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12pm to 5pm right at home in the friendly Utrecht Museum Quarter
with its canals, pubs, restaurants, art galleries, boutiques,
almshouses, museums, churches and the Dom. Take some
The shopping heart time on a bench in the park, walk around the Singelplantsoen

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here. Contents
Explore Utrecht your way 3
Old city with a big heart 6-7
Facts & Figures 9

Romantic 10-13
Innovator 14-17
Bon vivant 18-21
Dreamer 22-25
Doer 26-29
Admirer 30-33
Adventurer 34-37

Festival Vibes 40-41

Utrecht Art City 43
Hotels and B&Bs 44-45
Accessibility and practical information 46

City plan (centre) 48-49

List of street names 50

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 Utrecht is almost 2000 years old.
Stroll down the streets and along the canals
in the Utrecht Museum Quarter, the cultural
treasury in the very heart of the city to
sample the pleasant, intimate atmosphere
for which Utrecht is famous.
In the Middle Ages, Utrecht was the ecclesiastical
centre of the Netherlands and its skyline was
dominated by dozens of church towers.
Today, the city has eight medieval churches.
With a height of 112 metres, the Dom tower is
Old city
the highest church tower in the Netherlands and
the eye-catcher of the ‘Dom city’, which functions
as a landmark throughout the city.
Concise history
with
Around 47 AD, the Romans built the Traiectum
castellum (fortress) to reinforce the northern
border of their empire along the Rhine where
the Domplein is now located. Late 7th century,
the English missionary Willibrord designed the
a big
fortress as a mission and a small town developed.
Over the next centuries, Utrecht developed into
a religious establishment and trade underwent
unprecedented growth through the construction
of a medieval harbour complex of canals,
heart
wharves and wharf cellars. Utrecht remained
the largest and most important city in the
Netherlands until the 16th century.
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The Dom
The Dom tower is the pride of Utrecht;
the Dom cathedral was also, until a tornado
swept away the nave on the summer evening
of 1 August 1674!
How could this happen? In order to collect
money for the construction of the cathedral,
clergymen travelled through the diocese of
Utrecht to sell indulgences for absolution or
moderation of sins. After the construction of
the current Dom church (1254-1517) and Dom
tower (1321-1382), there was no money left
and the nave was ‘finished’ without flying
buttresses, with shortened buttresses and a
level wooden ceiling instead of stone vaults.
Is this construction the ‘culprit’? Historians
assume it was bad luck; the whirlwind caused
lower pressure in the church and thus brought
about the collapse of the nave. The contours of
the nave are depicted in the black cobbles on
the Dom square. The high trees represent the
then walls and covering.
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 Facts & Figures
Central location
• Utrecht is located in the heart of the Netherlands
(hereafter NL). Utrecht Central Station is a
European train junction: Amsterdam and
Schiphol Airport at 30 min; Rotterdam and
The Hague at 45 min. Daily international
trains from and to Brussels (2.5 hrs), Cologne
(2.5 hrs), Paris (4 hrs) and other cities.
www.nshighspeed.nl
• An ultramodern public transport terminal is
being developed (ready in 2013); 100 million
transients a year in the long term. See page 46.
Population
• 300,000 inhabitants, 65,000 of which are
students. In 2025: 405,000 inhabitants,
mainly due to Leidsche Rijn, the largest
Vinex-location in NL.
• Multicultural society; Utrecht people come
from > 170 countries worldwide.
• Adriaan Florenszoon Boeyens; the only Dutch
pope ever (Rome, 1522). See page 43.
• Gerrit Rietveld and Rietveld Schröder house
(UNESCO World Heritage; see page 15)
• Dick Bruna and Miffy, see page 23.
• Anton Geesink (Olympic judo champion,
1964); Marco van Basten and Wesley Sneijder.
International events
2013-2018
• Rietveld’s Universe, 2010
• 375 years Utrecht University, 2011
• 300 years Peace Treaty of Utrecht, 2013
• European Youth Olympic Festival, 2013
• European Capital of Culture, 2018 (ambition)

