Almere Digital Nomad Guide - Tips & Local Information
ESSENTIALS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏙️ City |
Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands |
| 👥 Population |
Approx. 223,000 |
| 💻 Internet Speed |
Avg. 150-500 Mbps (Fiber widely available) |
| 💸 Currency & Banking |
1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks: ING, ABN AMRO, Rabobank |
| 🚰 Tap Water |
Drinkable, high quality |
| 🔌 Power |
230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets |
| 📶 SIM Card |
KPN, Vodafone, T-Mobile (Odido). Prepaid ~€15-20/10GB |
| 💳 Banking for Expats |
Bunq (digital), Revolut, ING (requires BSN) |
| 🛌 Accommodation |
Funda.nl, Pararius, Airbnb (Avg. €1,600/month for 1-bed) |
| 💳 Cashless Friendly |
Yes, Maestro/V-Pay and Debit Mastercard/Visa preferred over cash |
| 🏠 Short Term Rentals |
Airbnb, Booking.com, Leonardo Hotel Almere |
| 🛏️ Budget Accommodation |
Hotel Finn (~€90/night), Ibis Styles Almere (~€85/night) |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Tourists |
Almere Centrum (near the Citadel and shops) |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads |
Almere Duin (beach vibes) or Almere Poort (fast train access to Amsterdam) |
WORKING AND NETWORKING
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏢 Best Coworking Space |
Spaces - Almere, Stationsplein (€250/mo desk; €35 day pass) |
| ☕ Best Cafe for Work |
The Coffee Bean (Stationsplein 68), Bagels & Beans (Bovenclarenstraat 15) |
| 💼 Networking Events |
Almere City Marketing events, Meetup.com (Tech Almere groups) |
| 🥂 Social Events for Expats |
International Almere (Facebook Group), Expat Center East Netherlands networking |
TRANSPORTATION
| Topic |
Details |
| 🚕 Best Taxi/Ride App |
Uber (available but pricey), Bolt |
| 🚲 Bike/Scooter Rental |
OV-fiets (at stations, €4.50/day), Donkey Republic |
| 🏖️ Best Beach Nearby |
Almeerderstrand (Almere Poort) |
| ✈️ Top Regional Airline |
Transavia (operating from Schiphol/Eindhoven) |
| ✈️ Top International Airline |
KLM (Schiphol Airport is 30 mins by train) |
| 🛣️ Highway Access |
A6 (runs through city), A1 (connects to Amsterdam/Hilversum) |
| 🚉 Main Train/Transit Hub |
Almere Centrum Station |
| 🚍 Public Transport Passes |
OV-chipkaart (Anonymous or Personal). All-in-one Dutch transit |
| ✈️ Regional Travel |
NS Trains (Amsterdam in 20-30 mins, Utrecht in 45 mins) |
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏥 Best Hospital |
Flevoziekenhuis (Hospitaalweg 1) |
| 🧘 Yoga & Wellness Centers |
Yoga Saffraan (Almere Haven), Thermen La Mer (Day Spa) |
| 🏋️ Gyms & Fitness Centers |
Basic-Fit (multiple locations, €20-30/mo), Fit For Free |
| 🧺 Laundry Services |
Wasserette de Poort (Beneluxlaan 575) |
FOOD AND DRINK
| Topic |
Details |
| 📱 Best Food Delivery App |
Thuisbezorgd.nl, UberEats, Flink/Getir (groceries) |
| 🍽️ Best Local Dish to Try |
Kroket, Poffertjes, Haring (available at Saturday markets) |
| 🍱 Vegan/Vegetarian Options |
Copper Branch (Centrum), Vitaminstore Almere |
| 🍫 Best Dessert Spots |
Ice & Co (Grote Markt), Banketbakkerij Tetteroo |
| 🛒 Affordable Shopping Spots |
Almere Centrum Market (Saturdays), Action, Lidl |
| 🛒 E-commerce/Online Store |
Bol.com, Coolblue.nl, Amazon.nl |
| 🛒 Grocery Delivery |
Picnic (app-only), Albert Heijn (ah.nl) |
| 🍸 Bar/Nightlife Area |
Grote Markt (De Meester, Bierfabriek Almere) |
| 🍻 Local Brewery |
Bierfabriek Almere (Koopmanstraat 10) |
| 🍷 Wine Bars |
Wijnhuis Almere (Belfort 118) |
| 🍲 Street Food Stalls |
Patatzaak 't Pleintje (Grote Markt) |
| 🍕 Popular International Cuisine |
Rosita’s (Mexican), Woodstone Pizza and Wine |
