This fall vacation in Amersfoort, kids don't have to be bored for a moment! From the magical youth theater festival Herfststukjes to exciting scavenger hunts at the Green House, there is plenty to do. Whether you're looking for creative workshops, adventurous tours or a fun day out, Amersfoort offers the perfect fall getaway for every young adventurer.

Don't miss a moment of these family-friendly activities and discover together the best autumn vacation getaways in Amersfoort. Plan your adventure today!

Theater Festival Autumn Pieces - Za 26-10 to Sun 03-11 @ various theaters

During the annual youth theater festival Herfststukjes, your children will be introduced to the magic of theater. Experience the most beautiful youth performances with humor, fantasy, dance and music in the Amersfoort theaters Flint, de Lieve Vrouw and Veerensmederij. There are performances for all ages, from toddlers and preschoolers to early adolescents. The carefully composed program is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

Check out the program of: Flint, the Lieve Vrouw & Veerensmederij

© ​Jan Hoek

Workshops to dream of - Mon 29-10 to Thu 31-10 @ Eemhuis & ICOON

Get creative this fall break at the Art Brewery with the theme: Sleep. The activities are anything but sleep-inducing. Delve into the world of sleep and dreams with a tour of Kunsthal Kade followed by a workshop with artist Harm van den Berg. Or write an exciting Halloween story together with former city poet Eva Vleeskruyer.

For the full program, visit: Art Brewery.com

© ​Henry Krul

Children's tour of the Tower - Di 29-10 & Wed 30-10 @ VVV Amersfoort

Little adventurers who are not afraid of heights can climb the Tower of Our Lady during a special children's tour. Based on exciting stories, guide Abe takes children and their parents to the top of the tower. Enjoy the beautiful view and playfully discover the history of this iconic place. Reservations are required!

Reserve your tickets for the children's tour here.

Tracking and playing - At Schothorst Estate and the Green House

Do your kids love little itchy animals? Join one of the educational scavenger hunts starting from the Green House. Become a true detective and look for the different mushrooms. Or go on an exciting soil animal safari and count the number of millipedes, beetles and other animals that live in the soil. If the weather is mild, the huge nature playground is also a wonderful place.


© ​Frank Lucas

Monkey watching - at Amersfoort Zoo

The Amersfoort Zoo presents the brand new Chimpanzee Valley this fall! Together, discover more about the behavior and habitat of these clever primates. You'll also learn how you can help protect this ape species. In addition to the new enclosure, there are plenty of other adventurous climbing and scrambling opportunities in the park. Glide past the hyenas, cruise among the ring-tailed lemurs or dive underground with the badgers. Or come face to face with the impressive Dinos from the Dinos Forest this fall vacation.

Order tickets via Animalparkamersfoort.nl