Take A Boat Trip With Waterline Amersfoort

Reading Time: 2 minutes | Last modified: 5 September 2025 |Author: Tessa Vosskühler |

If you are familiar with Amersfoort you have probably seen them passing by: the canal boats of Waterlijn Amersfoort. A canal boat trip is a unique way to get to know the city. Amersfoort from the water is very different from the mainland! And even if you think you already know Amersfoort through and through, the guides are sure to tell you something new.

The guides really know something special about every canal, building and piece of nature. Their knowledge seems endless; there is actually too much to tell. Amersfoort from the water houses a lot of funny facts and exciting stories.

The route starts on the Langegracht where you will soon come across a number of waterfront sculptures, incorporated into the quay walls. These were made by Ton Mooij. These statues not only decorate the canals, but also have a function in drainage. In addition, they have a symbolic value. Each water outlet statue tells something about the building behind it on the canal.

You sail under idyllic bridges and past unseen corners of the city center. Looking up from the boat, the beautiful, historic buildings are extra impressive. Then you pass the spot where the old city wall used to be and take a dive into medieval Amersfoort.

Did you know that the old city wall (built around 1300) was largely demolished to make room for expansion of the city? Houses were built with the material from the old city wall. Unfortunately, they were short of stones. Those who wanted to build a house literally had to "do their own bit."

Want to dive into the greenery besides history? Then the brook route is perfect! Watch your head as you leave the center; the bridge is low! When you get back on your feet on the other side of the bridge, you have emerged from the historic center into a green oasis. Just imagine living here with a waterfront garden!

Park Randenbroek looks extra colorful from the boat. Because of the dense waterfront and the different perspective, you imagine yourself far outside the city.