Guidebook for Utrecht

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Guidebook for Utrecht

Sightseeing

The Gothic-style Dom Tower of Utrecht is the tallest church tower in the Netherlands, at 112.5 metres (368 feet) in height. The tower was part of the Dom Church, and was built between 1321 and 1382.
259 locals recommend
Dom Tower
9 Domplein
259 locals recommend
The Gothic-style Dom Tower of Utrecht is the tallest church tower in the Netherlands, at 112.5 metres (368 feet) in height. The tower was part of the Dom Church, and was built between 1321 and 1382.
Want to explore the city from the water but do not feel like paddling or cycling on a pedal boat? Book a canal cruise! Try a traditional waterbus, a nostalgic sloop or an authentic Venetia gondola.
15 locals recommend
Schuttevaer Boat Cruise
85 Oudegracht
15 locals recommend
Want to explore the city from the water but do not feel like paddling or cycling on a pedal boat? Book a canal cruise! Try a traditional waterbus, a nostalgic sloop or an authentic Venetia gondola.
The Munt building is the place where all Euro coins of the Netherlands are being created. So it's literally and figurally a place of value.
18 locals recommend
Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt
1 Gouden Hoon
18 locals recommend
The Munt building is the place where all Euro coins of the Netherlands are being created. So it's literally and figurally a place of value.
Sawmill De Ster (1721) was a working sawmill for 250 years before closing in 1982. The in 1996 newly restored mill, with its still functioning sawing floor, is now a working monument.
41 locals recommend
Molen de Ster
3 Floresstraat
41 locals recommend
Sawmill De Ster (1721) was a working sawmill for 250 years before closing in 1982. The in 1996 newly restored mill, with its still functioning sawing floor, is now a working monument.

Arts & Culture

An open house to explore and discover. Classical alongside modern, design alongside Utrecht history, experimental alongside monumental. A museum which leaves you inspired time. Expect the unexpected.
179 locals recommend
Centraal Museum
1 Agnietenstraat
179 locals recommend
An open house to explore and discover. Classical alongside modern, design alongside Utrecht history, experimental alongside monumental. A museum which leaves you inspired time. Expect the unexpected.
Here, the Bruna collection resides. It consists of more than 7000 works, among which children’s books (Miffy), book covers and poster designs for organizations such as Amnesty and the Dutch Red Cross.
154 locals recommend
Nijntje Museum
2 Oudegracht
154 locals recommend
Here, the Bruna collection resides. It consists of more than 7000 works, among which children’s books (Miffy), book covers and poster designs for organizations such as Amnesty and the Dutch Red Cross.
The RSH has a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This architectural masterpiece is unrivalled both within and outside the oeuvre of the Utrecht architect and designer Gerrit Rietveld (1888-1964)
90 locals recommend
Rietveld Schroder House
50 Prins Hendriklaan
90 locals recommend
The RSH has a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This architectural masterpiece is unrivalled both within and outside the oeuvre of the Utrecht architect and designer Gerrit Rietveld (1888-1964)
The Beatrix Theater is one of the most popular locations of Utrecht, because it hosts musicals like Joseph, MammaMia!, Dirty Dancing, We Will Rock You, Miss Saigon, The Little Mermaid and Jersey Boys.
25 locals recommend
Beatrix Theater
6A Jaarbeursplein
25 locals recommend
The Beatrix Theater is one of the most popular locations of Utrecht, because it hosts musicals like Joseph, MammaMia!, Dirty Dancing, We Will Rock You, Miss Saigon, The Little Mermaid and Jersey Boys.
Jaarbeurs Utrecht (opposite from Central Station) hosts big events, fairs, congresses and meetings. About 2,5 million people visit Jaarbeurs, that has a surface of 100.000 square meters, every year.
23 locals recommend
Jaarbeurs
6 Jaarbeursplein
23 locals recommend
Jaarbeurs Utrecht (opposite from Central Station) hosts big events, fairs, congresses and meetings. About 2,5 million people visit Jaarbeurs, that has a surface of 100.000 square meters, every year.

Food Scene

Officially, the best place to drink coffee in the Netherlands!
90 locals recommend
The Village Coffee & Music
44-46 Voorstraat
90 locals recommend
Officially, the best place to drink coffee in the Netherlands!
The Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai chefs from Jasmijn & ik prepare delicious authentic dishes for you with fresh ingredients and biological meat and fish, just like in colourful Asia!
35 locals recommend
Jasmijn & Ik
219-221 Kanaalstraat
35 locals recommend
The Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai chefs from Jasmijn & ik prepare delicious authentic dishes for you with fresh ingredients and biological meat and fish, just like in colourful Asia!
Perfect spot to have your dinner or just a drink.
51 locals recommend
Eetcafé Lombok
228 Vleutenseweg
51 locals recommend
Perfect spot to have your dinner or just a drink.
Sunny place to enjoy your morning (or afternoon) coffee!
46 locals recommend
Koffie & Ik
169 Vleutenseweg
46 locals recommend
Sunny place to enjoy your morning (or afternoon) coffee!
Do you want to savor genuine Chinese Cantonese cuisine? Then you are at the right place in Paradise restaurant! Think of delicious dishes, with full, balanced flavours. Good food!
8 locals recommend
Chinese Restaurant Paradise
28 Vredenburg
8 locals recommend
Do you want to savor genuine Chinese Cantonese cuisine? Then you are at the right place in Paradise restaurant! Think of delicious dishes, with full, balanced flavours. Good food!
Traditional Surinam food: tasty, but spicy! Aarti is known for its Roti, but serves delicious sandwiches, rice, nasi and bami too. Good value for your money.
10 locals recommend
Eaterie Aarti
75 Kanaalstraat
10 locals recommend
Traditional Surinam food: tasty, but spicy! Aarti is known for its Roti, but serves delicious sandwiches, rice, nasi and bami too. Good value for your money.
New hotspot where you can drink special beers and eat delicious chicken.
14 locals recommend
Kloek
31 Vredenburg
14 locals recommend
New hotspot where you can drink special beers and eat delicious chicken.

Essentials

Closest supermarket.
30 locals recommend
AH Damstraat
37 Damstraat
30 locals recommend
Closest supermarket.

Drinks & Nightlife

Nice place to have a coffee or a beer, while enjoying your view at the Merwede canal.
57 locals recommend
Café Kanaalzicht
23 Keulsekade
57 locals recommend
Nice place to have a coffee or a beer, while enjoying your view at the Merwede canal.

Everything Else

Neude is the name of the main square in Utrecht, where you can find a lot of bars and restaurants. Crowded, but in a good way :)
121 locals recommend
Neude
Neude
121 locals recommend
Neude is the name of the main square in Utrecht, where you can find a lot of bars and restaurants. Crowded, but in a good way :)
Cinema
62 locals recommend
Pathe Rembrandt
73 Oudegracht
62 locals recommend
Cinema

Shopping

Cool shop with stylish clothes and other accessories.
14 locals recommend
Puha shop
48 Voorstraat
14 locals recommend
Cool shop with stylish clothes and other accessories.