The 14 best things to do with kids in Amersfoort

Unexpected great museum for museumkaart holders! Staff were helpful, and gave me a guide with descriptions of the rooms in english, as most text is written only in dutch. I liked it more than the mondriaanhuis, so I highly recommend it! It takes 45-60 min to visit.

It's ok but not that exciting or interesting. It's just nice for a visit if nothing better has come up and you took the boat tour that gives you 50% or have a Museumkaart.

Pretty nice museum. Had some great history about Amersfoort. Enjoyed some of the exhibitions and paintings very much, especially the exhibition about water.

I visited the museum in May, 2025, when a very substantial show of paintings by Wessel Huisman was presented across the entire museum. The building is gorgeous and well located. Huisman's work consists of a re-reading of Classical perspective laws through a modern sensitivity. I found the work beautiful, thought-provoking, and made with tremendous skill.

Although me and my gf only had about 45 minutes to explore the museum, we still found a lot of interesting things and it was a great experience, would like to come back later with more time to explore the museum!

All about Mathias Withoos,something new from me. The only problem was that there were no explanations in English only in Dutch. Thanks God,a visitor who was kind explained me about the family Withoos and their way of seeing the nature then in 17 th centery and later by Hans ,1962. Nature as an unit,life is ours only temporary,all you have today tomorrow could be dust,,,themes of painting. The video from the end it's interesting also,to see how technology today,can change the reality in art.

An interesting museum on the history of Amersport with rotating exhibitions. Beautiful both from the outside and from the inside architecturally.

Well preserved piece of medieval architecture serving as both a land and water port. There's a bridge right opposite to it that provides a great view of the gate. Kind of odd how they built a railway line right next to it. The Amersfoort Centraal Station itself is a bit of a walk away.

A lovely landmark. Benches around so if you get tired from walking, you could always sit down and admire the view or see people in their bicycles around.

Must-see historical gem! The Koppelpoort is absolutely worth visiting - it’s the only combined land-water gate in the Netherlands and dates back to around 1425. Time your visit for summer and you might catch the cannon demonstrations by De Stadskanonniers - quite a spectacle! Fun fact: if you were caught drunk and fighting in medieval times, your punishment was operating the water gate mechanism, literally running like a rat in a wheel. This is where the Dutch term “raddraaier” (troublemaker) comes from! Beautiful medieval architecture, perfect for photos, and great for history buffs. Definitely add this to your Amersfoort itinerary!

There is a lovely walk between the 2 gates.

I passed by and sat in the park nearby. As far as I know, there are NO tours here. But it's beautiful, so who cares? Take a bunch of pictures from the bridge. Come back at different times of the day and take the same pictures. Then decide which one you love best. Mine is late twilight.

Very pretty. Too bad the Three Rings craft brewery had taken an unscheduled holiday when I visited. It would have been great to sit by the water and sip a beer.

The main gate of the medieval city of Amersfoort is an impressive sight. Sadly, the access to the fortification's interior is restricted. I'm giving only three stars because the overall experience was marred by the unpleasant smell emanating from the dirty water.

The volunteers gave us a free walkthrough of the art pieces and the exhibit itself. It's amazing to see the curation itself. History : originally a church, a family owned home, now a museum. They try to highlight lesser known artists with moving art collections. So this might change even you visit next.

Modern art in a converted church, some really beautiful pieces and super friendly staff. Even some of the artists were on-site. Really nice visit, definitely recommend.

What a great gallery. Really enjoyed looking at the art and the explanations from the gallery staff added to our experience. Bought my son a limited piece of work from the atelier on the top floor. Definitely worth a visit if you are in beautiful Amersfoort

Great place with changing expo's

Beautiful expositions whilst I was there, with A++ service :)

Nice little museum

Nice little art museum.

Creativity and nice places to eat. Try the "Hoog Vuur" restaurant.

lovely place to work

(Translated by Google) The New City Market at the Oliemolenhof near the Lokaal - March 22, 2025. A great success - great small businesses, from food (chutneys, ciders, mustards) to art made of ceramics, wood, or paper, and everything in between (including organic plants from the Glinstertuin). There will be another New City Market in the fall. (Original) De Nieuwe Stadsmarkt op de Oliemolenhof bij het Lokaal - 22 maart 2025. Erg geslaagd - leuke kleine ondernemers, van food (chutneys, ciders, mosterd soorten) tot kunst van keramiek, hout of papier en van alles daar tussen in (o.a. biologische planten van de Glinstertuin). In het najaar is er weer een Nieuwe Stadsmarkt.

