Things to do & places to visit in Amersfoort, Utrecht Province, The Netherlands

Monolithic gates still protect Amersfoort, a well-preserved medieval city that remains connected to its history. Built into the foundations of 13th-century defensive walls, the Muurhuizen wall houses are one of the city’s most intriguing features. Art enthusiasts should visit the Mondriaan House (birthplace of abstract artist Piet Mondriaan) and the Armando Museum, a collection of works by the famed Dutch painter.

Amersfoort city in , Utrecht Province, The Netherlands. Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam, current date and time: Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 23:51.

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General weather summary in May

64°F - 46°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Moderately chilly with a gentle breeze

Feels like

23%

Chance of rain

73.0 millimeters

Amount

14.6 mph

Wind speed

72%

Humidity

15.7

Daylight length

5:45 AM

Sunrise

9:24 PM

Sunset

46%

Cloud cover

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Top things to do (19)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Rock City Escape (205 reviews)
- Professional
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 11:45 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games

Immersive and professional. A very good escape room and an experience our group won't forget. I'll never forget the welcoming by the hostess. See more..
5.0 Crazy Selfie (100 reviews)
- Crazy selfies are really crazy
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Game & Entertainment Centers

Holland's first selfie studio full of optical illusions and photo technics. Our host will show you the best tricks for the most crazy pictures. Download the free Crazy Selfie App and visit our studio in centre of Amersfoort (middle of Holland) See more..
5.0 Musiom (12 reviews)
- A wonderful little museum with lots of paintings and fascinating glass art
Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums

Musiom is a new museum for contemporary art in Amersfoort and offers a platform to artists who were born around the 1950s and have gained national and international recognition since the 1980s. The work of these artists could already be admired in galleries and at famous art fairs. See more..
4.5 Amersfoort Zoo (1.034 reviews)
- A brilliant zoo
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Zoos

A brilliant zoo with really well thought out experiences for visitors but also the animals. A lot of the animals have an alternative route through the enclosure which is great for the kids and usually with a slide at the end. Probably the best zoo we’ve ever been to in Europe. See more..
4.5 Koppelpoort (371 reviews)
- Part of lovely old city walls
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites

The Koppelpoort is a city gate in Amersfoort. It is a combination of land and water gate. The name is probably derived from the East Middle Dutch word Coppel meaning meadow See more..
4.5 Muurhuizen (298 reviews)
- wonderful old city centre
Historic Sites

Amersfoort is a wonderful city to visit with a unique historical city centre and very good shopping experience and good restaurants and bars as well. See more..
4.5 Onze-Lieve-Vrouwetoren (251 reviews)
- Beautiful views but plan beforehand
Points of Interest & Landmarks

i saw some reviews of people who wanted to climb the tower but found a closed door: be aware that you have to buy your tickets beforehand at the VVV (the Dutch tourist office). Only during summer months there are daily tours to the top of the tower:in July and August every day between 12.00 and 18.00. Outside the summer season there is only one daily tour starting at 14.00. So yes, you get the added benefit of being far from the maddening crowd of Amsterdam, but this goes with reduced opening hours. The views from the top are stunning, and you get to climb up much higher than most towers (to the final trans). When we got the tour, we were the only two people and the tour guide switched effortlessly to English (I'm Dutch but my partner isn't). The tour guide times the guide so that you are close to the carillion when it goes to play, so you can hear the bells from very close. See more..
4.5 Kamperbinnenpoort (216 reviews)
- Best cakes in Amersfoort.
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Best morning coffee, afternoon tea and lunch. Anna's smaakatelier is situated at 4 Grote Sint Jansstraat in Amersfoort. Anna won the dutch baking contest two years ago and now she has her own little shop. Her cakes have very specific and delicate flavours. I highly recommend a visit to Anna's Smaakatelier! See more..
4.5 Stadsbrouwerij De Drie Ringen (81 reviews)
- A lovely little brewery with great beers!
Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Breweries

