Guidebook for Utrecht
Everything Else
Evenementencentrum voor beurzen, congressen en grote feesten.
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Veemarktstraat 50
50 VeemarktstraatEvenementencentrum voor beurzen, congressen en grote feesten.
Broodnodig Paardenveld
5 PaardenveldDelicious breakfast and lunch
one of the oldest, but by far the best Icesalon in Utrecht.
situated next to the locks.
40 Einheimische empfehlen
Italian ice cream parlor Il Mulino
4 Adelaarstraatone of the oldest, but by far the best Icesalon in Utrecht.
situated next to the locks.
Entertainment & Activities
Railway Museum
16 MaliebaanstationInteractive museum about Dutch Rail Transport
Nijntje Museum
2 OudegrachtMuseum of Miffy (Nijntje)
Sightseeing
The house designed by Gerrit Rietveld for the Schröder family. Known for its multipurpose interior and typical white/black/red/yellow and blue colours
90 Einheimische empfehlen
Rietveld-Schröder-Haus
50 Prins HendriklaanThe house designed by Gerrit Rietveld for the Schröder family. Known for its multipurpose interior and typical white/black/red/yellow and blue colours
Oudegracht
The famous canal with its wharf terraces.
112m/367ft and 465 steps to take you there..
magnificent view (especially on clear days)
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Domturm
9 Domplein112m/367ft and 465 steps to take you there..
magnificent view (especially on clear days)
The largest and most beautiful castle in the Netherlands, fairytale like
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Haarzuilen Kasteel De HAAR
The largest and most beautiful castle in the Netherlands, fairytale like
Zuylen Castle
1 TournooiveldOld castle slightly north of Utrecht city
Molen de Ster
3 FloresstraatEssentials
AH Oudenoord
1 Oudenoordclosest place for groceries
AH Amsterdamsestraatweg
56 AmsterdamsestraatwegAlbert Heijn
Arts & Culture
TivoliVredenburg
11 VredenburgkadeTheatre
Municipal Theatre Utrecht
24 Lucasbolwerktheatre
a very local museum, showing you all aspect of the quarter C (Wijk C)
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Dutch Museum of working-class districts
27 - 29 Waterstraata very local museum, showing you all aspect of the quarter C (Wijk C)
Drinks & Nightlife
Zies
58 TwijnstraatGreat Winebar in lively part of the old city
perfect to sit on the patio, sip a wine and look at the buzzing nightlife of Utrecht
55 Einheimische empfehlen
Wijncafe Lefebvre
2 Neudeperfect to sit on the patio, sip a wine and look at the buzzing nightlife of Utrecht
Not so much the food, but they have the best location to drink a beer or wine next to the old canal at the wharf.
Tapas Kelder
158 OudegrachtNot so much the food, but they have the best location to drink a beer or wine next to the old canal at the wharf.
Cafe Willem Slok
2 Korte Koestraatjust the best bar in Wijk C. Very small, but very cosy and friendly
Food Scene
Cozy restaurant at the Wharf. off the beaten track, but very good
9 Einheimische empfehlen
De Heeren van Leeuw
4 Twijnstraat aan de WerfCozy restaurant at the Wharf. off the beaten track, but very good
Simple but good restaurant:
only chicken (whole or half) but every micro brew from the area
(and just around the corner)
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Kloek
31 VredenburgSimple but good restaurant:
only chicken (whole or half) but every micro brew from the area
(and just around the corner)
Vis en Meer
4 DrieharingstraatThe best seafood restaurant in Utrecht
Restaurant Opium
80 VoorstraatStylish and trendy fushion restaurant
Restaurant San Siro
9 OudkerkhofVietnamese restaurant.
Their Pho is famous!
Nice grand café, next to the newly opened canal (and part of Tivoli-Vredenburg)
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Café Het Gegeven Paard
11 VredenburgkadeNice grand café, next to the newly opened canal (and part of Tivoli-Vredenburg)
Dining in a medieval castle in the centre of the city
(by the way, they have their own micro brewery)
29 Einheimische empfehlen
Stadskasteel Oudaen
99 OudegrachtDining in a medieval castle in the centre of the city
(by the way, they have their own micro brewery)
Italian style restaurant BUT they don't serve pizza or well-known pasta. The have an Italian based menu. It's really really good and on a rainy day, try to get a spot in the back.. their back wall is made of tainted glass. a true piece of art.
(way of the beaten touristic path)
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Piatto Utrecht
34 VredenburgItalian style restaurant BUT they don't serve pizza or well-known pasta. The have an Italian based menu. It's really really good and on a rainy day, try to get a spot in the back.. their back wall is made of tainted glass. a true piece of art.
(way of the beaten touristic path)
Restaurant San Siro
9 OudkerkhofGreat Italian restaurant.
No pizza!
off the beaten track, slightly outside the center. a small cosy restaurant along the Vecht (continuation of the Oudegracht).
Good food in sam-sam style: choose 2 small main dishes instead of one big.
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Restaurant Blij
2 Brugstraatoff the beaten track, slightly outside the center. a small cosy restaurant along the Vecht (continuation of the Oudegracht).
Good food in sam-sam style: choose 2 small main dishes instead of one big.
The best Sushi place in Utrecht. Next to the parking lot Paardenveld. Fresh sushi! one of our hot-spots
Suzi
15 KroonstraatThe best Sushi place in Utrecht. Next to the parking lot Paardenveld. Fresh sushi! one of our hot-spots
close to the apartment and they roast their own coffee, delicious
6 Einheimische empfehlen
30ml Vredenburg
23 Vredenburgclose to the apartment and they roast their own coffee, delicious
Restaurant, sightseeing, camping. Fort aan de Klop has it all. Slightly of the beaten track, but worth a visit
38 Einheimische empfehlen
Fort aan de Klop
4 1e PolderwegRestaurant, sightseeing, camping. Fort aan de Klop has it all. Slightly of the beaten track, but worth a visit
Best pancakes in Utrecht. Very romantic situated in the forest, next to a stream and close to a castle
80 Einheimische empfehlen
Teahouse Rhijnauwen
16 RhijnauwenselaanBest pancakes in Utrecht. Very romantic situated in the forest, next to a stream and close to a castle
You can't leave Utrecht (or Netherlands for that mater) without having eaten some Dutch pancakes on the wharf
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Pannenkoekenbakkerij De Muntkelder
112 Oudegracht aan de WerfYou can't leave Utrecht (or Netherlands for that mater) without having eaten some Dutch pancakes on the wharf