(Knowledge) Economy
• Best economic prospects for growth of all
Peace Treaty
Western European cities. Source: Ecorys, Aug. 2008.
• Utrecht University best in NL, no. 7 in Europe
of Utrecht
and no. 42 worldwide. Source: Shanghai top 500.
On 11 April 1713, the Peace Treaty of Utrecht was
• Highest % of higher educated (54%) and
made, an important moment in the history of
creative people (33%) in the work force.
Europe. Over one year, in the Utrecht city hall,
diplomats from all over Europe negotiated the
History
peace that would end a series of destructive wars.
• Around 47 AD, the Romans built the
All kinds of festivities took place in the city that
Traiectum castellum (fortress).
contributed to the high spirits and a successful
www.domplein2013.nl
diplomatic process. In 2013, the 300th anniversary
• Willibrord redesigned the old castellum as
of the Peace Treaty is celebrated with exuberance!
a mission and converted NL (from 695 AD).
Together with various organisations, the Peace
• In the medieval hey-days, Utrecht is a religious
Treaty of Utrecht already stages cultural
and mercantile bastion and remains the
programmes in the city and province of Utrecht.
largest and main city until the 16th century.
www.vredevanutrecht.nl
• Union of Utrecht, 1579; foundation for the Dutch
Republic. Peace Treaty of Utrecht, 1713; see box.

Famous Utrecht people and icons

• Dom tower; highest NL church tower. See page 7.
• Medieval harbour complex with canals,
wharves and wharf cellars through the city
(to be nominated as UNESCO World
Heritage site)
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 You love to surprise your partner. Love takes
Romantic centre stage and as a romantic you know
the importance of atmosphere, originality,
beautiful places and timing. Love is...
to enjoy in full together.

The Utrecht Gondolier After the walk, have lunch at Broodnodig,

Surprise your beloved with a gondola trip;
enjoy the view from an authentic Venetian
gondola with a delicious glass of Prosecco,
as the gondolier steers you through the most
magnificent canal city in the Netherlands.
Packages for 2-6 persons. Pick-up point:
Oudegracht 177 (D2). Booking recommended.
T 0031 (0)6 51 99 85 19
www.degondeliervanutrecht.nl
Mariaplaats 49 (D2), T 0031(0)30 231 15 31 or
get freshly baked rolls at Moolenbeek
Ambachtelijke Bakkerij, Nieuwegracht 125 (E3),
T 0031 (0)30 231 13 58. Enjoy the tranquillity in
the city centre at the outdoor café of Brasserie
Goeie Louisa with fruit trees, in the garden of
the Grand Hotel Karel V. Entrance opposite the
Springhaver Theatre, Springweg 50 (D3),
T 0031 (0)30 233 75 95, www.goeielouisa.nl