(Translated by Google) I get to fly my drone there sometimes. Nice people. (Original) Ik mag mijn drone er soms vliegen. Aardige mensen.

(Translated by Google) It's wonderful to experience the beautiful things that can emerge from an old factory complex. (Original) Geweldig om te ervaren wat voor moois er uit een oud fabriekscomplex kan ontstaan.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful industrial site where the former Prodent factory stood. Now a beautiful multifunctional place, where many small businesses are located with the necessary catering in the buildings of this former factory. Definitely worth a visit. For example, there is an excellent bicycle repair shop and also a very small printing company with special cards and screen prints. The buildings are industrial heritage and very beautiful. It is very good that the municipality of Amersfoort has left this industrial site standing and has given it a beautiful new destination. (Original) Mooi industrieel terrein waar de de voormalige Prodentfabriek stond. Nu een een mooie multifunctionele plek, waar zeer veel kleine bedrijfjes zijn gevestigd met de nodige horeca in de panden van deze voormalige fabriek. Zeker een bezoekje waard. Er zit bijvoorbeeld een uitstekende fietsenmaker en ook een hele kleine drukkerij met bijzondere kaarten en zeefdrukken. De panden zijn industrieel erfgoed en zeer fraai. Heel goed dat de gemeente Amersfoort dit industriële terrein heeft laten staan en zo een mooie nieuwe bestemming heeft gegeven.

(Translated by Google) A great mix of young people who come there every day to grow and learn, to young professionals. There is also a nice place to eat. 🧑‍🎓👩‍💻📚#learning #growth #community #food (Original) Een geweldige mix van jongeren die daar elke dag komen om te groeien en te leren, tot aan jonge professionals. Ook is er een lekkere eetgelegenheid. 🧑‍🎓👩‍💻📚#learning #growth #community #food

(August 2025) One of the best zoos that I have visited. All the animals looked content and happy, the housing settlements looked fun, with plenty of food and no pacing, or balding spots on the animals. Lots of fun little things for the kids, like slides, and tunnels, plus little activities throughout. The park was clean and had a lovely vibe 💜 I highly recommend this place (Cost me 30 euros to get in) and I spent 5 hours here - there were also suncream dispensers! some little rides and a boating activity as well to do, including walking over a rope bridge to see the bears which was cool. I had a very pleasant visit 💜

Beautiful park, especially the Japanese garden, Roman colosseum themed lions cage and Indian Palace themed tigers cage. We got lost all the time though, the sneak through adventure paths (some of these the only way to see all the animals) made us easily loose all sense of direction. The free map was invaluable, therefore. Delicious sandwiches and snacks in the large restaurant halfway in the park, and when something ran out they immediately made new fresh ones. A peek in the animals kitchen was very interesting too! We were exhausted from all the extra walks to find the route again but overall had a lovely day.

We had a great time in the park. Specially I have never seen myself lion, giraffe in real. And that was something special to me and of course my kids. Very spacious place. All those rats and monkeys were so funny. Just Amazing Time.

This is a very nice zoo. It is not too big and feels sort of cozy, but there is really lots to see and do. We loved the new chimpanzee quarters! The kids enjoyed the playgrounds and the Dino Forrest!

We go to DierenPark Amersfoort regularly (we live in Amsterdam but it's worth the drive) and it never disappoints. The park is beautifully laid out, with lots of green areas and enclosures that make you feel really close to the animals. What makes it extra special for us is how kid-friendly it is — there are slides, tunnels, and special walkways throughout the park that turn the visit into a real adventure for children. On top of that, there are two really big playgrounds where the kids can run, climb, and play for ages, as well as a fun carousel and even a little train that drives through the zoo. It means there’s always something exciting to do in between visiting the animals, and it keeps the whole day varied and fun. The variety of animals is fantastic and there is also a really big dinosaur section with 1:1 sized dinosaurs, which is something not every zoo offers. It’s a place my kids are always excited to come back to. Highly recommended for families or anyone looking for a fun and unique day out.

