Koppelpoort

A lovely landmark. Benches around so if you get tired from walking, you could always sit down and admire the view or see people in their bicycles around.

Must-see historical gem! The Koppelpoort is absolutely worth visiting - it’s the only combined land-water gate in the Netherlands and dates back to around 1425. Time your visit for summer and you might catch the cannon demonstrations by De Stadskanonniers - quite a spectacle! Fun fact: if you were caught drunk and fighting in medieval times, your punishment was operating the water gate mechanism, literally running like a rat in a wheel. This is where the Dutch term “raddraaier” (troublemaker) comes from! Beautiful medieval architecture, perfect for photos, and great for history buffs. Definitely add this to your Amersfoort itinerary!

Well preserved piece of medieval architecture serving as both a land and water port. There's a bridge right opposite to it that provides a great view of the gate. Kind of odd how they built a railway line right next to it. The Amersfoort Centraal Station itself is a bit of a walk away.

There is a lovely walk between the 2 gates.

The Koppelpoor medieval gate it's a well-preserved structure from the city's old defense wall. You can admire its impressive brickwork, towers, and the scenic surroundings along the canal 🏰✨

I passed by and sat in the park nearby. As far as I know, there are NO tours here. But it's beautiful, so who cares? Take a bunch of pictures from the bridge. Come back at different times of the day and take the same pictures. Then decide which one you love best. Mine is late twilight.

Very pretty. Too bad the Three Rings craft brewery had taken an unscheduled holiday when I visited. It would have been great to sit by the water and sip a beer.

The main gate of the medieval city of Amersfoort is an impressive sight. Sadly, the access to the fortification's interior is restricted. I'm giving only three stars because the overall experience was marred by the unpleasant smell emanating from the dirty water.