Parks, Almshouses
& Convent Gardens

Find special almshouses, parks and cloisters at

unexpected ‘hidden’ places in the city where you
can hear the silence… Some of the most beautiful
and idyllic places include Pandhof Domkerk (D2),
Pandhof Sinte Marie (D2; near the Mariaplaats)
and the Zocherplantsoen by (landscape) architect
J.D. Zocher, beautifully laid out on the former
town rampart along the Utrecht canals.
Wonderful (themed) walking routes are available
at VVV Utrecht the Tourist Information Office,
Domplein 9 (D2), T 0900 128 87 32 (€ 1.30 p/call),
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Cocktails, ‘couching’
and candlelight
Utrecht has numerous friendly and romantic cafés
and restaurants. Go to www.Utrechtyourway.com
Advance reservations recommended.
Café Lust
Go ‘couching’ in this modern pub with a
friendly atmosphere while enjoying a cocktail,
Mediterranean snacks and funky and Latin beats.
Nobelstraat 10 (E1), T 0031 (0)30 238 24 21
www.cafelust.nl
Fort Hoofddijk & Oude Hortus
botanical gardens
The fascinating and colourful botanical gardens
of Utrecht University are located at the Uithof
near Fort Hoofddijk. The magnificent Rotstuin
(rockery) is one of the largest in Europe. Public
transport: bus route 11 the Uithof, leaves from
the Central Station and Neude to Botanische
Tuinen. Budapestlaan 17 (Fort Hoofddijk)
T 0031 (0)30 253 54 55, www.botanischetuinen.uu.nl
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Betje Boerhave Museum
Step into the picturesque museum of grocer
Betje Boerhave and fall in love instantly. On the
upper storey, see what packaging looked like in
the old days; this is a feast of recognition and
nostalgia that makes you recall granny’s days,
not to mention the delicacies of yesteryear that
are sold in the shop downstairs. Treat yourself
or each other to peppermint, various types of
liquorice and other sweets; Betje Boerhave
makes a living of this. Wonderful for any age.
Hoogt 6 (E2), T 0031 (0)30 231 66 28.
Open: Tue through Sat; free admission.
Opium
Enjoy cocktails in the lounge bar or at the outdoor
café by the fireplace and have a romantic dinner
in a friendly and modern setting, inspired by Asia.
Voorstraat 80 (D1), T 0031 (0)30 231 55 15
www.restaurant-opium.nl
MaS
Have a chat and enjoy good wine, pure food and
each other in an intimate atmosphere. Beautifully
located opposite the Leeuwenbergh Church.
Schalkwijkstraat 26-28 (E2), T 0031 (0)30 230 22 29
Fairytale-like castle
www.masrestaurant.nl
The fairytale-like De Haar castle, the country’s
Festival tip: Elf Fantasy Fair most beautiful and largest castle, is located
in an oasis of tranquillity just outside Utrecht.
Go to page 41
The park and lush gardens (‘small Versailles’)
with their romantic vistas and beautiful ponds,
tempt long walks and lovely picnics. Go to the
Until its relocation around 1970, the beautifully website for information about guided tours,
renovated Oude Hortus, the museum garden of theatrical performances, classical concerts, fairs
Utrecht University, was the domain of the and high tea at the Tuynhuis.
botanical gardens. One of the showpieces is the Kasteellaan 1, Haarzuilens, T 0031 (0)30 677 85 15
famous Ginkgo biloba, the oldest Japanese www.kasteeldehaar.nl
walnut in Europe.
Universiteitsmuseum, Lange Nieuwstraat 106
(E3), T 0031 (0)30 253 80 08, www.museum.uu.nl
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 You want to be surprised and stimulated.
Innovator You are open to new things and wish to
experience and see as much of life as possible.

Rietveld Schröder House

Book guided tours via
The world-famous Rietveld Schröder House www.centraalmuseum.nl or 0031 (0)30 236 23 10,
(1924) is the only house ever to have been including transport from the Central Museum.
realised according to the architectonic principles From spring, there are direct sales at the visitors’
of De Stijl. Utrecht architect Gerrit Rietveld centre: Erasmuslaan 5 and from September at the
(1888-1964) built it for Truus Schröder. private address: Prins Hendriklaan 50.
www.rietveldschroderhuis.nl
The typical Stijl colours red, blue and yellow,
combined with black, white, grey and the
relation between interior and exterior and the
unity between separate furniture and fixed
components in the design are typical. In 2000,
the UNESCO put the house on the World
Heritage List as an ‘important and singular
icon in Western architectural history and a
masterpiece of human creative power’.

Architecture in the Uithof

The Uithof university premises sets the tone in
the area of high-profile modern architecture in
the Netherlands, and is a popular venue for
(architecture) tourists from all over the world.
Public transport: bus route 11 de Uithof departs
from the Central Station and Neude; stops at
Bestuursgebouw, Heidelberglaan 8.
The AORTA architecture centre holds guided
tours through the prize-winning Educatorium
by Rem Koolhaas/OMA, the Minnaert building
by Neutelings Riedijk Architecten and the
University library of Utrecht by Wiel Arets
Architects & Associates. Architecture centre
AORTA, Achter de Dom 14, (E2), (Wed-Sat),
T 0031 (0)30 232 16 86, www.aorta.nu

