Amersfoort is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Utrecht in the central part of the country. It lies about 20 km (12 miles) northeast of Utrecht, with Hilversum to the northwest and Apeldoorn to the east.
Location Map of Amersfoort, Netherlands
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Where is Amersfoort Located?
Amersfoort is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Utrecht in the central part of the country. It lies about 20 km (12 miles) northeast of Utrecht, with Hilversum to the northwest and Apeldoorn to the east.
The city covers an area of approximately 63.86 sq km (24.66 sq mi) and has a population of around 160,000 people based on recent estimates.
Amersfoort is known for its well-preserved medieval center, with key attractions including Koppelpoort, Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren, Mondriaanhuis, DierenPark Amersfoort, Muurhuizen, and the historic canals.
Amersfoort, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Amersfoort |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Utrecht |
| Region | Central Netherlands |
| Established | 1259 (city rights) |
| Population | ~160,000 |
| Total Area | 63.86 sq km (24.65 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~2,500 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.1561掳 N, 5.3878掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 3800鈥�3826 |
| Area Code | +31 33 |
| Major Waterways | Eem River, city canals |
| Transportation | Major rail hub; Amersfoort Central Station connects key Dutch cities |
| Famous For | Medieval old town, Koppelpoort gate, historic architecture |
| Top Attractions | Koppelpoort, Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren, Mondriaan House, Amersfoort Zoo |
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Distance from Amersfoort to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Amersfoort to Amsterdam 鈥� 50 km (31 miles)
- Amersfoort to Utrecht 鈥� 25 km (16 miles)
- Amersfoort to Haarlem 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Amersfoort to The Hague 鈥� 80 km (50 miles)
- Amersfoort to Rotterdam 鈥� 75 km (47 miles)
- Amersfoort to Leiden 鈥� 70 km (43 miles)
- Amersfoort to Delft 鈥� 80 km (50 miles)
- Amersfoort to Eindhoven 鈥� 100 km (62 miles)
- Amersfoort to Tilburg 鈥� 90 km (56 miles)
- Amersfoort to Breda 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Amersfoort to Groningen 鈥� 160 km (99 miles)
- Amersfoort to Zwolle 鈥� 70 km (43 miles)
- Amersfoort to Arnhem 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Amersfoort to Nijmegen 鈥� 75 km (47 miles)
- Amersfoort to Maastricht 鈥� 165 km (103 miles)
- Amersfoort to Almere 鈥� 35 km (22 miles)
- Amersfoort to Apeldoorn 鈥� 50 km (31 miles)
- Amersfoort to Enschede 鈥� 140 km (87 miles)
- Amersfoort to Dordrecht 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)
- Amersfoort to Leeuwarden 鈥� 140 km (87 miles)