Al ruim 20 jaar brouwt de Stadsbrouwerij De Drie Ringen op een ambachtelijke wijze in Amersfoort haar bieren. Kom gezellig eens langs om onze fantastische bieren te proeven. Ook als u niet van bier houdt, bent van harte welkom! See more..
4.5 Hofje de Armen de Poth (60 reviews)
- Peacefull Atmosphere
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

We found this place on the way to the city centre. When I saw an open gate, I always try to enter it unless there is a sign "forbidden to enter". when we got in this place, I saw a women that was busy watering her plant. She was very friendly and told us to walk around the complex and we did it. It was very quiet and give you a good feeling. See more..
4.5 Mannenzaal van het St Pieters en Bloklands Gasthuis (46 reviews)
- Now this makes "the good ol' days" sound like a misnomer!
History Museums

The mannenzaal, or men's hall is a very interesting historic site in the beautiful town of amersfoort.! We went during the special weekend where monuments were all open to the public for free. What an interesting place! The actors, in traditional dress really helped to bring the place to life. An amazing place to visit, See more..
4.5 Oude Haven (43 reviews)
- Quaint!
Historic Sites

The old port and connecting waterways of the city are amazing! They are in great shape and show you a piece of history in a most beautiful way. Fun thing is that there are many bridges across the water, most very narrow and only for pedestrians. Stroll around at leisure, in and out of the historic center, and enjoy all the buildings, sights and the green areas. Of course, best enjoyed on a sunny day. There are also many cafés, restaurants and outside terraces. See more..
4.5 de Bibliotheek Het Eemhuis (42 reviews)
- Stunning architecture
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Libraries

For locals, this is obviously a wonderful place to read newspapers, drink coffee, work in peace and quiet, etc. But as a tourist, please take a peak inside. It is wonderfully designed. The light is beautiful and the atmosphere comfortable with the wood and concrete. There is a rooftop bar/restaurant in the top floor with some great views! See more..
4.5 VVV Amersfoort (28 reviews)
- Good tourist information centre
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers

Visiting Amersfoort? Please visit our VVV office at Lieve Vrouwe Plein. Our staff is happy to provide you information regarding city tours, local events and recommended See more..
4.5 Monnikendam / Waterpoort (14 reviews)
- Amazing in the middle of the town
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

This gate is not in the main plaza. This one is a hidden one further away. If you have the change to visit it, you have to cause it's amazing and super big See more..
4.5 Het Eeemhuis (8 reviews)
- Architectuur
Spent 2-3 hours Civic Centres

Kenmerkend voor het eemhuis is zijn indrukwekkende architectuur. Het gebouw is mega monumentaal vormgegeven. Het bestaat uit imposante glasraampartijen met in de nok grote zilveren bollen. De buitenkleur van het eethuis is goudachtig. De gevel is gekleurd met stickers van Mondriaan. Er is ook toegang tot een kunsthal/ kunstkade. See more..
4.5 Stadsmuur Sint Annastraat (5 reviews)
- City Wall
Ancient Ruins • Historic Walking Areas • Architectural Buildings

"Stadsmuur Sint Annastraat" is a part of the remaining city wall of Amersfoort. We didn't intend to visit the centre of Amersfoort so we just took a walk on the green part (park) outside the city wall along the water. We parked our car on the other side of the water. It's a nice place to visit. See more..
4.5 Galerie Rietveldpaviljoen (4 reviews)
- Verrassend
Wednesday: Art Galleries

Verrast door de eigen collectie. ook de door de gemeente Amersfoort 15 aangekochte werken mogen er zijn. See more..
4.0 Mondriaanhuis (201 reviews)
- Round here..
Speciality Museums

The understanding of the role of the nature that showed the cubical forms to a little Piet and rooted the creativity ideas which later were reflected in his creation, comes to you when you take the paths which lead to the house of Mondrian’s birth. Cubical forms are everywhere in this little neighborhood of Amersfoort. This musea is an eye opener to several unknown details from the life of Piet Mondrian and his early works. It’s also the place to discovery the talented artists who’re exposing in this museum. The important aspect of this house-museum is that despite the non spacious size of it, it is wheelchair friendly! See more..
4.0 Museum Flehite (147 reviews)
- Unexpectedly loved this museum
History Museums

