Hello all,
I like to share some inspiration for anyone who is planning to visit The Netherlands.
Today the city Amersfoort.
Located in the province of Utrecht, a lively city with a beautiful old city center.
The city center is on walking distance from the station, filled with shops, restaurants and cute alleys to discover.
- Muurhuizen (street, city walk)
When you walk through the Muurhuizen you imagine yourself in the Middle Ages. When the city began to expand as a result of the economic boom in 1380, a new city wall had to be built. The old wall was torn down and from about 1500 houses were built with the material from the old wall along the line where the city wall had stood. Because the construction of these houses took place in different periods, a great diversity of forms emerged.
Muurhuizen
- From mainstation, take bus 5, 6, 15, or 17 (5 minutes) to busstop “Amersfoort, Centrum” or walk 15 minutes.
- Mondriaanhuis (The Modrian House)
The birthplace of Piet Mondriaan is now a modern museum with exhibits on the artist & his works.
Museum
- From mainstation, take bus 5, 6, 15, or 17 (5 minutes) to busstop “Amersfoort, Centrum” or walk 15 minutes.
- Kunsthal KAdE (Museum)
Kunsthal KAdE offers exhibitions in the field of contemporary/modern art, design and contemporary visual culture. KAdE does not have its own collection and therefore has the freedom to program a variety of subjects. In addition to exhibitions, Kunsthal KAdE organises a public programme with guided tours, workshops and lectures. Kunsthal KAdE is located just outside the city walls of Amersfoort. Through the beautiful 15th-century Koppelpoort you arrive in the New Town on the river Eem.
Museum
- From mainstation, take bus 2, 3 or 4 (10 minutes) to busstop “Amersfoort, Eemplein” or walk 13 minutes.
- Water Cruise
A lovely cruis on the canals of Amersfoort. You can choose between the West and East route (or pick both) and discover Amersfoort from a different angle.
Cruise
- From mainstation, take bus 5, 6, 15, or 17 (5 minutes) to busstop “Amersfoort, Centrum” or walk 15 minutes. (Krommestraat 3, Amersfoort)
- Onze Lieve Vrouwe Toren (Tower)
The country's 3rd highest, this historic late-Gothic tower offers guided tours & scenic city views. Climb up all the way to the top and enjoy a beautiful view over the city and beyond.
Tower
- From mainstation, take bus 5, 6, 15, or 17 (5 minutes) to busstop “Amersfoort, Centrum” or walk 15 minutes. (Krankeledenstraat 30, Amersfoort)
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Dierenpark Amersfoor (Zoo)
Amersfoort Zoo is the zoo for children. In our forest full of adventure, you can climb, clamber, dive and slide between the trees all day long, while also learning all about the animal world. Here you can smell, see, hear and feel how special and beautiful nature is. The animals, but also their habitat.
Zoo
- From mainstation, take bus 70 (6 minutes) to busstop “Amersfoort, Dieenpark” or walk 26 minutes. - Hofplein (Townsquare)
Did you know that the Hof is the largest square in downtown Amersfoort? The bustling square is home to several restaurants and cafes. You can also enjoy the market on Fridays and Saturdays. The name de Hof goes back to the medieval bishop's court that was located on a spur of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug where the Eem River flowed on the east side with a curve. On Saturdays it is especially enjoyable when the market is also on the square.
Townsquare
- From mainstation, take bus 5, 6, 15, or 17 (5 minutes) to busstop “Amersfoort, Centrum” or walk 18 minutes. (Hof, Amersfoort)
Amersfoort
