Zeewolde

Zeewolde
Zeewolde harbor
Zeewolde harbor
Flag of Zeewolde
Coat of arms of Zeewolde
Highlighted position of Zeewolde in a municipal map of Flevoland
Location in Flevoland
Coordinates: 52°20′N 5°33′E / 52.333°N 5.550°E / 52.333; 5.550
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceFlevoland
Established1 January 1984
Government
 • BodyMunicipal council
 • MayorBram Harmsma
Area
 • Total
268.86 km2 (103.81 sq mi)
 • Land247.23 km2 (95.46 sq mi)
 • Water21.63 km2 (8.35 sq mi)
Elevation
2 m (6.6 ft)
Population
 (January 2021)
 • Total
22,879
 • Density93/km2 (240/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
3890–3899
Area code036
Websitewww.zeewolde.nl
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Dutch Topographic map of the municipality of Zeewolde, Sept. 2014.

Zeewolde (Dutch pronunciation: [zeːˈʋɔldə] ⓘ) is a municipality and a town in the Flevoland province in the central Netherlands. It has a population of approximately 24,000 (2024). 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 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.