Global CityIntelligence

Netherlands / Western Europe

Amersfoort, Netherlands City Intelligence

Amersfoort is a city and municipality in the province of Utrecht, Netherlands, functioning as a national rail hub on the lines toward Utrecht, Zwolle, and Apeldoorn with a service-oriented economy and a medieval historic core. Amersfoort is a western europe city of about ~160K in Netherlands. On the composite city-intelligence score, Amersfoort sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (66/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~160K
View of Amersfoort, Netherlands

Image credit: Image: MelvinvdC at Dutch Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Composite profile

Overall score

66/100

Use the Amersfoort profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and air quality alongside regional peers such as Utrecht, Zwolle, and Arnhem.

Overall66/100
Affordability50/100
Air quality70/100
Energy68/100

Overall city intelligence

Mixed

66/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

See country hub

Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Amersfoort data table

The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.

Amersfoort city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score66/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living50/100Amersfoort's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality70/100Amersfoort's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy68/100Amersfoort's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety69/100Amersfoort's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed67/100Amersfoort's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk72/100Amersfoort's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience72/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety87/100
Low crime89/100
Personal safety89/100
Night safety84/100
Road safety83/100

Amersfoort ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (87/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life86/100
Healthcare91/100
Education88/100
Green space87/100
Cleanliness91/100
Infrastructure92/100
Mobility73/100

Amersfoort has a very high quality-of-life estimate (86/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness85/100
Education88/100
Green space87/100
Overall safety87/100

Amersfoort scores very high for family living (85/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability76/100
Walkability88/100
Cycling100/100
Infrastructure92/100

Amersfoort is high for remote workers (76/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability80/100
Healthcare91/100
Cleanliness91/100
Outdoor lifestyle48/100

Amersfoort is very high for retirement (80/100), appealing for healthcare access and a clean environment.

Emergency and public safety in Amersfoort

Local public safety guidance for Amersfoort, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Verified
Netherlands emergency contacts
ServiceNumberNotes
European emergency11224/7112 reaches police, fire, and ambulance dispatch across the European Union from any phone, free of charge.

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Amersfoort, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Netherlands emergency profile.

Public safety sources

Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Amersfoort

Healthcare context for Amersfoort, with national-level information from Netherlands where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Verified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Amersfoort, see the Netherlands healthcare profile.

Healthcare sources

Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Amersfoort

Local mobility context for Amersfoort, with national-level context from Netherlands where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Verified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Amersfoort, see the Netherlands transport profile.

Transport sources

Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Amersfoort. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Amersfoort

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Amersfoort will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Amersfoort air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Amersfoort drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Amersfoort

Is Amersfoort worth visiting?

Yes — excellent quality of life (86/100), with nearby nature such as Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park, De Hoge Veluwe National Park.

Is Amersfoort good for families?

Excellent (85/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Amersfoort affordable?

Around average cost; about €1,770/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Amersfoort?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.

What are Amersfoort's main industries?

Mainly tourism, hospitality, technology.

What is the climate in Amersfoort?

An oceanic climate, averaging about 9.8°C.

Does Amersfoort have universities?

Higher education is strong (71/100).

What is healthcare like in Amersfoort?

Healthcare access is strong (73/100).

Is Amersfoort good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is strong (70/100).

What nature is near Amersfoort?

Within ~170 km: Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park, De Hoge Veluwe National Park.

Explore Amersfoort modules

City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.

Cost of Living in Amersfoort

Amersfoort's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Amersfoort

Amersfoort's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Amersfoort

Amersfoort's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Amersfoort

Amersfoort's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Amersfoort

Amersfoort's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Amersfoort

Amersfoort's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Amersfoort

Cost of living estimates for Amersfoort — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Amersfoort

Climate profile for Amersfoort — Oceanic climate, annual average 9.8°C, comfort score 65/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Amersfoort

Economy and jobs profile for Amersfoort — tourism economy, economy score 82/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, technology. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Amersfoort

Education profile for Amersfoort — regional education center, education score 69/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Amersfoort

Healthcare and retirement profile for Amersfoort — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 73/100, retirement score 70/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Amersfoort

Source-attributed visual context for Amersfoort using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Amersfoort

Weekend trip planning checklist for Amersfoort — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Nearby weekend places from Amersfoort

Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.

Estimate a monthly budget for Amersfoort

Estimate a monthly budget for Amersfoort using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Amersfoort

Plan a trip budget for Amersfoort using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from Amersfoort

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Amersfoort. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Hilversum, Netherlands

Same region · about 16 km from Amersfoort. Explore Hilversum's city intelligence profile.

Utrecht, Netherlands

Same region · about 19 km from Amersfoort. Explore Utrecht's city intelligence profile.

Ede, Netherlands

Same region · about 23 km from Amersfoort. Explore Ede's city intelligence profile.

Almere, Netherlands

Same region · about 27 km from Amersfoort. Explore Almere's city intelligence profile.

Apeldoorn, Netherlands

Same region · about 40 km from Amersfoort. Explore Apeldoorn's city intelligence profile.

Arnhem, Netherlands

Nearby city · about 41 km from Amersfoort. Explore Arnhem's city intelligence profile.

Lelystad, Netherlands

Same region · about 41 km from Amersfoort. Explore Lelystad's city intelligence profile.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Same region · about 42 km from Amersfoort. Explore Amsterdam's city intelligence profile.

Nijmegen, Netherlands

Nearby city · about 47 km from Amersfoort. Explore Nijmegen's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Amersfoort — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.

Themed collections

Theme-first discovery collections that include Amersfoort — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Amersfoort FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Amersfoort, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Amersfoort

Is Amersfoort worth visiting?

Amersfoort has a very high quality-of-life estimate (86/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park, De Hoge Veluwe National Park and Oostvaardersplassen within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Amersfoort?

Amersfoort has a very high quality-of-life estimate (86/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 86/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Amersfoort?

A single resident of Amersfoort spends roughly €1,770 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €941. Overall the city is around average cost for the Netherlands. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Amersfoort?

Plan for around-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Amersfoort is high for remote workers (76/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Amersfoort?

Amersfoort's labour market is very strong, with opportunities concentrated in technology, tourism and hospitality and manufacturing. Amersfoort has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and technology.

Is Amersfoort good for digital nomads and remote work?

Amersfoort offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 86/100.

What are the education options in Amersfoort?

Amersfoort is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Law, Social Sciences and Engineering.

Is Amersfoort a good place to study?

Amersfoort offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, strong quality of life and good connectivity.

What is healthcare like in Amersfoort?

Amersfoort has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 73/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Amersfoort a good place to retire?

Amersfoort offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 70/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Amersfoort?

Amersfoort has an oceanic climate, averaging about 9.8°C annually with roughly 821 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Apr.

Is Amersfoort a safe place to live?

Amersfoort ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (87/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.

How easy is it to get around Amersfoort?

Amersfoort indexes a walkability score of 88 and a cycling score of 100 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Amersfoort?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Amersfoort include Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park, De Hoge Veluwe National Park and Oostvaardersplassen. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Amersfoort good for families?

Amersfoort scores very high for family living (85/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

What outdoor activities are there around Amersfoort?

Amersfoort rates 48/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 87/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park, De Hoge Veluwe National Park and Oostvaardersplassen supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Amersfoort profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and air quality alongside regional peers such as Utrecht, Zwolle, and Arnhem. Its standout dimensions are climate risk (72/100) and air quality (70/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (50/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the Netherlands country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Amersfoort appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.