Guidebook for Utrecht
Sightseeing
The Dom Tower of Utrecht is the tallest church tower in the Netherlands, at 112.5 metres (368 feet) in height. The Gothic-style tower is the symbol of the city. You can climb the 465 steps to the top.
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Domturm
9 DompleinThe Dom Tower of Utrecht is the tallest church tower in the Netherlands, at 112.5 metres (368 feet) in height. The Gothic-style tower is the symbol of the city. You can climb the 465 steps to the top.
Utrecht in located in the centre of Holland and all main cities are quickly reached by train: Amsterdam 30 min., Rotterdam 30 min., The Hague 1 hour ( > Scheveningen beach)
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Utrecht Central Station
305 StationshalUtrecht in located in the centre of Holland and all main cities are quickly reached by train: Amsterdam 30 min., Rotterdam 30 min., The Hague 1 hour ( > Scheveningen beach)
Drinks & Nightlife
Delicious wines and cocktails. Wine tastings also possible. Not touristic.
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Rubens Proeflokaal
197 NieuwegrachtDelicious wines and cocktails. Wine tastings also possible. Not touristic.
Cafe van Wegen
8 MariaplaatsReally close to the apartment and open till late for drinks.
Ledig Erf
Ledig ErfLots of terrasses in the sun
Korte Minrebroederstraat
Korte MinrebroederstraatA small square with bars where the locals go
Everything Else
Rent a boat and check out the city from the water. Also silent electric boats available, which you can drive yourself.
Sloep Huren Utrecht
18 OosterkadeRent a boat and check out the city from the water. Also silent electric boats available, which you can drive yourself.
Take a walk or a run down De Singel (the canal) and enjoy the calmth in the centre of the city
Catharijnesingel
CatharijnesingelTake a walk or a run down De Singel (the canal) and enjoy the calmth in the centre of the city
Entertainment & Activities
Lepelenburg
LepelenburgRelax in the park
Arts & Culture
TivoliVredenburg
11 VredenburgkadeThe best shows in music and more are in Tivoli Vredenburg
Jaarbeurs
6 JaarbeurspleinConferences, musicals, parties, exhibitions, events.
Springweg
Springweg(Art house) film, food and drinks
Museum Catharijneconvent
38 Lange NieuwstraatChristian art and culture then and now
Centraal Museum Utrecht, an open house to explore and discover. Classical alongside modern, design alongside Utrecht history, experimental alongside monumental. A museum which leaves you inspired.
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Centraal Museum Utrecht
1 AgnietenstraatCentraal Museum Utrecht, an open house to explore and discover. Classical alongside modern, design alongside Utrecht history, experimental alongside monumental. A museum which leaves you inspired.
Food Scene
Andersom is one of those Dutch coffeeshops where you can do more than drink coffee
Coffeeshop Andersom
23 VismarktAndersom is one of those Dutch coffeeshops where you can do more than drink coffee
Wed
WedLots of bars and restaurants
Neude
NeudeProbably the biggest square with terrasses and restaurants in town
Janskerkhof
JanskerkhofBars and restaurants
Bistro Chez Jacqueline
4 Korte KoestraatTaste the real old Utrecht, no nonsense food and staff.
Eethuis Milan V.O.F.
252 AmsterdamsestraatwegThe best roti in town
Bistrot Le Canard
24 GansstraatA cosy little restaurant
Mas Restaurant
26-28 SchalkwijkstraatA very good restaurant. Small, great service, not touristic, not cheap.
Shopping
PRIME sneakers & consignment
11 SchoutenstraatRare sneakers @ Prime
The oldest shopping street in the city, from here you can walk down the Oude Gracht, into the city and not miss a single shop.
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Twijnstraat
TwijnstraatThe oldest shopping street in the city, from here you can walk down the Oude Gracht, into the city and not miss a single shop.