Velvet Music

The Amersfoort city center is chockablock with fun shopping streets. Do check out Krommestraat, for example, where it’s not the big chain stores but little bistros and artisan shops that rule the roost: there’s chocolate, children’s books, vinyl records, or model trains to be found. Or you might want to take a peek in Schwitzner,…

Just on the edge of the old city centre, there’s the Eem Harbour (Eemhaven) — a lively place full of novel initiatives and handsome squares. Eem Square (Eemplein) is a new and dynamic city square, between the railway station and the Eem harbour, with shops, cafes and a cinema. This is also the home of…

For some hustle and bustle and an array of artisan products, Amersfoort offers a variety of markets. On Friday mornings, there’s a flower market on Lieve Vrouwekerkhof, a fish market on Groenmarkt and a goods market with well over 120 stalls on Hof Square. Up to 5 pm, there’s a farmer’s market on Eem Square.…

Everyone who visits Amersfoort, and the Netherlands, should try liquorice. This traditional Dutch candy is available in the Candyshop. Of course, they sell lots of other delicious things.

This independent wine seller has a varied, adventurous, and unconventional selection of wines. With his vast knowledge of wines and passion for his profession, the owner helps you select the best wines.

This Flemish chips establishment is a remarkable thing in Amersfoort. In addition to hand-made chips, they also sell the only true Amersfoort croquette, a nice snack that’s not to be missed!

This old-fashioned record store sells real vinyl. With the aid for the owners’ knowledge, you will find many musical treasures here.

Gula Delicatessen, formerly known as Sweet Sisters, is Amersfoort’s main chocolate store. With chocolate of all kinds and sizes, you’re bound to find something you love.

The VVV staff would love to help you with all your queries on Amersfoort presents, souvenirs, and information on all attractions in and around Amersfoort. This is the place to go for tickets for attractions and to purchase the Amersfoort City Card. The City Card gives you discounts on many attractions in Amersfoort.

Corazon Bakery has a wonderful lunch menu, but they also offer many delicacies to take home, like lovely jams, mustard, chutney, and olive oil.

Bierwinkel Hop is the beer store in Amersfoort. Here you can choose from amongst more than 500 different beers. Bierwinkel Hop organises a tasting session every Thursday for you to taste special and local beers.

Liefde & Ambacht is the Amersfoort cheese shop and only offers Dutch products. Taste the best Dutch farmhouse cheese and buy great gifts.