Amersfoort Old Town
Amersfoort binnenstad
A medieval town 15 minutes away by train, with the Koppelpoort gate spanning a canal and Mondrian's former home.
Amersfoort lies about 20 km northeast of Utrecht. Its old town keeps an oval medieval layout, and the “wall houses” (muurhuizen) lining the outer ring road run along the town walls. The most famous landmark, the Koppelpoort, built around 1425, is a rare gate that serves both water and land. Our Lady's Tower (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwetoren) stands about 98 m tall, and climbing it requires a reservation. The old town also has a memorial museum at Mondrian's birthplace. From Utrecht Central Station the train takes about 15 minutes, and it's about a 15-minute walk from Amersfoort station to the old town, making it a good half-day trip.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park
- Utrecht University Botanic Gardens
- Amelisweerd
- Fort bij Vechten (Waterline Museum)
- Rietveld Schröder House
- Dutch Railway Museum
- Nieuwegracht
- Miffy Museum