacious and family-friendly. Living remains affordable, also in newly built neighbourhoods. Average house prices are considerably lower than in cities like Amsterdam or Utrecht.
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Sustainable living
Sustainable living
The city is investing in energy-neutral, green (new-build) neighbourhoods and smart solutions. With a fresh, modern look, the city is ready for the future.
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Central and easily accessible
Central and easily accessible
In the heart of the Netherlands and close to the A6 motorway, you're quickly on your way. In less than half an hour you can travel to Zwolle by train or to Schiphol Airport in 45 minutes. And with a change of train you can be in Amsterdam in no time.
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Young city, own story
Young city, own story
Emerging from the Zuiderzee, Lelystad brings with it a unique history. Feel at home in Lelystad.
The residential districts
The residential districts
De Bolder
De Bolder is a green, cosy neighbourhood near the Stadshart. Popular activities include cycling, walking and fishing. For daily shopping, you can easily walk to De Kempenaar shopping centre.
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Coastal district
In the Kustwijk, neighbourhoods with names of boats such as: Punter, Jol and Galjoen. A nice reference to the IJsselmeer, which is practically around the corner. On the outskirts of Lelystad, you live close to the water in the Kustwijk.
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Zuiderzeewijk
The city's oldest neighbourhood is near the Stadspark and shopping centre 't Lelycentre. With lots of neighbourhood greenery and amenities nearby, you'll be well equipped here. Did you know that many homes in Zuiderzeewijk have recently been given a makeover?
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Atolwijk
The Atol neighbourhood, pleasantly located between the Stadshart and 't Lelycentre. Greenery and the playful 1980s building style with courtyards make De Atolwijk a child-friendly neighbourhood.
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Boswijk
Boswijk is in a central location, within cycling distance of Stadshart and station. With Kamp-Havenkom shopping centre within easy reach. The park with playgrounds and water (rowing club) is very pleasant. Convenience and green in one neighbourhood.
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Water district
Waterwijk-Landerijen is a spacious neighbourhood with lots of greenery. A mix of houses for sale and rent, shops, healthcare, schools and sports clubs within easy reach make this neighbourhood popular with families.
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Lelystad Harbour
Started as the first piece of Lelystad. Workers' cottages made of wood recall this young past. Since then, the neighbourhood has grown considerably. The location on the Markermeer is and remains a plus, especially for water sports enthusiasts. Surfing and supping? Above water!
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Warande
Warande is a young, sustainable neighbourhood in the south of the city. Around the corner from the Markermeer and Oostvaardersplassen, here you live with nature. Neighbourhoods with water and lots of planting make Warande nice and green. Living in Warande is good and green.
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Zuiderhage
Zuiderhage is a new, sustainable urban district in the making. Between Hollandse Hout and the A6 motorway, 9,000 to 16,000 rented and owner-occupied homes will appear. With smart climate solutions and lots of greenery, this district is ready for the future.
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City centre
The heart of Lelystad offers the ideal combination of living, shopping and entertainment: all within walking distance. You can get anywhere in no time anyway, as the train station is also close by.
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Botter
Child-friendly neighbourhood in the west of Lelystad. 1.5 km from the city centre and close to the train station and a bus stop. With several schools, childcare and many 1980s family homes, living here is practical and green.
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