You have set your sights on visiting our country's most photogenic city. Nice! But how do you make sure it doesn't turn into screaming on the ground? As father of two young rascals (ages 1 and 3) and proud owner of Amersfoort, I would like to help you on your way for an unforgettable city trip to Amersfoort with children.
By train or Tesla?
Amersfoort is easily accessible by public transportation. From Amersfoort Central Station it is a ten minute walk with the stroller to the center. There is also a whole series of buses going from the station. Coming by car? Even easier! There are plenty of parking garages in town. Do you drive a trendy Tesla or other electric car? Then you can park for free at charging station Oliemolenhof near the New Town.
4x kid-friendly hotspots in Amersfoort
Soaking up culture in the medieval city
Stroll through the historic downtown and enjoy the old streets, canals and monuments. Visit the Koppelpoort through a guided tour by Gilde Amersfoort and, together with the children, earn the wheelwright certificate by retrieving the shot from this treadmill. Then bump your stroller over the cobblestones at the Muurhuizen. These are houses built with material from the old city wall. And finish with a sandwich in the beautiful park at the Monk Dam. View the full walking route here.
Monkey watching at the zoo
Amersfoort is known for one of the most fun outings in the Netherlands: Amersfoort Zoo. Your kids can climb and clamber near the animals. A must do during your city break Amersfoort! There is a dinopark, expedition river, climbing course and beak kingdom. The zoo aspires to be the most child-friendly zoo in the Netherlands!
Floating in the canals on a canal cruise
Experience the beauty of the city on a boat and float through the canals with your children with Waterline Amersfoort. Enjoy the plants, animals and the medieval city. All boats are child-friendly and equipped with umbrellas. There are even themed boats for scavenger hunts or to spot bats.
Showing color at the Mondrian House
In Amersfoort you will find the famous Mondrian House. Teach your kids all about the famous red, yellow and blue color fields during your city break Amersfoort. The child-friendly museum hosts many children's workshops. Check out the agenda on their website in advance.
4x good food & drinks with kids in Amersfoort
After all those cool activities, your kids must have gotten hungry. Prefer not to get a Happy Meal? No problem, in Amersfoort you can find plenty of nice restaurants and child-friendly restaurants.
Delicious coffee with pastries
Drinking coffee at Coffee Corazon is great with kids. There is a large children's play area with lots of toys on the second floor. There's even a train running around!
Relaxed lunch
Just outside the old city center and close to De Nieuwe Stad you will find KROAST. They have a delicious lunch menu with a great selection of sandwiches and salads. For the kids there is a large play corner with plenty of toys. While the kids play, you can enjoy a relaxing lunch.
Pancake maker
In a beautiful location on the groenmarkt in the heart of the city you will find Pannekoekenhuys Den Potsenmaeker. The perfect place to eat delicious pancakes. The square regularly hosts activities such as children's performances and music programs.
Closing with an ice cream
Want to end your city trip to Amersfoort on a high note with the kids? Then go for the most delicious ice cream to ice cream parlor San Marco in the shopping street. Here you will love standing in line for fresh Italian ice cream!
