How big is the city of Amersfoort in the Netherlands?

Amersfoort is a very historic and attractive city to the west of Amsterdam. It has many fine medieval buildings that are well maintained. It is a busy place with a population of just under 150,000 people, but the town centre is easily explored on foot, with most of the main attractions being easily within walking distance.

What was the population of Amersfoort in 2019?

As of 1 January 2019, the municipality had a population of 156,286, making it the second-largest of the province and fifteenth-largest of the country.

What to do in the city of Amersfoort?

Amersfoort is a great city to go shopping in, with everything, (and everyone) catered for, from large international department and clothing stores, to small local arts and crafts establishments.

Is it easy to get to Amersfoort from Amsterdam?

Amersfoort is a well placed modern city with good transport links that is very easy to get in to and around. If you arrive by plane, you will fly into Amsterdam’s Schipol Airport.

Where is DierenPark Amersfoort in the Netherlands?

DierenPark Amersfoort is a 19-hectare zoo located on the West side of Amersfoort, in the province of Utrecht, on the edge of the Birkhoven forest, in the Netherlands. Dierenpark Amersfoort is situated 4 km southwest of Amersfoort. Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 nl . I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake.

Where is the medieval city of Amersfoort located?

Amersfoort is a medieval city to the east of Amsterdam and Utrecht. It is at the edge of their commuting area. The city centre is full of historic buildings and streets, and there is accessible forest into the west and south.

How to get to Amersfoort Netherlands by boat?

Amersfoort The Netherlands is situated along the Eem river. Due to the river and the structure of canals, the city is just perfect to discover by boat. You can rent little boats, called sloepjes (dinghies), which you can use without a license. Check tariffs here.

Where was Kamp Amersfoort located in the Netherlands?

The National Monument Kamp Amersfoort is located outside of Amersfoort, near the village of Leusden and is now a memorial centre. Approximately 37,000 prisoners, mainly political prisoners, were incarcerated for varying lengths of time in this camp during the Second World War when it was under the command of the SS.