Why go
- City and municipality in Utrecht, Netherlands.
- Known for Flatlands.
- Served by Soesterberg Glidersite.
History
Amersfoort is a city and municipality in the Utrecht province of the Netherlands. As of 31 January 2023, the municipality had a population of 160,902, making it the second-largest of the province and fifteenth-largest of the country. Amersfoort is also one of the largest Dutch railway junctions with its three stations—Amersfoort Centraal, Schothorst and Vathorst—due to its location on two of the Netherlands' main east to west and north to south railway lines. The city was used during the 1928 Summer Olympics as a venue for the modern pentathlon events. Amersfoort marked its 750th anniversary as a city in 2009.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Soesterberg Glidersite. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Fietsboot (Amersfoort), 0.8 km); routes include Fietsboot Amersfoort-Soest, Fietsboot Soest-Baarn, Fietsboot Spakenburg - Amersfoort.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Amersfort, Netherlands. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.