Amersfoort is an honorable ancient city in the Netherlands. It perfectly preserved historical monuments of medieval architecture, so every tourist will be able to enjoy its rich history. Officially the status of the city and its current name the city received in the 13th century. Local people are proud of their history and call it the "city of people" created by people. The city of Amersfoort with a population of 128 thousand people is the second largest city in the province of Utrecht - the central part of the Netherlands. It is also ranked 17th in importance in the Netherlands as a whole. The municipality of the city includes the settlements of Hoogland, Hooglanderveen, and Stoutenburg-Noord. Amersfoort is a very diverse, distinct and prosperous city with modern architecture and a thriving economy.
The predominant color of the city is blue, which symbolizes water, and green - the color of forests and parks that the city abounds in. From an economic point of view, Amersfoort is one of the most vital cities in the Netherlands with huge manpower and high average income. It is on the third place in terms of net income per capita among 25 cities with a population of more than 100 thousand people. The city will amaze any tourist, even the most refined gourmet with its variety of gastronomic institutions. More than 250 pubs and restaurants offering excellent beer, as well as French, Japanese, Mexican and Flemish cuisine for every taste, from the most affordable to the most luxurious.
It’s not difficult to choose a stylish and comfortable hotel in Amersfoort. One of the coolest design hotels of the city is Logement de Gaaper. It’s set in a gorgeous historic … Open
One of the most unusual events of Amersfoort takes place on May annually - the holiday called "Nudist Day". The name of the holiday speaks for itself! The main venue for this event can be found in the famous Sportfondsenbad pool. Due to its rich ancient architecture and history, the city of Amersfoort is one of the venues for the famous national holiday - Open Monumentendag. This is the Open Day in the local historical buildings of Holland. Annually in the second weekend of September, ancient buildings, like houses on canals, lofts, churches, factory buildings open their doors to visitors. And many also prepare an interesting program for its guests. The entrance to the buildings is free. So if you are planning a trip to Amersfoort in September, be sure the witness this event due to the variety of interesting entertainment program.
Berghotel Amersfoort - Utrecht deserves priority among upscale hotels of Amersfoort. Its opening was held more than a hundred years ago. The building housing the hotel is one of the … Open