Underneath a canopy you can admire a large selection of the animal kingdom. The zoo offers a great mix of experiences for families, dog owners, animal lovers and even dino enthusiasts. My family loves it every time. Many animal pens have add on activities, like a climbing track at the bear pen. The experience of being surrounded by howling wolves is second to none. The playgrounds could use some love, but they are safe and fun. The food could be more nutritious. The theme integration is fun too, like a gladiator at the lions.

A very beautiful zoo in the center of The Netherlands. Enough parkingspace, on ground level as in the parking garage. It's situated on the outer ring of Amersfoort. The entree fee is medium priced, yet there are options to get a discount from stores or simply by searching in Google. The park itself is very beautiful, lots of space and really close to the animals. You can even interact with small mammels like Meercats who are walking beside the visitors. Food and drinks are also medium priced but the portions are good. You'll find the spots throughout the whole park. Smoking prohibited except a few spots. A very nice park to have a day out with your kids too. They were awarded different prices, also because childfriendly is their power and you will not be dissapointed! The small railway and waterboats are payed with Zoo-coins, you'll find the machines near the attractions (waterboat €5,-, total). Have fun!

Visited Amersfoort Central Station today, a striking modern hub with distinctive glass architecture and bulging pillars. It is excellently connected with frequent trains to major cities and undergoing a major makeover including a large underground bike parking and greener public spaces. The vibrant nearby city center complements the station’s smooth and convenient travel experience. Loved the blend of style and functionality.

Nice station, well maintained...now the temperature is -5 'c, too cool... toilet facilities available here...

Clean, clear, easy to get tickets and navigate to where you need to be

Okay station but with some weird construction quirks due to its age. Platforms have recently been renovated to allow for level access to most newer trains.

Nice place , clean , so work fine and the system just wander full

A nice station modern and seems less busy than when I first came to Amersfoort in early 2000s. I am told a new railway line has taken some rail traffic that used to come via Amersfoort. There are limited places inside to sit eat and drink especially on a weekend. The big bug Bear for me is the lack of a destination board where you come onto the concourse before the gates. But nice all the same plenty of cycle parking and links to busses.

Really chill train station, super clear even for a non-dutchy like me :)

I like

(Translated by Google) Our children had such fun at the Winterkwartier 2018 event. A very nice performance, a ride in a steam train over the golf course, but what they enjoyed most was the go-karts that are always there in De Verkeerstuin. (Original) Wat hadden onze kinderen een plezier bij het evenement Winterkwartier 2018. Een heel leuk optreden, een rit in een stoomtrein over het golfterrein, maar het leukste vonden ze de skelters die er altijd zijn in De Verkeerstuin.

(Translated by Google) It was the best place . They were sweet. 5 stars (Original) Het was de beste plek . Ze waren lief . 5 sterren

(Translated by Google) What an atmospheric venue! The party room is nestled among old trains in a beautiful industrial warehouse, a truly unique setting. Everything was perfectly organized, and the decor looked fantastic. The beer could have been a bit colder, but the service at the bar was fast and friendly. A fantastic venue for a party or event! (Original) Wat een sfeervolle locatie! De feestzaal ligt tussen oude treinen in een prachtige industriële loods, echt een unieke setting. Alles was top geregeld en de aankleding zag er geweldig uit. Het bier had iets kouder gemogen, maar de service aan de bar was snel en vriendelijk. Een geweldige plek voor een feest of evenement!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful location for a flea market. Pleasant atmosphere..toilet room. Coffee cart...large sales areas. (Original) Prachtige lokatie voor een vlooienmarkt. Aangename sfeer..toiletruimte. Koffiekar..grote verkoopplekken.

(Translated by Google) It was a great family outing to the corona testing street. Really super cool. Always nice to be penetrated nasally and have your uvula tickled through your nose. The icing on the cake was that all four of us (two adults and two primary school children) turned out to be infected. Highly recommended: we will do it again soon! (In response to Google Maps' question: "How was the cart workshop?") (Original) Het was een geweldig gezinsuitje naar de corona-teststraat. Echt super-tof. Altijd fijn om nasaal gepenetreerd te worden en via je neus je huig te laten kietelen. Kers op de taart was toch wel dat we alle vier (twee volwassenen en twee basisschool-kinderen) besmet bleken te zijn. Echt een aanrader: wij doen het snel nog eens! (Als antwoord op de vraag van Google Maps: "Hoe was de wagenwerkplaats?")

