About Amersfoort
Located in the province of Utrecht, Amersfoort is home to 161,825 inhabitants, making it the 16th biggest city in The Netherlands in terms of population. Although there are traces that point to the area being inhabited already in prehistoric ages, the city’s name was first mentioned in the 7th century. The denomination ‘Amersfoort’ derives from a ford in the river around which it is built: the river now known as Eem, but by the name of Amer before. Amersfoort has a really well-preserved city centre of medieval origin. Different defensive constructions of the era can be spotted there, such as canals or city walls.
The construction of railways in the 1860s and 1870s, and more specifically the Utrecht - Zwolle and Amsterdam - Apeldoorn lines, made Amersfoort an important junction and as such it has remained until today. This was made possible by its centric position within The Netherlands, something which is most clearly highlighted by the Onze Lieve Vrouwetore (The Tower of Our Lady). The middle point of the Dutch grid reference system is situated in this prominent church-tower (98.33 metres).
Around the 1870s as well, Amersfoort was designated as a garrison town. It stayed as the biggest in the Netherlands up until the Second World War and one of the biggest until the 1980s. Even if it is no longer that relevant the military presence is still visible in the place.
Amersfoort was named European City of the Year in 2023. The jury praised its sustainability and urban development, which keeps the well-being of residents at its core and did not undermine the city's heritage and character.
Eat & Drink
The city center and its surrounding area is full of restaurants and cafes. There are several top-quality restaurants to choose from as well as cozy meeting places and pubs. You can enjoy the abundance of foods and drinks made from locally produced ingredients. Below you can find tips for restaurants in Amersfoort on Thursday after reception St. Joris Kerk (center of Amersfoort)
Free time at 19:30 pm
It is advisable to make a reservation, because Thursday is a busy evening in Amersfoort.
Dikke Dirck
Groenmarkt 8, Amersfoort | Dutch, European, burgundy
Approximately 2 minutes walk
Reserve - Amersfoort - Dikke Dirck
Dara
Grote Koppel 5, Amersfoort | Asian, North African and South European, mezzes
Approximately 10 minutes walk
Reserve - Dara
Alberts
Hof 5, Amersfoort | Dutch, International, European, grill
Approximately 2 minutes walk
Reserve – Alberts (albertsetenendrinken.nl)
De Kromme
Krommestraat 46, Amersfoort | Grand café; Dutch, seafood, European, Central European
Approximately 3 minutes walk
Reserve - Grand Cafe de Kromme in Amersfoort
San Giorgio
Krommestraat 44, Amersfoort | Italian
Approximately 3 minutes walk
Reserve | Italiaans restaurant San Giorgio - Amersfoort
Madonna
Krommestraat 32, Amersfoort | European
Approximately 2 minutes walk
Reserve - Madonna - Amersfoort | DELI – BAR – RESTAURANT
De Viszaeck
Krommestraat 52, Amersfoort | Fish and shellfish
Approximately 3 minutes walk
Reserve - De Viszaeck
Restaurant Mei
Krommestraat 49, Amersfoort | Dutch, seafood, European (Michelin Guide)
Approximately 3 minutes walk
Reserve - MEI (mei-amersfoort.nl)
Rhodos Pallas
Hof 19, Amersfoort | Greek kitchen & steaks
Approximately 1 minute walk
Reserve - RHODOS PALLAS | greek kitchen & steaks
Stadscafé Amersfoort
Lieve Vrouwekerkhof 3, Amersfoort | Pub and brewery, Dutch, café, European
Approximately 3 minutes walk
Reserve - Stadscafé Amersfoort - Contact (stadscafeamersfoort.nl)
Hete Kolen
Krankeledenstraat 7, Amersfoort | Bistro, barbecue
Approximately 4 minutes walk
Reserve - Hete Kolen - No Nonsense Bistro - Amersfoort Centrum (hete-kolen.com)
Brasa
Lavendelstraat 4, Amersfoort | Spanish, tapas and wine bar
Approximately 3 minutes walk
Reserve | Restaurant Brasa (restaurant-brasa.nl)
Trattoria Riposo
Hof 38, Amersfoort | Italian
Approximately 1 minute walk
Reserve - Italiaans restaurant Riposo Amersfoort
Reservation by e-mail: reserveren@restaurantriposo.nl
Sloop Wine & Dine
Krommestraat 60, Amersfoort | Dutch, seafood, International
Approximately 4 minutes walk
Reserve — SLOOP Wine&Dine (sloopwineanddine.nl)
Restaurant De Monnikendam
Plantsoen Oost 2, Amersfoort | French
Approximately 4 minutes walk
Reserve - Restaurant de Monnikendam
Rozey
Kleine Koppel 6c, Amersfoort | Vegetarian and vegan
Approximately 12 minutes walk
rozey-amersfoort - Rozey
Eetkamer van Dam
Krommestraat 55, Amersfoort | Belgian, Dutch, European
Approximately 3 minutes walk
Reserve - Eetkamer van Dam
Habibi
Krommestraat 45, Amersfoort | Arabic tapas (mezzes)
Approximately 3 minutes walk
Reserve - Restaurant Habibi
Van Zanten
Het zand 1B, Amersfoort | Dutch, International, European
Approximately 5 minutes walk
Reserve - Kafé van Zanten (kafevanzanten.nl)