CULTURE AND ATTRACTIONS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🎟️ Must-See Landmarks |
De Citadel (Architecture by Christian de Portzamparc) |
| 🏛️ Museums & Art Venues |
Kunstlinie (KAF), PIT Safety Museum |
| 🏰 Historical Sites |
Almere is a 'new' city (est. 1976); nearby Muiderslot Castle (15 mins drive) |
| 🕍 Religious Sites |
Sint-Bonifatiuskerk, Sultan Ahmed Mosque |
| 🎉 Annual Events |
Almere City Run (June), Libelle Zomerweek |
| 🎨 Cultural Districts |
Almere Centrum (Modernist architecture focuses) |
| 🎭 Theater Venues |
Kunstlinie (Esplanade 10) |
| 🛍️ Local Markets |
Almere Centrum Market (Wednesdays & Saturdays) |
| 🎼 Music Scene |
Poppodium de Meester |
| 🎨 Street Art |
Murals at Almere Buiten via 'Street Art Almere' initiative |
| 🧑🍳 Cooking Classes |
Kookstudio Almere (Markerkant) |
| 👩🎨 Art Galleries |
Corrosia Theater, Expo & Film (Almere Haven) |
| 🕰️ Historic Buildings |
The Wave (Complex by René van Zuuk) |
| 🏴 Local Heritage |
Polder identity - city built on reclaimed land 2-5m below sea level |
NATURE AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
| Topic |
Details |
| 🌅 Nearby Nature Escapes |
Oostvaardersplassen (Wild horses, deer) |
| 🏞️ National Parks Nearby |
Nationaal Park Nieuw Land |
| 🚲 Cycling/Walking Paths |
Rondje Weerwater (Lake path), Kromslootpark |
| 🌄 Scenic Viewpoints |
Almere Duin (View over the IJmeer) |
| 🦉 Birdwatching Locations |
Lepelaarplassen |
| 🔥 Bonfire-Friendly Spots |
Not permitted in public; specific fire pits at scouting sites/campsites only |
OTHER SERVICES AND AMENITIES
| Topic |
Details |
| 📦 Parcel Delivery Service |
PostNL, DHL, DPD points located in Albert Heijn/Primera |
| 🛠️ Tech Repair Services |
ThePhoneLab Almere, PC-Hulp Almere |
| 🧑🏫 Language Classes |
TopTaal Almere, Volksuniversiteit Almere |
| 📚 Libraries & Study Spots |
De Nieuwe Bibliotheek (Stadhuisplein) |
| 🏘️ Community Centers |
Buurtcentrum De Shelter |
| 🕹️ Gaming Lounges |
Go! Gaming (Pathé Almere) |
| 🎰 Casino & Gaming Halls |
Holland Casino Almere |
| 🏓 Table Tennis Spots |
TTV Almere (Landgrabensingel) |
BUSINESS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (City Center) |
Approx. €5,200 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €208,000) |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) |
Approx. €4,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €180,000) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) |
Approx. €4,900 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €294,000) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) |
Approx. €4,200 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €252,000) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) |
Approx. €4,700 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €376,000) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) |
Approx. €4,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €320,000) |
| 💼 Corporate Tax |
19% up to €200k, 25.8% above that |
| 💵 Dividend Withholding Tax |
15% |
| 🏦 Tax System |
Worldwide income basis for residents |
| 📈 Highest Income Tax Bracket |
49.5% (above €75,518) |
| 🧾 VAT |
21% (Standard), 9% (Reduced) |
| 🌐 Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules |
Yes, EU ATAD compliant |
| 🏠 Property Tax |
Yes, OZB (Onroerende-zaakbelasting) based on WOZ-value |
| 🏠 Property Transaction Tax |
10.4% standard; 2% for primary residence; 0% for first-time buyers under 35 (<€510k) |
| 💻 Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads |
30% Ruling (Tax-free allowance) for high-skilled migrants |
🧭 CONTINUE EXPLORING ALMERE