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Pastoe
Utrecht Pastoe (1913) enjoys international
fame as a high-design furniture maker.
Be inspired by high-quality, aesthetic and
durable furniture of exceptional design.
Over 40 international top designers show
their products in this showroom (opened
Mon-Sat and every first Sunday of the month).
Rotsoord 3, T 0031 (0)30 252 10 14
www.pastoe.nl and www.toonkamer.nl
AAMU Museum for
contemporary Aboriginal art
The only museum in Europe that has contemporary
Australian Aboriginal original art on display.
High-profile exhibitions and interactions with
authoritative Western artists provide an entirely
new look at art. Whether young or old, a visit to
the AAMU is certain to enrich your life.
Open: Tue through Sun. Oudegracht 176 (D2),
T 0031 (0)30 238 01 00, www.aamu.nl
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Explore Utrecht:
city of all times
If you are curious about the old days, visit The
Utrecht Archives in the former 11th century
Paulusabdij which later became the Rechtbank, 
to gather information, images and stories in
a personal file using ultramodern multimedia
techniques, and which allows you to create a
historical paper in a tabloid format. There
are varying exhibitions, courses, workshops,
lectures, films and children’s activities.
Open: Tue through Sat; free admission.
Hamburgerstraat 28 (E2), T 0031 (0)30 286 66 11
www.hetutrechtsarchief.nl
4 Weeks of FreeDesigndom
Held from mid-September until mid-October
in Utrecht and Amsterdam, 4 Weeks Of
FreeDesigndom is the design event, the eye-catcher
of the Utrecht programme being the social
design Biennale Utrecht Manifest with a leading
role for the Hoograven invites you project. There
is also attention for young talent in the Dare 4
exhibition by MaHKU, the Masters programmes
of the Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht.
For more information, go to: www.freedesigndom.com
and www.utrechtmanifest.nl
De Bakkerswinkel
Enjoy an undisturbed breakfast, lunch or high tea
with the spinning sound of the dough mixer in
Particular Films the background that mixes the first ingredients
of the pastry shells and scones. The preparation
The Louis Hartlooper Complex is a bustling of old-fashioned delicacies still takes place on the
cultural meeting place and is known for its spot where bread used to be baked in brick
particular film programmes. In addition to ovens. Wittevrouwenstraat 2 (E1),
films, they also serve food and drinks. T 0031 (0)30 266 79 99, www.debakkerswinkel.nl
Tolsteegbrug 1 (E3), T 0031 (0)30 323 04 50
www.louishartloopercomplex.nl
The Springhaver Theatre and ’t Hoogt film Festivaltip: Cultural Sundays
theatre also schedules good films and serves Go to page 40
food & drinks. Springhaver Theatre,
Springweg 50 (D2), T 0031 (0)30 231 37 89
www.springhaver.nl
’t Hoogt film theatre, Hoogt 4 (D1),
T 0031 (0)30 232 83 88, www.hoogt.nl
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 You experience the good things in life
Bon Vivant as no other. Carefully selected addresses
allow bon vivants to enjoy life to the max.

Friendly outdoor café life

At the wharf outdoor cafés along the Oudegracht

canal, candle flames flicker on the tables and
the gentle buzz of voices and clinking of
tableware resonates. Utrecht has plenty of
friendly places for a drink or bite to eat in the

Vredenburg
open air. At the Neude (D1) are many cafés and
more intimate venues are found at ’t Wed (D2),
the Janskerkhof (D2) and the Domplein (D2).
Whether classic, rock, world music or jazz;
Somewhat further out, the sunny Ledig Erf (E3)
find all of this at Vredenburg! Until the new
is very popular among inhabitants of Utrecht.
Muziekpaleis is realised at the spot of the
original building in the city centre, Vredenburg
has two locations in Utrecht: Vredenburg
Leidsche Rijn (also referred to as the Rode Doos),
J.C. Verthorenpad 100 and the magnificent
Vredenburg Leeuwenbergh in the heart of the
city centre Servaasbolwerk 1a.
T 0031 (0)30 231 45 44, www.vredenburg.nl

Fun Shopping

Utrecht is paradise for shopaholics! From Utrecht

CS, walk right into Hoog Catharijne; the covered
shopping heart of the Netherlands with trendy
boutiques, art galleries, delicatessen and exclusive
gift shops at each street corner and in each
alleyway in the city centre. The flower markets
at the Oudegracht and the Janskerkhof and the
rag market at the Breedstraat (Saturdays) are an
experience in itself. Enjoy the market merchants
loudly commending their goods. Motorised traffic
is kept out of the centre to accommodate the
shopping public.

