Amersfoort

Amersfoort is a city and municipality in the central Netherlands, located in the province of Utrecht. It sits on the edge of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug and is part of the Randstad urban area, with about 160,000 residents.

Historically, Amersfoort grew in the Middle Ages around a fortified town center. The historic core features preserved canal rings, narrow streets, and several notable monuments such as Onze-Lieve-Vrouwetoren (Our Lady's Tower) and the Koppelpoort, a combined city gate dating from the 14th–15th centuries.

Key cultural institutions include Mondriaan House (Het Mondriaanhuis), a museum dedicated to Piet Mondrian who was born in Amersfoort in 1872, and Museum Flehite, which focuses on the city’s history and 17th‑century architecture.

Amersfoort is also known for DierenPark Amersfoort, a large zoo with a variety of species and themed environments.

Transport links are strong: Amersfoort Centraal railway station is a major hub with connections to Amsterdam, Utrecht, Zwolle, and beyond. The city is served by the A28 and A1 motorways and acts as a regional transport junction.

Administratively, the municipality includes the city of Amersfoort and several surrounding villages. The economy is diversified, with services, logistics, and light manufacturing forming the base of activity.