City Amersfoort
Talking about versatile towns! Amersfoort is a fortress town in heart and soul that was exposed to a huge number of influences, due to its central position. And it shows. Many describe it as a shopping utopia. Still, the town's best attraction is its rich history. Monumental buildings, narrow alleys and beautiful canals provide an insight in what medieval town once looked like. Contemporary merges with ancient in Amersfoort.
Go out!
Dierenpark (Animal park) Amersfoort shows a lot to be seen and done. It's not simply walking the paths alongside the animals, but it's climbing, scrambling, sliding and jumping! The klim alles-route (climb everything route) for children takes them on a challenging adventure past the bears, hyenas and lions. This guarantees amazing shots for the photo album.
Address: Barchman Wuytierslaan 224
History
It is impossible to name a specific historic activity in Amersfoort basically. A walk through historical Amersfoort should therefore be on your bucket list always. And do not forget to visit the Koppelpoort, the medieval town and waterway gate; and climb the Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren (Our Lady tower) (‘Lange Jan’).
Gastronomical
NUL33 had best be described as an eating and drinking experience. The cafe/restaurant is established in a monumental building, fitted with many striking Jugendstil-features. While you're having a drink look up to see the patterned painting on the ceiling. Furthermore, most of the dishes you will find on the menu are made using local products.
Address: Langestraat 76
Special
Let's be honest. Everyone love chocolate, right? And that is precisely why the little Sweet Sisters shop is so popular. The two sisters who founded it, both have a sweet tooth. And they particularly crave the divine bonbons they sell.
Address: Krommestraat 3
Shopping
The Krommestraat is one of the oldest streets in town, that was traditionally part of the thriving centre. You can find a large number of unique individual business there. For instance Las Lunas. This fashion boutique is has widely renowned for more than ten years.
Address: Krommestraat 20
Cultuur
Few people are aware that the famous artist Piet Mondriaan - you know, from the red-blue-yellow-white shapes - was born in Amersfoort . The dwelling where he spent the first eight years of his life, now houses a museum. Do the audio-visual tour, or paint your own art piece in the atelier.
Address: Kortegracht 11
Made possible by contribution of: VVV Amersfoort – Time for Amersfoort