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Culinary Stage Utrecht delicacies

A culinary theatre with a fresh perspective
to gastronomy and a diary filled with tasty
diversions. Every month, the Culinair Podium
schedules numerous exciting culinary activities.
Lange Nieuwstraat 88 (E2),
T 0031 (0)30 635 08 88, Open: Fri and Sat.
www.culinairpodium.nl
Aal Restaurant and Proeflokaal is the perfect
location for real flamboyant personalities to
enjoy gastronomic atmospheres in a wonderful
medieval wharf cellar. For wine-tasters also.
Oudegracht 159 (a/d Werf) (D2),
T 0031 (0)30 233 48 26, www.aalrestaurant.nl
Little Dom towers of pure chocolate and
real Utrecht short biscuit is available at
Banketbakkerij Theo Blom.
Zadelstraat 23 (D2), T 0031 (0)30 231 11 35
www.banketbakkerijtheoblom.nl
Ouwe and Jonge Daen and Dinteloo Gold
are traditionally brewed Utrecht beers.
Taste them in the Stadskasteel Oudaen’s
steambeer brewery.
Oudegracht 99 (D2), T 0031 (0)30 231 18 64
www.oudaen.nl
Ahoy Rondvaarten

Take your friends to sail through the Utrecht

canals in a plofboot or whisper boat with a
picnic basket and a bottle of wine… lovely!
Festivaltip: Europa Cantat XVII Oudegracht aan de Werf 345 (D2),
Go to page 41 T 0031 (0)6 15 58 11 78, T 0031 (0)30 236 78 55
www.ahoyrondvaarten.nl

National Museum from
Musical Clock to Street Organ
Welcome to the most musical museum in the
Netherlands! This museum has been collecting and
repairing instruments that play automatically and
which have provided fun for both young and old for
over 600 years. Ghost pianos, automatic violins,
belly organs and naturally gigantic dance organs
are continuously demonstrated LIVE. Sing along
with old favourites or dance in one of the most
beautiful dance halls of the country.
Open: Tue through Sun. Steenweg 6 (D2),
T 0031 (0)30 231 27 89, www.museumspeelklok.nl
Cycle through
the Golden Age
As a sumptuous boulevard, the Vecht river
meanders between Amsterdam and Utrecht,
framed by hydrangeas, high trees and austere
lawns with tea pavilions as preludes of a view
of the magnificent country estates. Rich
Amsterdam merchants used to flee the city to
relax at the Vecht. The busy boat traffic on the
river and in the locks provide a pleasant picture.
Stop in at one of the numerous picturesque
towns, such as: Buitenplaats Slangevegt,
Straatweg 40, Breukelen, T 0031 (0)346 250 011
www.slangevegt.nl
Restaurant ’t Stoute Soldaatje, Rijksstraatweg 35,
Nieuwersluis, T 0031 (0)294 231 496
www.stoutesoldaatje.nl

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 Set out with the family, sometimes on
Dreamer educational excursions. You are young
at heart with plenty of imagination to
picture yourself in another world.

Railway Museum dick bruna house

Welcome to the exciting world of the railways
and learn all about the first man behind the
steam locomotive. Let him take you to an
English miners’ village from 1839, or listen to
Orient Express travellers telling about their
experiences in the Far East in the Droomtheater
and feel butterflies in your stomach when your
cart goes under, along and above the most
beautiful locomotives.
Open: Tue through Sun. Maliebaanstation 16 (F2),
T 0031 (0)30 230 62 06, www.spoorwegmuseum.nl
Worldwide, there is just one Utrecht creation
more famous than the Rietveld chair: Miffy,
the little rabbit Utrecht Dick Bruna designed in
1955. Over 59 years, Miffy has developed into
an international celebrity, as a personality in
children’s books - in over 40 languages - and as
a design icon. Dick Bruna’s work is permanently
on display in the dick bruna huis. Ticket sales
at the accompanying Central Museum opposite
the dick bruna house.
Open: Tue through Sun. Agnietenstraat 2 (E3),
T 0031 (0)30 236 23 92, www.dickbrunahuis.nl

