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.
Due to a great number of kids in Amersfoort, it is not surprising that the most anticipated holidays start in November. Sinterklaas, the predecessor of Santa Claus, comes to the city by ship in the middle of November and presents gifts to those children who behaved well. After St. Nicholas Day, everyone is waiting for Christmas. Local Christmas cannot be compared to the American one. Amersfoort treats Christmas in a special way. There are no excessive decorations on the streets, only modest accents, reminding that Christmas is still coming soon. During this magical holiday, you will be able to stroll around festive streets and purchase various local goods on the small fairs. On December 26, locals celebrate the Day of St. Stephen. The Dutch go to visit various events, restaurants, and theaters. If you decide to combine shopping and travel to Christmas Holland, do not forget to grab a couple of days before or after Christmas, when festive discounts prevail in the stores.
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