PRACTICAL Information
Opening times and parking in Amersfoort - Plan your visit for a carefree day in idyllic Amersfoort
To make your day trip as easy as possible, we’re happy to lend a hand. For example, we answer frequently asked questions such as: What are the store hours in Amersfoort? When are late-night shopping evenings or Sunday shopping days? And where the best where to park (near Amersfoort centraal)? On this page, we provide you with all the necessary information and tips. See you soon!
When are stores open in Amersfoort?
| General opening hours stores Amersfoort | |
| Monday: | 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Tuesday: | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| Wednesday: | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| Thursday: | 9 a.m.-9 p.m. |
| Friday: | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| Saturday: | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Sunday: | 12 p.m.-5 p.m. |
Shopping night
You know the situation: you want to score a (party) outfit before the weekend, get those last bits and pieces for a vacation or you simply feel like shopping now. Then it is nice if you still have the opportunity to do so after work. Amersfoort offers you that opportunity, because every Thursday is shopping night, when the stores are open until 21:00.
Shopping Sunday
Plus, every Sunday is shopping Sunday in Amersfoort! Most stores in the city center, shopping malls, and Eemplein are open from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Home improvement stores, building supply stores, and garden centers are open on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Albert Heijn on Eemplein is open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Holidays
Stores are closed on Easter Sunday and Christmas Day.
| Holidays | |
| Good Friday: | 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
| Easter Monday: | 12:00 - 18:00 |
| Kings Day: | 12:00 - 18:00 |
| Memorial Day: | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Liberation Day: | 12:00 - 18:00 |
| Ascension Day: | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| First Whit Sunday: | 12:00 - 18:00 |
| Whit Monday: | 12:00 - 18:00 |
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Parking in the center of Amersfoort
Did you know that Amersfoort’s city center is a low-traffic zone? Be sure to take the right streets when driving in. During peak times, the parking garages in the heart of downtown often fill up quickly. Fortunately, there are good alternatives just outside the Stadsring. For example, park at Asch van Wijck (about a 7-minute walk), Centrum Mondriaan (about an 8-minute walk), Oppidium (about a 9-minute walk), or Eemplein (about a 10-minute walk). This way, you’ll still reach the city center quickly, and you’ll often have a better chance of finding an available parking spot.
Are you heading out of town by train? You can park near Amersfoort Centraal at Garage Argonaut or Q-Park Barchman Wuytierslaan, for example. Below is an overview of parking garages and rates:
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Rent a bike
Rent a bike
At the station you can rent an OV bike. There are also plenty of options in the city center.
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Taking a walk
Taking a walk
From Amersfoort Centraal , it’s a 10- to 15-minute walk to the historic center.
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Take the bus
Take the bus
Grab one of the dozens of buses that stop at the "Center" or "City Hall" stop.
Map of Amersfoort
Come spend a day shopping in Amersfoort, there is something for everyone! Do you like to have a map in your hand so you don't get lost? We've thought of that too.
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A day of shopping
From specialized boutiques to the big brands, you can find it all in Amersfoort!