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Dom tower children’s
guided tours
Learn all about the bells and the ringing of bells
during the Klokken spelen themed guided tour
or join Op zoek naar Sint Maarten, to find the
patron saint of Utrecht and dress up as a knight
or princess or join an exciting and informative
exploratory expedition of the Dom tower with
Willem de Torenwachter.
Supervision: at least one adult for every ten
children. Each 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month,
except for the summer holidays. Reservation only.
RonDom, Domplein 9-10 (D2),
T 0031 (0)30 236 00 10, www.domtoren.nl
The Dutch Waterworks Museum
Learn all about the history of water supply.
The museum is located in a beautiful and
historic 40-metre high water tower in the city
centre. This tower, now over 100 years old,
still functions.
Open: Tue through Sun. Lauwerhof 29 (D1),
T 0031 (0)30 248 72 11, www.waterleidingmuseum.nl
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University museum
Have you ever seen a cone roll upward? See a
piece of aluminium float? It is all possible in the
science museum of the Central Netherlands.
Get started in the Knowledge or Youth lab or
explore the Oude Hortus museum garden.
Open: Tue through Sun.
Lange Nieuwstraat 106 (E3),
T 0031 (0)30 253 80 08, www.museum.uu.nl
Stadsschouwburg city theatre
The Stadsschouwburg city theatre stages
exciting, funny and fairytale-like children’s
performances all year through. The CASCADE
Christmas circus is an annual sparkling
combination of top artists in a singular
setting of light, music and theatrical effects!
Lucas Bolwerk 24 (E1), T 0031 (0)30 230 20 23
www.stadsschouwburg.nl
Money Museum
The Money Museum shows us all about the role
of money in people’s lives. To what extent can
current social issues be solved using money?
Should money always fly? What emotions
determine how people spend their money?
Open Tue through Sun.
Leidseweg 90 (A2), T 0031 (0)30 291 04 92
www.geldmuseum.nl
Sonnenborgh
Explore the secrets of Sonnenborgh; from bastion
to meteorological office and observatory!
Open: Tue through Sun. Zonnenburg 2 (E3),
T 0031 (0)30 230 28 18, www.sonnenborgh.nl
Festivaltip: Tweetakt
Go to page 41
Rhijnauwen Tearoom
Set out by boat, canoe or bicycle to the
Rhijnauwen tearoom and enjoy the friendly
atmosphere, a drink or delicious pancakes
in the garden or inside.
Rhijnauwenselaan 16, Bunnik,
T 0031 (0)30 656 12 85, www.theehuis.info
The Schuttevaer shipping company boat trip
sails from the city across the Kromme Rijn and
along the Oud and Nieuw Amelisweerd country
estates to the Rhijnauwen tearoom.
Departure: 10.30 am - arrival: noon
and return: 2.30 pm - arrival 4 pm.
Pick-up point: Oudegracht t/o 85 (D2)
(near the Oudaen city castle)
Weerdsingel O.Z. 4, T 0031 (0)30 272 01 11
www.schuttevaer.com
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 Put on your climbing shoes and set off into
Doer the great big world. As a genuine outdoor man
or woman, you love breathing in the fresh
country air, rain or shine. It is hard for you to
sit around because you want to do things.