(Translated by Google) Beautiful photogenic environment (Original) Mooie fotogenieke omgeving

I do not recommend having a party there AT ALL for your children. My husband arrived and they asked him what time they could give the snacks to the children, he replied 16:15. After 2 minutes I arrived and my husband told me that he had asked for the snacks for 16:15 but maybe it was better before. I agreed with him and went to make the change. It hadn't even been 5 minutes since he asked (I'm not exaggerating LESS than 5 minutes). And the staff told me that there were no changes. I was very surprised and I told them: but my husband just left... it hasn't even been 5'. But at all times they told me no, even a brunette guy (who apparently wanted to fight) started to raise his voice... the only thing I did was leave. I should have read the reviews in regards the staff . This is the only thing that is terrible in this place. For the rest, no complaints

A really big play arena but compared to the other Monkey Town in Amersfoort this is way worse. In general the place is dirty everywhere, no one is looking after to keep things clean. When we visited, the heating was broken, no discount or no free cup of tea was offered. It was quite cold for parents to sit there. In the buffet they only put sweet things on display, everything but something healthy. It is strange to see such a network being so poorly managed.

The place is suitable for children aged from 4 to 11 years. There is fast food inside the place. Free parking, The best offer is to buy 10 tickets for 65 euros instead of buying one entry ticket for 10 euros, free entry for parents .

We usually go to the Nieuwland one but tried this one for a change. This location is a lot smaller than expected unfortunately. The ordering of food is a lot better at this location and a lot more choices. Our daughter of 2 enjoyed the trampoline a lot but the upstairs trampolines were a bit difficult for her to reach. The slides were nice but the blue on is a hassle to climb up with a 2 yo.

Good place for children, for celebrate the children party

Kids love this place because they get to play a lot and have fun with other kids too. The food options are good. Well maintained toilets. A safe play zone for kids 0-4 years. And the parents get to enter for free, use the free WiFi too. I could take my kids even on a work-from-home day. But sometimes I have seen young kids (especially boys) leave all the taps turned on, in the toilet, till water overflows out on the floor and make it wet and dangerous. And I also saw kids of 10 come and play carelessly in 0-4 zone. I think this is something the parents should take care with their kids.

We checked online if monkey town was open on Sunday and it shows that they are open. Sadly when we reach there, it wasn't. Kids were also not happy and it was not clear until when they are closed

Its a beauty. Very nice. Surrounded by Nature. Great walking and biking routes true the woods. Its really a home away from home. Also Great for family vacation Not far from the center. Loved it.

I stayed here 6 years ago, still it’s so refreshing when I remember the stay I had here. Well maintained cottages, friendly and easily approachable😍

House was spacious for 5 people and had all necessary amenities. Easy drive to Soest and Amersfoort and short walk to forest area.

Be carefull the principal rooms are in the basement. They are very dark and with poor ventilation. I think anyone can fell depress living there.

We have travelled to The Netherlands 5 times and stayed at Eekhoornnest every time. It is an absolutely fabulous place to stay, tucked away amongst the trees it’s a peaceful and quiet place to relax. Piers and Ineke and their family are amazing hosts and we always feel like family when we’re there. The bungalows have everything you need for a comfortable stay and the location lends itself for driving in any direction to go on adventures. For young families there’s lots to do at the Park with a great playground, pathways for adventures and a soccer pitch! We look forward to going there again next year.

A real gem! We stayed in a beautiful house with wellness, close to the sand dunes. Our friends stayed in a house overlooking the meadows. The park is lovely and the staff very friendly. We had an amazing time and we will definitely come back to this fairytale of a place :)

The accommodation we stayed in - the B7 was good with a nice downstairs living area. Upstairs was OK but perhaps a little tired (I think is in the process of being updated). The staff are great and the entertainment for kids was excellent. It's a great location in a beautiful woodland setting and lots to see and do in the surrounding area.

