Walking and cycling bridge over the river

Netherlands 24: A wander along the Eem to Koppelpoort and a visit to the Mondriaanhuis

Before arriving in Amersfoort, we’d spent some time looking for interesting things to see and do in the city. This included some of the more popular spots that Amersfoort is known for, as well as some less less common places.

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People waiting to cross Catharijnesingel

Netherlands 24: In Utrecht again, visiting DOMunder and back via the Dafne Schippers Bridge

As I mentioned in Riding the F28 fast route to Utrecht, we ended up returning to Utrecht for the second time during our week in Amersfoort. This gave me opportunity to cycle along the F28 Fast Cycle Route again as … Continue reading Netherlands 24: In Utrecht again, visiting DOMunder and back via the Dafne Schippers Bridge

The pools at Bosbad Amersfoort

Netherlands 24: Bosbad Amersfoort, an outdoor swimming pool in the forest

We were fortunate to have some really fantastic weather during our week in Amersfoort. It was so good that we were keen to find somewhere to go for a swim. Given where we were, there weren’t any beaches nearby, so it’d mean a travelling further afield or finding an alternative.

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Level crossing on Paltzerweg

Netherlands 24: Riding the F28 fast route to Utrecht

Since we stayed in Utrecht back in 2017, it’s somewhere we’re always keen to go back to, if we get the opportunity. So as we were staying nearby in Amersfoort, it was high on our list for a visit. This was particularly true for me, at it would mean I get to sample the F28 fast cycle route between the two cities!

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