Okay it was all in Dutch but what a little gem of a museum. Even a disinterested teenager enjoyed wandering round. Filed a pleasant couple of hours and a nice, inexpensive cafe for a snack or coffee. See more..
4.0 Hof (113 reviews)
- A must see.
Spent 1-2 hours Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas

Hof is the heart of old Amersfoort and on a Friday evening it is buzzing! It was warm enough to sit outside on our first evening but had to sit inside on the second. What a lovely place, full of eateries and wine bars. Wonderful. See more..
4.0 Sint-Joriskerk (60 reviews)
- Bell tower
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

St. Joris kerk (St Georges church) is the largest church in Amersfoort and sits in the main square (the Hof). Not too exciting on the inside but a few times a day about two minutes after the clock has struck the hour figures of St George and the dragon come out of the small bell tower at the front of the church and St George proceeds to slay the dragon. Rather entertaining. See more..
4.0 Belgenmonument (40 reviews)
- Nice
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Wonderful place I have ever been.must visit once when you visit this place .one should must watch the monuments. See more..
4.0 Rock City Brewing (33 reviews)
- When in Amersfoort and you love beers Go Here!
Spent 2-3 hours Breweries

3 guys from Amersfoort are brweing their own beers. They started this brewery/pub/ restaurant this month Been there and tasted 3 of their beets and their homemade pulled pork burger! Wauw! See more..
4.0 Cavaleriemuseum (23 reviews)
- Complete history Dutch cavalry
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums • History Museums

This museum offers a complete overview of the total history of the Dutch cavalry. A collection of small to big items from over a century ago till now. Nice museum for everybody who is interested. The museum has free parking for cars and bicycles. Since it's on military ground, access is only possible after showing your ID (passport, ID card or drivers licence). The museum is good accessible with a wheelchair. Staff is friendly and helpful. Information on signs is only available in Dutch. Time to spend is about 2,5 hours. Opening hours are narrow. If you go on a Wednesday, you can also see an extra exposition from the connectivity division. See more..
4.0 Lutherse Kerk Amersfoort (13 reviews)
- Lutheran Church on Langestraat
Wednesday: Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

In amongst the shopping area is this interesting, welcoming peaceful old church in the Lutheran tradition. Opportunity to learn about its origins and traditions. Open on a Saturday also hold some concerts. See more..
4.0 Park schothorst (11 reviews)
- Schothorst Estate
Parks

It is not a park but it is more an "Estate". In one side, entrance from "hoolesteeg", you will see a grass field with sheeps and a lot of old trees. The area of the old trees ( Veteranen bomen) is forbidden to enter. You can make a walk through a lane of the "European beech" trees. And on the other side there is a green-house, the "Villa Schothorst" with its garden, farm etc. It's a nice place to have a walk, by the way. See more..
4.0 Sint Aegtenkapel (10 reviews)
- historic location but not in 1410 state anymore
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

This former chapel dates back to the year 1410, but not what is here now. It is not a very remarkable building. See more..
4.0 Station Amersfoort Centraal (6 reviews)
- Interchange Station
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

There are services to Amersfoort Centraal from across the country including Den Haag, Utrecht, Amsterdam, Enschede, Zwolle, Leeuwarden and Groningen. There are also local services and international services from Amsterdam to Berlin. There are escalators and lifts to the platforms as well as stairs and the staff were all friendly and helpful. See more..
3.5 Kunsthal KAdE Amersfoort (56 reviews)
- Basically interesting place...
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums

This was pretty much average experience. Theme of the exhibition was mirrors and yes, there was dozens of artistic items with mirrors, but surprisingly there was not surprises. This was ok and where I will also next time when I'll be in Amersfoort. See more..