I just don’t know where to start. Such a fabulous location for our wedding. The staff made sure the service was second to none from start to end. Relaxed and stress free party location during the preparation phase, warm and welcoming and extremely well organized on the day itself. Thank you for making our first hours as husband and wife so perfect and memorable. With warm regards, The Diawaras.

(Translated by Google) On June 3, I celebrated my 70th birthday with 70 people on Laurens and Richard's inspiration boat. What a day and what a party. You will be received warmly and festively by a team that works together. Femke, who was so nice with the helping children. Very well catered for with cakes, snacks and drinks, which were really delicious. And the atmosphere on the boat was great, partly thanks to you. Dear people... Book that boat!! (Original) Op 3 juni heb ik met 70 mensen mijn 70e verjaardag gevierd op de inspiratie boot van Laurens en Richard. Wat een dag en wat een feest. Hartelijk en feestelijk ontvangen worden door een op elkaar ingespeeld team. Femke, die zo leuk met de helpende kinderen omging. Heel goed verzorgd met gebak, hapjes en drankjes, die werkelijk super lekker waren. En de sfeer aan boot mede dankzij jullie was geweldig. Lieve mensen… Boeken die boot!!

(Translated by Google) Our company had a fantastic experience on the inspiration boat! From the preparation to the execution, everything was perfectly arranged. The hospitality felt warm and personal, as if we were having a party in our own living room, but with a beautiful tour of the Eem River as the backdrop. The freedom we were given to plan the event gave us the freedom to truly make it our own. The catering was excellent and perfectly matched the relaxed and festive atmosphere. In short: a unique combination of professionalism and a homely atmosphere, where everyone felt welcome. Highly recommended for companies that want to experience something special together! (Original) Wij hebben met ons bedrijf een fantastische ervaring gehad op de inspiratieboot! Vanaf de voorbereiding tot aan de uitvoering was alles tot in de puntjes geregeld. De gastvrijheid voelde warm en persoonlijk, alsof we een feestje in onze eigen woonkamer vierden, maar dan met een schitterende tour over de Eem als decor. De vrijheid die we kregen om het programma in te vullen gaf ons alle ruimte om er echt ons eigen moment van te maken. De catering was uitstekend verzorgd en sloot perfect aan bij de ontspannen en feestelijke sfeer. Kortom: een unieke combinatie van professionaliteit en huiselijkheid, waarbij iedereen zich welkom voelde. Absoluut een aanrader voor bedrijven die samen iets bijzonders willen beleven!

(Translated by Google) Nice, a trip with the inspiration boat. Especially when the weather is good, you can sit on the deck and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Richard provides food and drinks and is a friendly host. Plenty of room on board, on deck, but also inside if necessary! (Original) Lekker hoor, zo'n tochtje met de inspiratieboot. Zeker bij goed weer, dan kan je op het dek zitten en genieten van de mooie omgeving. Richard ontzorgt met eten en drinken en is een vriendelijke gastheer. Ruim voldoende plaats aan boord, op het dek, maar als het nodig is ook binnen!

(Translated by Google) Last weekend we celebrated a birthday party with friends and family on the Inspiratieboot. And what a party it was!!! Sailing on the Eem, wind in our hair, staring over the meadows into the distance, drinks, delicious food, dancing in the hold and all that under the guidance of a great and super relaxed crew, who were ready at exactly the right moments! Laurens, Richard and the girls from the bar, thank you!! (Original) Afgelopen weekend hebben we een verjaardagsfeest gevierd met vrienden en familie op de Inspiratieboot. En wat een feest was dat!!! Varen op de Eem, wind in de haren, staren over de weilanden naar de verte, drankjes, lekker eten, dansen in het ruim en dat alles onder leiding van een geweldige en superrelaxte bemanning, die precies op de juiste momenten klaarstond! Laurens, Richard en meiden van de bar, bedankt!!

(Translated by Google) Last Saturday I had the opportunity to experience a party on the Inspiration Boat. And it was a party! Sailing was fun, not on open water but through De Eem, so there was something to see along the way, beautiful nature. The lunch was excellent and the staff was also very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended! (Original) Afgelopen zaterdag een feestje mogen meemaken op de Inspiratieboot. En het was een feestje! Het varen was leuk, niet op open water maar door De Eem, waardoor er wat te zien was onderweg, mooie natuur. De lunch was prima en ook het personeel was reuze vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Echt een aanrader!

