How to spend top weekend in Amersfoort - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites
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Paragliding
If you are not scared of height, you can always look at landmarks of Amersfoort from high above. Parachuting is one of the most typical ways to do that. However, if you are not ready for a stressful jump out of an airplane, there is one more solution for you. It is called paragliding. You will get same excitement and emotions as during a parachute jump, but you will not need to jump into emptiness. No special training is required as well.
The most romantic and unique in the city is the floating hotel Hotelschip Vita Nova. It is set on an amazing boat moored near the historic district of Amersfoort. The floating hotel offers …
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Miniature Amersfoort can boast of more than a decent choice of places for shopping. The main part of popular shops is concentrated around St. George's Square. You can find popular clothing …
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Parachute Jumping
If you are dreaming of flying and looking at the beauty of Amersfoort from a bird’s eye view, consider making a parachute jump. Long jump with an instructor is traditionally the most popular choice for tourists. It is also considered the safest one. You don’t need to undergo any special training to perform the jump as the instructor will do all the hard work himself. You will only admire the flight and gorgeous view.![Koppelpoort Koppelpoort](../../common/img_cities_w300/amersfoort--2140452-2.jpg)
A wonderful ancient city, Amersfoort is full of medieval era sights that are still in great condition. Its territory attracted first citizens yet in the 10th century, but it was only the …
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Excursion to Onze-Lieve-Vrouwetoren Tower
If you are fond of historic landmarks, Amersfoort has a suitable place for you – the gorgeous Onze-Lieve-Vrouwetoren Tower that was built in the 15th century. Locals often call it “The Holy Mother’s Tower”. Visitors can not only step inside the tower but also climb up to the very top. It is allowed to visit the tower only together with a guide who will tell you many interesting facts about it.
The city offers more than 250 gastronomic establishments of various levels and specializations. On the streets of Amersfoort, you can find cozy pubs serving the best beers and meat snacks, …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Amersfoort and surroundings
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Michelin-starred restaurants in Amersfoort
♥ Restaurant 'The Oriental Swan' Soesterberg. Type - International. 7.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'De Melodie' Soest. Type - Modern cuisine. 7.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant '’t Spiehuis' Soest. Type - Classic cuisine. 9.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant '’t Regthuys' Maarn. Type - Modern cuisine. 9.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'De Hoefslag' Bosch en Duin. Type - Modern cuisine|Creative. 9.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'The Oriental Swan' Soesterberg. Type - International. 7.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'De Melodie' Soest. Type - Modern cuisine. 7.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant '’t Spiehuis' Soest. Type - Classic cuisine. 9.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant '’t Regthuys' Maarn. Type - Modern cuisine. 9.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'De Hoefslag' Bosch en Duin. Type - Modern cuisine|Creative. 9.8 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around Amersfoort
♥ Castle 'Huis Doorn' , 13.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Vredenburg Castle' , 19.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Duurstede Castle' , 20.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Slot Zuylen' , 21.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Nijenrode Castle' , 25.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Huis Doorn' , 13.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Vredenburg Castle' , 19.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Duurstede Castle' , 20.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Slot Zuylen' , 21.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Nijenrode Castle' , 25.6 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Amersfoort and around
♥ Art museum 'Centraal Museum' Utrecht, 19.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Hofje van Mevrouw Van Aerden' Leerdam, 35.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Centraal Museum' Utrecht, 19.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Hofje van Mevrouw Van Aerden' Leerdam, 35.1 km from the center. On the map
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Public palaces near Amersfoort
♥ Palace 'Kasteel Drakestein' , 11.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Royal Palace of Amsterdam' , 41.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Kasteel Drakestein' , 11.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Royal Palace of Amsterdam' , 41.7 km from the center. On the map
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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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27.07.2024
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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27.07.2024
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