ALMERE POORT

Features

• Distance to Amsterdam: 20-25 minutes by train

• Character: Modern, family-friendly, international

• Unique feature: Sand dunes up to 10 metres high in the Duin neighbourhood

Neighbourhoods

Almere Poort is a fast growing district of Almere. Located closest to Amsterdam, this young district began development in this western corner of Almere only in 2005. Surrounded by water and forest, residents here have a beach on their doorstep and quick access to green spaces.

• Columbuskwartier

• Europakwartier

• Homeruskwartier

• Olympiakwartier

• Duin

Features & Neighbourhoods

ALMERE POORT

Local Connections

GETTING AROUND & TRANSPORTATION

• Good bus connection to other Almere districts and neighbourhoods

• Frequent service during day, less in evenings

• Main bus stops around the station and city centre

• Bus Routes

  • M4: Almere Station Centrum - Station Poort

  • 322: Almere Parkwijk - Almere Poort -Amsterdam Amstelstation

Train & Bus Connections

• Amsterdam Central/Zuid: 20 minutes when on time

• Utrecht: 45 min

• The Hague: 1 hour

• Schiphol Airport: Direct connection

• Almere Centrum Station is right in the heart of Stad

• Expect crowded trains during rush hour

From Almere Poort Station

Driving & Parking

Cycling

• Busy during rush hours

• Close to highway A6

• P+R Poort facility available near the station, easily accessible from A6

• Houses and apartments have their own parking spaces

• Excellent bike paths connection to other districts and neighbourhoods in Almere

• Bike parkings available at supermarkets or parks

• Direct and safe cycle lanes make it easy to travel around the area

Excellent Connectivity: Almere Poort has great transport connections. It has its own train station and lies close to the A6 motorway, so Amsterdam and the nearby cities and towns in Het Gooi region are easily accessible

What to Expect

LIFE IN ALMERE POORT

• Could be expensive due to proximity to Amsterdam

• Family homes further from centre offer better value

• Parking usually included, but some apartments may charge extra. Please check with rental office

• Mix of new construction (post-2005) with ongoing development

Housing & Living

• High-rise apartments: in Duin and spread in the neighbourhoods

• Terraced houses/rijtjeshuis

• Modern townhouses/herenhuzien in the newly developed New Brooklyn

• Luxury developments: beach condos near Almeerderstrand and selected areas

• Custom build plots/zelfbouwwijk: Available in Homeruskwartier for private development. It is currently the largest in the Netherlands.

Housing Types

Neighbourhood

Living Reality

• Homeruskwartier: Custom housing plots with streets named after characters in Greek mythology

• Europakwartier: Modern urban apartments divided by railway tracks (West and East)

• Duin: Beach condos with unique sand dune setting up to 10 meters high

• Olympiakwartier: new developed around the station

• Young, growing district with ongoing construction

• Good access to green spaces and waterfront

• Modern infrastructure and planned neighborhoods

• Supermarkets and shops in walking distance - Albert Heijn, PLUS, Kruidvat, and more.

Sports & Recreation

ENJOY LIFE IN ALMERE POORT

• Zwembad Almere Poort (swimming pool)

• Topsportcentrum Almere (sports center)

• Water sports megastore George Kniest

• Cascade Park

Nature & Recreation

• Almeerderstrand: a spacious beach on the IJmeer. Enjoy sunbathing, walking, and watching the beautiful sunset in the summers or take a dip in the refreshing water by the beach all through the year.

• Pampushout is located at the north of Almere Poort. Perfect for natural retreat.

Almeerderstrand & Pampushout

Check them out!

EDUCATION

Schools in Almere Poort

Almere Poort offers educational options for families, though as the newest district of Almere, the selection is more limited compared to Almere Stad. The district currently has several primary and secondary schools. Explore the map below to have an overview of schools and childcares in Almere Poort.

For international or bilingual education, please contact International School Almere (primary & secondary) and De Meergronden (secondary, bilingual).

Always contact schools directly to check about current availability, application processes, and backup options!