Looking for a top gift for your friends, family or loved one? As a born and bred Amersfoort native, I find it super fun to get or give a real Amersfoort gift. Does this suit you as well? Stop searching and take a quick look at ShopAmersfoort. In this online shop window you will find all Amersfoort gifts in one place. If you do not get an original gift from here, then I do not know it anymore.... In this blog I share my favorites!
1. Amersfoort Calendar
Wow! This Amersfoort calendar was created by city guide Inge of Amersfoort Guides. Every year she makes 12 new watercolors of her favorite places in the city. How fun is that? The calendar contains facts and stories about the different locations. A gift that is sure to please.
Tip: there is a matching set of 5 postcards. I recommend you order those as well!
2. Amersfoort gin
A gin-tastic gift! At the Bergpaviljoen you have come to the right place for a contemporary and Amersfoort-style bottle of gin. They have three different kinds: the Trotse Teunis, the Hoopvolle Henk and the Machtige Maas. Just because of these cool names you want to give them as gifts, right? Attached to the bottle is a nice card with information about the name and a bag with delicious spices to make your gin even tastier.
3. Atmosphere - the book
Do you have friends or family who love both art and reading? Then the book 'Atmosphere' about the Amersfoort trio of artists Antal Bos, Thijs Trompert and Marisja Smit is highly recommended. You are taken into the inspiring story of three artists who are conquering the festival land and coloring the public space. Of course, this comes with trial and error. The book has 240 pages and is available in soft or hardcover. A gift that ensures lots of reading pleasure!
4. Handmade drawings by Lex van Elten
In 2015, Lex van Elten decided to make a drawing of downtown Amersfoort from above. From that moment he could not stop drawing and made this his profession. His love for our city and his profession can be seen in his work. Do you have a friend who is happy with gifts at home? Then give a beautiful drawing by Lex as a gift. You will certainly score points with it ;-)
5. Goose board, but in Amersfoort style
The Amersfoort Goose Board is a board game that should not be missing from the game cabinet of any game fanatic! You start at Sint-Joriskerk and walk across the city map of Amersfoort. Whoever climbs the tower first can call himself the winner!
House portraits of Cornelis Bos 6.
Behind his desk in the historic center of Amersfoort, Cornelis Bos draws beautiful portraits of special buildings. Surprise your friends or family with a drawing of their own house or choose from one of the cool art prints. What I personally like about the artprints is that you get a unique copy. Hand signed and numbered: a real limited edition!
And very honestly. Secretly I would buy this gift for myself. Because let's face it... A work of art like this in the living room looks super cool, doesn't it?
7. Round Amersfoort Likorettes
'Rondje Amersfoort' consists of four different liqueurs, each with an Amersfoort character. The special thing about these liqueurs is that the flavors are linked to Amersfoort buildings, places or events. In other words: you literally taste the flavors and history of our city. The set of four miniatures is a perfect gift for lovers of this drink. Ready to taste?
8. Alberts Streetwear
Restaurant Alberts can be found at Hof in one of the most beautiful monumental buildings in the city center. You can eat delicious food here (take away). Recently Alberts started a cool clothing line under the brand name Alberts Streetwear. They have sweaters and t-shirts in black, gray, pink and green. A perfect gift for people who want to expand their wardrobe with unusual clothing!
9. Blockprints from the Cotton Print Shop.
At the Cotton Printing Shop in the Volmolen, you can go to workshops. But did you know you can also get wooden hand-carved printing blocks here? They come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and from 4 euros. You can make it as crazy as you want. So be sure to stop by and pick one out for yourself!
10. Amersfoort cobblestones
Last but not least... A characteristic Amersfoort gift that will make sweet tooths very happy. I am of course talking about the Amersfoortse Keitjes. Where to get the best? At Banketbakkerij de Jong on the Utrechtseweg! They sell the real original keitjes here in all kinds of beautiful packaging. You don't actually have to pack it anymore. Especially to people who do not know our city very well, it is nice to give this as a gift.
Got enough inspiration?
On ShopAmersfoort.nl you will find many more fun and unique Amersfoort gifts. Have fun giving and wishing you happy holidays!
Do you have any other gift suggestions? Let us know viatijdvoor@amersfoort.nl.