(Translated by Google) Last Saturday we celebrated our 50th birthday on the inspiration boat with 75 people. The food, the disco and the organization during the evening went smoothly. Their relaxed way of working is particularly nice! (Original) Wij hebben afgelopen zaterdag ons 50-ste verjaardag mogen vieren op de inspiratieboot met 75 man. Het eten, de disco en de organisatie tijdens de avond liep als een trein. Met name hun ontspannen manier van werken is heel fijn!

Nice and quiet

(Translated by Google) Beautiful park with many birds. Butterflies and flowers. (Original) Mooi park met veel vogels. Vlinders en bloemen.

(Translated by Google) very nice park with many species of birds. Highly recommended for romantic walks or you can come here to make a wish that will certainly come true (Original) heel mooi park met veel soorten vogels. Een aanrader voor romantische wandelingen of je kunt hier terecht om een ​​wens te doen die zeker in vervulling zal gaan

(Translated by Google) Nice area for walking. Lots of birds and nice greenery. Wonderful place and in a city! (Original) Mooi gebied om in te wandelen. Veel vogels en lekker groen. Heerlijke plek en dat in een stad!

(Translated by Google) Here you can take a leisurely stroll (Original) Hier kan je even rustig wandelen

(Translated by Google) Bought an Audi A2 S-Line that turned out not to be an S-Line. This was advertised, but afterwards the necessary features of a real S-Line were missing. As a seller you really should know this. Besides this point, plenty of other points why I wouldn't buy here anymore. But since that will be a guess-no game, I won't mention it here. (Original) Een Audi A2 S-Line gekocht die geen S-Line bleek te zijn. Hier werd mee geadverteerd, maar achteraf ontbraken de nodige zaken van een echte S-Line. Als verkoper hoor je dit toch echt te weten. Naast dit punt genoeg andere punten waarom ik hier niet meer zou kopen. Maar aangezien dat een welles-nietes spelletje wordt zal ik die hier niet noemen.

(Translated by Google) Bought a VW T Roc 2 months ago from Demir cars. Luxury version with many options and in a beautiful gray color. The car still had to be imported from Germany. Now 2 months later, I can say with certainty that I am very satisfied with my purchase. 👍 (Original) 2 maanden geleden bij Demir cars een VW T Roc gekocht. Luxe uitvoering met veel opties en in een mooie kleur grijs. Auto moest nog ingevoerd worden vanuit Duitsland. Nu 2 maanden verder, kan ik met zekerheid zeggen dat ik zeer tevreden ben over mijn aanschaf. 👍

(Translated by Google) Worst experience ever, very unreliable address!! Failure to keep agreements, mileage 140,000 km reversed! 149000 was 289000!!!! and irreparable damage to the car purchased 3 months ago!! Seller does not deliver (as expected). Please stay FAR away from here. Seller/owner Ali is very resourceful in twisting the truth,Rare scammer!!!!! (Original) Slechtste ervaring ooit, zeer onbetrouwbaar adres!! Afspraken niet nakomen, km stand 140000 km terug gedraaid! 149000 was 289000!!!! en onherstelbare schade aan de 3 maanden geleden gekochte auto!! Verkoper geeft ( zoals verwacht) niet thuis. Blijf hier alstublieft VER vandaan. Verkoper/eigenaar Ali is zeer vindingrijk met het verdraaien van de waarheid,Ras oplichter!!!!!

(Translated by Google) Nice reception and ultimately purchased a nice used VW Polo to my satisfaction. All papers; such as maintenance history and NAP report available. Very satisfied. (Original) Leuke ontvangst en uiteindelijk naar tevredenheid een leuke gebruikte VW Polo gekocht. Alle papieren; zoals onderhoudshistorie en NAP rapport aanwezig. Zeer tevreden.

(Translated by Google) Recently bought a car from Demir Cars. Top service!!! Thanks guys for your service! (Original) Recent een auto gekocht bij Demir Cars. Topservice!!! Bedankt mannen voor jullie service!