EUROPEAN CITY OF THE YEAR BICYCLE ROUTES
DISCOVER AMERSFOORT BY BIKE
Amersfoort has been elected the best city of Europe in 2023! The jury of the Academy of Urbanism praised the city for the way it has grown over the years: with an eye for quality. Quality in the spatial environment, in the attention paid to residents and in the preservation of heritage.
Amersfoort joins a nice list of other cities that have won this award. Berlin, Copenhagen, Lisbon, Porto and Rotterdam, among others, won the title in previous years.
Discover Amersfoort by bike with the European City of the Year cycling routes!
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HISTORICAL BIKE ROUTE - 25km
Are you ready for an adventure that perfectly combines culture, architecture and nature? Then the historic bicycle route through Amersfoort, European City of the Year, is your next destination. Cycle past breathtaking monuments and modern hotspots, and experience the unique mix Amersfoort has to offer.
ARCHITECTURE BIKE ROUTE - 22km
Amersfoort, the European City of the Year 2023, is full of architectural gems worth seeing. With this bicycle route of over 20 kilometers you will discover the most beautiful places and buildings that the Keistad has to offer. From modern new housing estates to historic inner city streets; you will feel like you are in an open-air museum full of surprises!
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Bridge Houses
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Avenue of the Courts
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City Garden
Plan your visit
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BIKE RENTAL
Don't have a bike or can't easily take your bike with you? Not to worry, there are several options to rent a bike in Amersfoort.
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STAY OVERNIGHT
If you want to see everything, one day is really not enough. Therefore, stay overnight. These five hotels are perfect for an overnight stay.
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Restaurants
These hot spots are absolutely not to be missed. We have listed the best restaurants in the center and suburbs for you.
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Highlights
Amersfoort has many highlights, from the iconic Koppelpoort and the Lieve Vrouwetoren to the canals and the medieval center.
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Shopping
Shop till you drop. We have many stores and beautiful boutiques in old streets. How many bags can you carry?