Sightseeing in Amersfoort - what to see. Complete travel guide

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 …
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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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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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Survived castles around Amersfoort
♥ Castle 'Drakensteyn Castle' , 11.2 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 'Drakensteyn Castle' , 11.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Huis Doorn' , 13.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Vredenburg Castle' , 19.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Duurstede Castle' , 20.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Slot Zuylen' , 21.3 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Amersfoort
♥ National Park 'Utrechtse Heuvelrug' , 11.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Hoge Veluwe' , 31.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Veluwezoom' , 44.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Loonse en Drunense Duinen' , 57.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Biesbosch' , 61.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Utrechtse Heuvelrug' , 11.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'De Hoge Veluwe' , 31.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Veluwezoom' , 44.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'De Loonse en Drunense Duinen' , 57.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'De Biesbosch' , 61.5 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Amersfoort and around
♥ Art museum 'Museum Catharijneconvent' Utrecht, 19 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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♥ Art museum 'Museum Catharijneconvent' Utrecht, 19 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Centraal Museum' Utrecht, 19.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Hofje van Mevrouw Van Aerden' Leerdam, 35.1 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Amersfoort from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Erasmusbrug
From the series “Unbelievable and Magnificent Bridges and Viaducts”
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Distance from Amersfoort center - 66.9 km.
The construction of the bridge cost more than 163 million euros. Queen Beatrix took part in the ceremonial opening ceremonies. Since the opening, the bridge has 'an active social and cultural life'. The director and main actor Jackie Chan has the bridge as the shooting location of the series 'Who am I?' Filmes in 1998 was chosen. In 2005 the concert of the world famous DJ Tiesto took place on the background of the beautiful bridge. The Erasmus Bridge is one of the landmarks of modern Rotterdam, connecting the city center with one of the newest and most active districts - Kop van Zuid. …
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Rotterdam
From the series “Permanently Sinking Cities and Regions”
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Distance from Amersfoort center - 66.6 km.
Even in the 16th century on the territory of the Netherlands the first windmills were built for dewatering the lands. However, the storms became harder and harder year by year. If the water will rise even for a meter, Hague, Brugger, Amsterdam and Rotterdam will be fully destroyed. Until the ocean level is relatively stable, specialists can cope with the problems. In the event of the global warming, the situation can be drastically changed. …
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Efteling Park
From the series “The Most Fantastic Amusement Parks in the World”
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Distance from Amersfoort center - 60.3 km.
For the guests who like the breathtaking and active entertainments, there are more than 30 attractions, including 5 roller coasters. The interesting attractions can also be found in the 'house with the ghosts'. The realistic attraction 'the Land of Dreams' will please the small park guests. As a legend tells, Walt Disney visited the Efteling Park shortly after the opening. The magical atmosphere of the park has inspired him to found Disneyland. …
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Hard Rock Will Open a Casino in London
The company was honored with several important awards. For example, Forbes Magazine named Hard Rock a Top Employer for Women in 2019 and 2020. Last year, Forbes additionally called the company one of the Best Employers for Diversity. Some hotels in the portfolio are truly unique the first Guitar Hotel in the world, which is open in South Florida, the US, was selected as the 2020 Property of the Year by Global Gaming. In addition to the operating hotel in London, Hard Rock plans to open one more hotel that will be located in the former Kellogg’s factory. The abandoned factory will be transformed into a 353-room hotel. The first phase is set to open in late 2022.
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The company was honored with several important awards. For example, Forbes Magazine named Hard Rock a Top Employer for Women in 2019 and 2020. Last year, Forbes additionally called the company one of the Best Employers for Diversity. Some hotels in the portfolio are truly unique the first Guitar Hotel in the world, which is open in South Florida, the US, was selected as the 2020 Property of the Year by Global Gaming. In addition to the operating hotel in London, Hard Rock plans to open one more hotel that will be located in the former Kellogg’s factory. The abandoned factory will be transformed into a 353-room hotel. The first phase is set to open in late 2022.

17.01.2021
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