Lying north east of Utrecht, Amersfoort is the second largest city in Utrecht Region. The city has medieval roots and a rich history, which can be found in the centuries-old street pattern, the historic buildings and the well-tended monuments. With its lovely canals, vibrant squares, cafes and restaurants, indoor and outdoor events and shopping streets, Amersfoort is a great place to explore or settle in.
Founded more than 800 years ago, Amersfoort is now a modern city set around a beautiful historic centre. It is arguably the Netherlands’ most liveable city: Amersfoort has won the award for being the best large Dutch city to live and work in for three consecutive years. Around 2005, the city developed the first neighbourhood in which every house had access to solar energy. Today, 98% of homes are covered by fibre optic broadband.
Situated in the geographic centre of the Netherlands, the city affords easy access to Utrecht (15 minutes), Amsterdam (35 minutes) and The Hague (60 minutes).