Zeewolde

Zeewolde (Dutch pronunciation: [zeːˈʋɔldə] ) is a municipality and a town in the Flevoland province in the central Netherlands. It has a population of approximately 22,000 (2017). It is situated in the polder of Flevoland with the small lake called the Wolderwijd to the east. To the south is a large deciduous forest called the Horsterwold. The area to the west is principally agricultural.

Zeewolde
Horsterwold forest
Location in Flevoland
Coordinates: 52°20′N 5°33′E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceFlevoland
Established1 January 1984
Government
  BodyMunicipal council
  MayorGerrit Jan Gorter
Area
  Total268.86 km2 (103.81 sq mi)
  Land247.23 km2 (95.46 sq mi)
  Water21.63 km2 (8.35 sq mi)
Elevation
2 m (7 ft)
Population
 (January 2021)
  Total22,879
  Density93/km2 (240/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
3890–3899
Area code036
Websitewww.zeewolde.nl

Zeewolde is known for its landscape and nature art. The best-known art work is Sea Level by Richard Serra, located in the De Wetering landscape park.

In the Hulkesteinse forest there is the naturist resort Flevo-Natuur, with recreation bungalows, a camp site, and the possibility of day recreation.

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