Award-winning Amersfoort
For an unforgettable city trip
Amersfoort is brimming with culinary experiences and shops that have earned awards and nominations. Want to get a taste of success? Here are some buzzworthy spots in our beautiful city that are in the spotlight.
PROUDLY AWARDED BY INRETAIL ♛ - BEST STORES IN THE NETHERLANDS 2025
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SPEKTAKEL WONEN | NO. 1 IN HOMES AND INTERIORS
SPEKTAKEL WONEN | NO. 1 IN HOMES AND INTERIORS
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KOOKWINKEL OLDENHOF | NO. 1 IN HOUSEHOLD GOODS
KOOKWINKEL OLDENHOF | NO. 1 IN HOUSEHOLD GOODS
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BEVER | NO. 1 IN SPORTS AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
BEVER | NO. 1 IN SPORTS AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
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BEER EN SCHAAP | NO. 2 IN BABIES AND CHILDREN
BEER EN SCHAAP | NO. 2 IN BABIES AND CHILDREN
"Excellent Pizzeria" Europe | BOMBARI
The best pizza in Europe? Right here in Amersfoort! Pizzeria Bombari has been awarded the title of “Excellent Pizzeria” by 50 Top Pizza (often referred to as the “Michelin Guide for pizzerias”)! What an honor!
Enjoy fantastic Neapolitan pizzas, delicious antipasti, and refreshing cocktails here.
You’ve got to check this out - The Top Hotspots
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BEST DINE & DRINK
BEST DINE & DRINK
Dolle Diva has been nominated for the prestigious hospitality award: Best Dine & Drink Concept.
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BEST CITY IN EUROPE
BEST CITY IN EUROPE
Amersfoort has won the European City of the Year Award 2024!
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ALL OF HOLLAND BAKS A TREAT
ALL OF HOLLAND BAKS A TREAT
Anna Yilmaz of Anna's Smaakatelier won the television show *Heel Holland Bakt* in 2019.
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GOLDEN TELEVIZIER RING
GOLDEN TELEVIZIER RING
Our favorite Amersfoort series, Oogappels, has won the 2023 Golden Televizier Ring !
PROUDLY AWARDED ♛ - THE VERY BEST
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NINH BINH | NO. 1 BEST RESTAURANT IN THE PROVINCE OF UTRECHT AND AMERSFOORT 2025
The Vietnamese gastrobar Ninh Binh has been named the best restaurant in the province of Utrecht and Amersfoort!
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THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AMATEUR JERSEY
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AMATEUR JERSEY
The Corpotcast jury and the public have decided: The Amsvorde 3 jersey is the best-looking jersey in amateur soccer!
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No. 1. THE NETHERLANDS’ PREMIER CHEESE SPECIALTY STORE
No. 1. THE NETHERLANDS’ PREMIER CHEESE SPECIALTY STORE
Renkema Kaas on Leusderweg has been named the best cheese store in the Netherlands!
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ROYAL SUPPLIER
The team at Bloembinders Quino Damen was honored to receive the title of “Purveyor to the Royal Household” on the occasion of its 100th anniversary!
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WESTSINGEL | GOLDEN LADLE AD 2025
WESTSINGEL | GOLDEN LADLE AD 2025
Restaurant WestSingel was chosen by the AD as one of the best affordable restaurants. 'You come here as a guest and you often leave here as a friend,' became the decisive statement.
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KEI AWARDS “À LA CARTE” 2024
KEI AWARDS “À LA CARTE” 2024
The Kei Award is a tribute to the team at Frituur Van Gogh and symbolizes the warm appreciation of fellow entrepreneurs.
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KEI AWARDS “SOCIAL IMPACT” 2024
KEI AWARDS “SOCIAL IMPACT” 2024
The Kei Award recognizes the dedication of all the volunteers at De Koffiebus and marks a special moment by bringing attention and raising funds for their new bus.
PROUDLY AWARDED ♛ - THE BEST THINGS TO DO
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BEST ESCAPE ROOM | SOUP DU JOUR
BEST ESCAPE ROOM | SOUP DU JOUR
Rock City Escape ’s “Soup du Jour” escape room won the Top Escape Rooms Choice Award in 2022.
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Sustainable Shopping | NEW MOS
Sustainable Shopping | NEW MOS
In 2021, the Nieuw Mos department store won the national retail award “Dutch Retail Experience Award” in the “Most Innovative” category.
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Stylish Clothing | ROOTS
Stylish Clothing | ROOTS
The clothing store Roots on Krommestraat won the“Most Innovative Start-Up” award in 2018.
