City break in Amersfoort. Active leisure ideas for Amersfoort - attractions, recreation and nightlife
Those tourists who have chosen the Amersfoort as a destination for holiday will be able a wide variety of activities. Here you will enjoy fine pubs, where every evening interesting cultural programs are organized. In local bars, you will be offered to try the best varieties beer. Fans of night entertainment will also be able to choose a club to their liking. In Jackson nightclub, which serves as a cafe in the daytime, you can spend a relaxing evening at the bar full of delicious cocktails, and have wild parties on the dance floor. The same system as the Jackson has popular among locals Fiji club. Here you can dance all night on the raised dance floor. The busiest time in the club is on Friday and Saturday nights. Lapart is the true institution for gays in Amersfoort. It is filled up every Saturday night, and everyone is welcome here.
The brightest tourist attraction of Amersfoort is the beautiful Toren Tower. Once the 94-meter-high Woman's Tower was part of a large-scale construction - the Lange Jan cathedral. … Open
Admirers of magic and mysteries should visit the castle of Merlin, whose guests, at every step, will be expected by mystical adventures. Close to the entertainment park, there is a large camping and a bungalow-park. Here you will have the greatest choice for outdoor recreational activities. Surrounded by picturesque nature you can organize a picnic, make a lot of amazing photos against the backdrop of outstanding natural attractions. Shopping fans will not get bored here. In Amersfoort, there are a lot of boutiques of fashionable clothes, and large shopping centers, and supermarkets, where you can buy delicacies and excellent Dutch cheese.
The best way to enjoy the panorama of a picturesque city is to take a ride on a balloon. Such ariel excursions are very popular with visitors and especially for tourists. In the city, there is a special platform from where huge colorful balloons fly up. This "air" walk became kind of ritual, which every traveler should try, so do not be an exception! For those who are afraid of heights, there is no less attractive option - to ride a boat along the canals of the city and to appreciate the unique architectural sights. An important sight-seeing facility is an old cemetery, where Soviet soldiers who died during the Second World War are buried. More than 800 people rest in peace in the cemetery. Despite the fact that the attraction has a rather gloomy status, it is visited by many visitors. The entrance to the cemetery is decorated with a screw from the old Soviet aircraft.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Amersfoort and surroundings
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National and city parks around Amersfoort
♥ National Park 'Utrechtse Heuvelrug' , 11.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'De Hoge Veluwe' , 31.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Veluwezoom' , 44.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'De Loonse en Drunense Duinen' , 57.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'De Biesbosch' , 61.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Utrechtse Heuvelrug' , 11.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'De Hoge Veluwe' , 31.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Veluwezoom' , 44.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'De Loonse en Drunense Duinen' , 57.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'De Biesbosch' , 61.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
Amusement parks near Amersfoort
♥ Amusement park 'Oud Valkeveen' Naarden, 21.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Koningin Juliana Toren' Apeldoorn, 37.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Walibi Holland' Biddinghuizen, 41.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Amsterdam Dungeon' Amsterdam, 41.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Amusementspark Tivoli' Berg en Dal, 52.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Oud Valkeveen' Naarden, 21.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Koningin Juliana Toren' Apeldoorn, 37.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Walibi Holland' Biddinghuizen, 41.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Amsterdam Dungeon' Amsterdam, 41.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Amusementspark Tivoli' Berg en Dal, 52.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
Water attractions around Amersfoort
♥ Water park 'WipeOut Zoelen' , 24.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Dutch Water Dreams' Zoetermeer, 60.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Tikibad' Wassenaar, 68.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Aquaventura' Hellendoorn, 76.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Splesj' Hoeven, 85.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'WipeOut Zoelen' , 24.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Dutch Water Dreams' Zoetermeer, 60.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Tikibad' Wassenaar, 68.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Aquaventura' Hellendoorn, 76.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Splesj' Hoeven, 85.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
Michelin-starred restaurants in Amersfoort
♥ Restaurant 'De Saffraan' Amersfoort. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'De Aubergerie' Amersfoort. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Het Bergpaviljoen' Amersfoort. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Rauw' Amersfoort. Type - Meats and grills. 2.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Eetvilla van den Brink' Soest. Type - Classic cuisine. 5.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'De Saffraan' Amersfoort. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'De Aubergerie' Amersfoort. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Het Bergpaviljoen' Amersfoort. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Rauw' Amersfoort. Type - Meats and grills. 2.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Eetvilla van den Brink' Soest. Type - Classic cuisine. 5.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sites around Amersfoort from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Queen's Day
From the series “Most Enchanting and Vibrant Festivals”
Check on the map: Distance from Amersfoort center - 15 km.
The Queen’s Day is an occasion to trade all possible things. Very often in the street markets you can buy unique antiques and works of art. The most extensive festivities are traditionally held in Amsterdam. As the city centre is overcrowded, no transport is possible there. Thousands of visitors have to walk. Plenty of interesting decorations and orange clothing, exciting street performances and markets that stretch for several kilometres are really worth visiting and enjoying. …
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Netherlands Institute of Sound and Image
From the series “Glass Architecture - Impressive Villas and Buildings from Glass”
Check on the map: Distance from Amersfoort center - 17.2 km.
In the great beautiful building has also placed offices and conference halls. The last floor is used by the Museum of Mass Media, which is open for all guests of the city. The 54th meters façade was decorated within three years. The façade has 2 100 vivid panels. Inside the building has a lot of unusual glass elements. The building has marvellous glass staircases, glass partitions that separated large area. At night Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision looks amazing. …
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Saudi Arabia to Open 38 Hotels in Diriyah
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022. Read this
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Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022. Read this
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Guide to your best city break in Amersfoort - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Amersfoort - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Amersfoort?' disappears immediately.