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Dutch Ice Sculpture Festival: Entry Ticket

This year, the theme **An Undiscovered World** invites you to enjoy a journey through ice and snow sculptures that amaze and delight. Discover the ocean's depths with sea creatures, soar through the skies, and uncover the secrets of distant galaxies. Explore dense jungles filled with surprises, all designed to captivate both young and old. The Ice Sculpture Festival in Biddinghuizen brings these fantasies to life with impressive sculptures that reach up to 6 meters high. In addition to the ice art, visitors can also enjoy a lively street art exhibition showcasing this growing art form. From December 14, 2023, to March 2, 2025, visit the festival at its new location: Strandgaperweg 20, Biddinghuizen, and enjoy more than 1,500 square meters of exciting discoveries.

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Best Lelystad Culture & History

Embark on a journey through Lelystad's vibrant culture and rich history. Explore top attractions as you dive into engaging stories with our audio tours.

Lelystad: Batavialand Ticket & In-App Audio Tour

What is it?

A captivating self-guided audio tour to discover the legendary Batavia ship.

Why you should go?

Step aboard the iconic reconstruction of the Batavia at Batavialand and sail back to 1628 to relive the Dutch Golden Age. Delve into the art of 17th-century shipbuilding, experience the life of sailors and officers, and uncover sea battle strategies. The audio tour brings to life the dramatic tale of the Batavia's fate, offering a deep-dive into the Netherlands' rich maritime history. Visitors are not just walking through a museum; they're stepping into the pages of history. Unlock secrets of the past with this immersive experience that stands as one of the best Lelystad Culture & History offerings.

TOP-1 most rated Culture & History in Lelystad

• Batavialand Ticket & In-App Audio Tour: Revel in a top-rated cultural journey aboard the reconstructed Batavia. This self-guided audio tour is lauded for bringing the Dutch Golden Age to life, providing an immersive exploration of 17th-century shipbuilding and maritime adventures in Lelystad.

TOP-1 new Culture & History in Lelystad for experienced tourists

• Lelystad: Batavialand Ticket & In-App Audio Tour: For those acquainted with Dutch marvels, the Batavialand tour offers a fresh insight into the nation's storied naval past with the detailed recreation of the Batavia, appealing to seasoned travelers eager for new historical narratives.

The best Lelystad Culture & History include exploring Batavialand with its captivating in-app audio tour featuring the Batavia ship, diving into the city's unique architectural developments, and visiting the Nieuw Land Erfgoedcentrum for a comprehensive understanding of the region's polder history.

Beyond culture and history, Lelystad offers a diverse range of activities including enjoying nature reserves such as the Oostvaardersplassen, indulging in retail therapy at Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet, and experiencing water sports at Markermeer and IJsselmeer lakes.

The duration of experiencing Culture & History in Lelystad varies, but a typical visit to a site like Batavialand can take between 2 to 4 hours, including the in-app audio tour. Allocate a full day or more to fully enjoy Lelystad's cultural sites and museums.

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