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BEST DAY TRIP | ZOO
BEST DAY TRIP | ZOO
The Amersfoort Zoo has been nominated by the ANWB for “Best Day Trip in the Netherlands ” for 2024
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BEST HAIR SALON | KOOS HAARWINKEL
BEST HAIR SALON | KOOS HAARWINKEL
KOOS Haarwinkel has been named Amersfoort’s best hair salon twice, in both 2020 and 2022.
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BEST SPORTS CLUB | MOVEMENT GYM
BEST SPORTS CLUB | MOVEMENT GYM
In 2022, Movement was named the Best Gym in the Netherlands 2022 by NLActief.
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DESIGN YOUR OWN BAG
DESIGN YOUR OWN BAG
Have you ever heard of block printing? De Katoendrukkerij offers a really cool block-printing workshop. This is the oldest method of printing on textiles and originated in India.
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LIVING HISTORY | UTRECHT HERITAGE AWARD
LIVING HISTORY | UTRECHT HERITAGE AWARD
Living History has won the 2024 Utrecht Heritage Award with The Strongest Link .
PROUDLY AWARDED ♛ - THE MOST DELICIOUS SNACKS AND DRINKS
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Best Croquette | Van Gogh
Best Croquette | Van Gogh
In 2020, Van Gogh’s croquettes were named the “Tastiest in the Netherlands ” by the Krokettentest.
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BEST ATMOSPHERE-CREATORS | COFFEE CORAZON
BEST ATMOSPHERE-CREATORS | COFFEE CORAZON
In 2023, Coffee Corazon won Restaurant Guru’s Best Atmosphere Award .
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BEST BEERTIME | Rock City
BEST BEERTIME | Rock City
In 2021, Rock City was voted “Entrepreneur of the Year” by In De Buurt Amersfoort !
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Best Wine Bar | Zuster Margaux
Best Wine Bar | Zuster Margaux
Wine Bar Zuster Margaux has been nominated three times for the“Wine Bar of the Year” award.
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Best CROISSANT | PROOF BAKERY
Best CROISSANT | PROOF BAKERY
Miljuschka has named the croissant from Proof Bakery in Vathorst“Miljuschka’s Favorite Croissant in the Netherlands”!
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Pad THAI | THE STREETFOOD BAR
Pad THAI | THE STREETFOOD BAR
The rice noodle dish “Pad Thai” has been named the tastiest Thai dish in Amersfoort by both the AD newspaper and Radio Omroep Amersfoort!
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Neapolitan Pizza | LA BASE
Neapolitan Pizza | LA BASE
La Base Pizza is the first in the Netherlands to be awarded the prestigious certification from the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN) for electric ovens.
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THE MOST DELICIOUS FILLED SPECULAAS | MAISON PIERRE
THE MOST DELICIOUS FILLED SPECULAAS | MAISON PIERRE
In 2023, Bakery Maison Pierre won first prize for the Best Filled Speculaas in the province of Utrecht!
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THE BEST SPECULAAS | GROENENDIJK
THE BEST SPECULAAS | GROENENDIJK
In 2023, Bakkerij Groenendijk was awarded the title of “Best Almond-Free Speculaas” by the Province of Utrecht!
4x know your classics - Some things never change
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KRUIDJE ROER ME NIET
KRUIDJE ROER ME NIET
For 50 years the go-to place for vitamins and herbal teas.
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LAZY LOUIS JAZZ CAFE & EATERY
LAZY LOUIS JAZZ CAFE & EATERY
Jazz and blues have been filling the cafe since 1991.
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JAC HENSEN
JAC HENSEN
In 1977, the company began in a small 60 m2 store in Amersfoort.
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DILLE & KAMILLE
DILLE & KAMILLE
A firm favorite for 48 years in a beautiful monumental building from 1663.
Gault&Millau - These restaurants are featured in the guide!
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De Saffraan
Dining on a boat
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Merlot
Let’s go Merlot
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Tollius
Surprise me!
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De Aubergerie
Bon Appétit!
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MAY
Authentic Dining
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RAUW
End the day at Long John’s Hotel
The Long John’s Hotel on Krankeledenstraat was once again the winner of the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award in the Best Value category for hotels in the Netherlands in 2023. It’s the perfect way to wrap up your day in Amersfoort.
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EUROPEAN CITY OF THE YEAR
EUROPEAN CITY OF THE YEAR
Amersfoort has won the 2024 European City of the Year award! The award was presented by the four-member jury of the Academy of Urbanism.
