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Amersfoort City Guide

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AMERSFOORT CITY GUIDE

Immerse yourself in gorgeous Amersfoort. With its canals and typically Dutch gables, you will feel the city’s rich history everywhere. Dating back to 1425, there is the iconic ‘Koppelpoort’. If you are on the lookout for the perfect picture, Amersfoort is the right spot for you. We love to mix modern life with beautiful historical surroundings. Let

yourself be surprised!

tip: don’tforget to bring your

camera! * koppelpoort

Tip: Check out what’s happening this week in Amersfoort’s main music venue Fluor, located in a former toothpaste factory.

* hidden gem

* hoog vuur

* de nieuwe stad

* eemhavenDE NIEUWE STAD

Discover this hidden gem, located next to the river Eem harbor. What was once a thriving industrial area is now an upcoming neighborhood with cultural hotspots, craft shops, and restaurants that serve locally produced food

and drinks.

THINGS TO DO

Never a dull moment in Amersfoort. Daredevils can climb the 98 meter high ‘Tower of Our Dear Lady’. Leisure seekers will enjoy a boat tour through the medieval canals. Or learn more about the city and take one of the guided walking

tours.

Let yourselfbe surprised!

* paddleboarding

* eemhaven

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SHOP TILL YOU DROP!

Amersfoort boasts a variety of trendy shops and unique boutiques. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift, a new outfit or some home decoration, shopping areas like the Sint Jorisplein, the Krommestraat or the Langestraat

will keep you entertained for hours.

* city centershopping is cheaper

than therapy!

“s” is for shopping

WINE ’N DINE

Amersfoort has many squares where life can be enjoyed to the full. There is a plethora of cultural festivities - many of them free. So sit back with friends in one of the many outdoor seating areas for something to eat or drink and

enjoy the scenery - and the people!

enjoy the bright side

of life!

Tip: Amersfoort has always been an important beer-brewing city. Try one of the many local brews. Or you may also enjoy the locally

roasted ‘best coffee of the Netherlands’.

* de hof

OUTSIDE THE CENTER

Amersfoort has more to offer than just its renowned medieval center. You need at least a couple of days to explore hip urban areas like the Wagenwerkplaats or Isselt, or stroll through beautiful parks like Randenbroek or Het Plantsoen. The city is also ideally based for daytrips to the spectacular Dutch landscapes that surround it. Take a boat, train or bike and explore the all the beauty the

Netherlands has to offer!

exploreamersfoort

placesyou need to experience

* wagenwerkplaats

* isselt

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Vormgeving: Thijs Mertens, Letters en Plaatjes© 2019 Stichting Citymarketing Amersfoort

* AmersfoortCity guide