Health and Wellness
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Basic-Fit (various locations, ~€24.99/mo), David Lloyd (Higher end)
- Laundry Services
- Wasserette de Eem (Noordewierweg 116)
- Best Hospital
- Meander Medisch Centrum (Maatweg 3) - Highly modern facility
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Bindi (Bergstraat 6) - Yoga, cafe, and therapy center
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Thuisbezorgd.nl, UberEats, Flink (groceries)
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Amersfoortse Keitjes (Local cookies/chocolates)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- 離 (Raku) for Japanese; SEM Sla en Meer (Korte Gracht 6)
- Best Dessert Spots
- IJssalon Vitelli (Ice cream); Queen of Hearts (Pastries)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Saturday Market at Hof; Lidl or Aldi for budget groceries
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Bol.com, Coolblue, Amazon.nl
- Grocery Delivery
- Picnic (App-only), Albert Heijn (ah.nl)
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- De Hof (Main square with many terraces and bars)
- Local Brewery
- Stadsbrouwerij De Drie Ringen (Kleine Spui 18)
- Wine Bars
- Zandfoort aan de Eem (Beach club style); Drankenier
- Street Food Stalls
- Het Lokaal (Fresh local produce and units in De Nieuwe Stad)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Miyagi and Jones (Hof 21) - Asian fusion
Essentials
- City
- Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Population
- 160,000
- Internet Speed
- Average 150 Mbps (Fiber available widely via KPN/Ziggo)
- Currency & Banking
- 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks: ING, ABN AMRO, Rabobank
- Tap Water
- Drinkable, among the highest quality in Europe
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets
- SIM Card
- KPN, Vodafone, T-Mobile (Odido). Prepaid ~€15-20 for 10GB
- Banking for Expats
- Bunq (digital-first), Revolut, or ING with BSN
- Accommodation
- Fundamentally through Funda.nl (rentals) or Pararius. Prices ~€1,200-€1,800/mo
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, extremely. Maestro/V-Pay preferred; Visa/MC accepted in tourist spots
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Short Stay Amersfoort (~€100-€150/night)
- Budget Accommodation
- Stayokay Hostel Amersfoort (Boswerf 1, ~€35/night for dorm)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Stadskern (Historic Center) - Near Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Vathorst (Modern infrastructure) or Eemkwartier (Trendy/Industrial)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Seats2meet Amersfoort (Stationsplein 49) - Social capital payment model
- Best Cafe for Work
- Coffee Corazon (Krommestraat 18) - Great atmosphere, laptop friendly upstairs
- Networking Events
- Amersfoort Business Club; Local tech meetups at De Nieuwe Stad
- Social Events for Expats
- Expats Amersfoort Facebook Group; International Neighbors Amersfoort
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Uber (limited availability), Bolt, or Taxi Amersfoort (+31 33 463 1818)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- OV-fiets at Central Station (€4.50/24h), Donkey Republic
- Best Beach Nearby
- Henschotermeer (Lake beach, 20 mins drive) or Zandvoort (1h 15m by train)
- Top Regional Airline
- Transavia (operating from Eindhoven or Amsterdam)
- Top International Airline
- KLM (Schiphol Airport, 40 mins by direct train)
- Highway Access
- Major junction of A1 (East-West) and A28 (North-South)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Amersfoort Centraal - Intercity hub to Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Berlin
- Public Transport Passes
- OV-chipkaart or OVpay (using debit card/mobile)
- Regional Travel
- NS Trains: 15 mins to Utrecht, 35 mins to Amsterdam
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Koppelpoort (Medieval land/water gate)
- Museums & Art Venues
- Mondriaanhuis (Birthplace of Piet Mondrian); Kunsthal KAdE
- Historical Sites
- Muurhuizen (Buildings built on the old city walls)
- Religious Sites
- Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren (The 'Lange Jan' tower, 98m)
- Annual Events
- Lepeltje Lepeltje (Food festival), Amersfoort World Jazz Festival
- Cultural Districts
- De Nieuwe Stad (Industrial heritage site turned creative hub)
- Theater Venues
- Flint Theater; Theater De Lieve Vrouw
- Local Markets
- Weekly market at Lieve Vrouwekerkhof and Hof
- Music Scene
- Fluor (Pop podium for live music and club nights)
- Street Art
- Murals at De Nieuwe Stad and Eemkwartier
- Cooking Classes
- Kookcollege Amersfoort
- Art Galleries
- Galerie de Ploegh (Coninckstraat 58)
- Historic Buildings
- Sint-Joriskerk (St George\'s Church) on De Hof
- Local Heritage
- The 'Amersfoortse Kei' (The Boulder) located on the Stadsring
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Utrechtse Heuvelrug (Forests and dunes south of the city)
- National Parks Nearby
- Nationaal Park Hoge Veluwe (40 mins drive)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Den Treek-Henschoten estate (massive cycling/hiking area)
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Top of Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren (~€5-8 for guided climb)
- Birdwatching Locations
- Eemmeer polders (North of Amersfoort)
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- None prohibited; use designated BBQ spots in Park Schothorst
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- PostNL, DHL ServicePoints (widely available in Primera stores)
- Tech Repair Services
- The Phone Lab Amersfoort (Langestraat)
- Table Tennis Spots
- Outdoor tables in Park Randenbroek
- Language Classes
- Volksuniversiteit Amersfoort (Dutch for foreigners)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Bibliotheek Eemland (Eemplein 71)
- Community Centers
- Huis van de Stad (City Hall community spaces)
- Gaming Lounges
- Go! Gaming (Pathé Amersfoort)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Jack's Casino Amersfoort
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €5,400 per m² (e.g., 35 m² = €189,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €4,200 per m² (e.g., 35 m² = €147,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €5,100 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €306,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €4,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €240,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €4,800 per m² (e.g., 85 m² = €408,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €3,800 per m² (e.g., 85 m² = €323,000)
- Corporate Tax
- 19% up to €200k, 25.8% above that
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 15%
- Tax System
- Worldwide income; box system (Work, Investments, Savings)
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 49.5% for income over €75,518
- VAT
- 21% standard; 9% for food and certain services
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, in line with EU ATAD directives
- Property Tax
- OZB (Onroerendezaakbelasting), approx 0.08-0.15% of WOZ value
- Property Transaction Tax
- 10.4% standard; 2% for primary residence; 0% for first-time buyers under 35
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- 30% Ruling for highly skilled migrants (tax-free allowance)