Climbing the Dom tower

Climb the 465 steps of the Dom tower with a

guide. Reach the top and get your reward via
the last 147 smaller steps which are ingeniously
incorporated into one of the mainstays: a
spectacular view of Utrecht and to Amsterdam,
if the weather is nice. Why do the steps turn to
the right? How did the Dutch term for smashed
originate? Hear all about this and other facts
and anecdotes. Open: Mon through Sun.
RonDom, Domplein 9 (D2),
T 0031 (0)30 236 00 06, www.domtoren.nl

Skate Parade

For real roller skating fanatics, the Skate Parade

holds free skating trips through and around
Utrecht on Friday evenings from early May until
mid-September. Each trip is new and takes in the
nicest Utrecht places, with a break at a wonderful
location halfway through the 22-kilometre trip.
Go to www.u-skateparade.nl for more information.
Through Utrecht by scooter
Riding a scooter is an original way to explore the
best places in the city. For individuals and
groups. GPS scooter trips also.
Tourist Information Office (VVV Utrecht), Domplein 9
(D2), E info@vvvutrecht.nl, T 0900 128 87 32 (€ 1.30 p.
call). More than 8 persons: VVV Group reservations,
T 0031 (0)30 236 00 20, www.utrechtvoorgroepen.nl
and www.UtrechtYourWay.com
The artist in you!
Utrecht is a city of young and creative minds
and artists. Feel free to discover your own talent
and live it up in a humorous and friendly creative
workshop: learn to dance the Salsa-Merenque,
pimp your clogs or play the djembé.
For more information about this and many
other workshops: VVV Group reservations,
T 0031 (0)30 236 00 20 (Mon through Fri),
www.utrechtvoorgroepen.nl
and www.UtrechtYourWay.com.

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 Canoeing and cycling by pedal boat

Canal Bike Utrecht

The outdoor cafés along the wharves and the

magnificent canalside houses tempt you on a
wonderful trip by pedal boat. A free route
description with anecdotes ensures that you
don’t miss anything.

Pick-up points: Oudegracht a/d Werf 167 (D2)

(in front of the library). T 0031 (0)30 231 15 27
www.canal.nl

Canoeing ‘by night’

Paddle through the beautifully illuminated

Utrecht canals while the sun sets! This canoe
trip is possible only when the moon is full and
exclusively under professional supervision.

De Rijnstroom, Weg naar Rhijnauwen 2,

T 0031 (0)30 252 13 11, www.rijnstroom.nl
Cycling in and around Utrecht

Bicycle hire addresses:

If you want to actively explore the city, consider
one of Utrecht’s many options for wonderful
bicycle rides. Cycle to one of the picturesque
Laag Catharijne bicycle shed
The Utrechtse Heuvelrug
villages of Maarssen or Haarzuilens on the River
Catharijnesingel 34 (C2),
Vecht or to Fort Vechten along the Romeinse
T 0031 (0)30 231 67 80, open: Mon through Sat.
National Park Limes. Or explore the highlights in the city
centre by bike.
Tusveld bicycle shop
The Utrechtse Heuvelrug allows for wonderful
Jaarbeursplein 14 (B2),
walking and cycling tours across the lateral
T 0031 (0)30 294 25 29, open: Mon through Fri.
moraine, taking in moors, castles and country
estates in the forelands and wooded areas. Put
Het Fietspad
on your walking shoes for the 11-km trip
Weerdsingel Westzijde 18 (D1),
starting at the picturesque Amerongen castle
T 0031 (0)30 233 43 73, open: Mon through Fr.
and climb to the highest point of the Utrechtse
Heuvelrug, the 69-metre high Amerongen
Fietspunt
mountain to enjoy the beautiful view of the
Nobelstraat 293 (E1),
Gelderse Vallei. Then follow a second climb to
T 0031 (0)30 230 08 49, open: Mon through Sat.
the ‘lonely oak’ on the eastern summit, with a
view of Veenendaal. For more information,
Festival tip: Croon song festival
Ton Van den IJssel tweewielers Go to page 41
go to www.nationaalpark-utrechtseheuvelrug.nl
Laan van Nieuw Guinea 30,
T 0031 (0)30 293 26 79, open: Tue through Sat.

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 As a real culture lover, you want to see and
Admirer experience all the beautiful things in life.
You cannot get enough of art, culture,
history, galleries, antiques and festivals.
All secrets are unveiled.

Dom church Utrecht Walking routes

The Dom church draws large crowds daily for a
guided tour or a moment of silence and peace.
The free Saturday afternoon concerts (3.30 pm)
have been a household word in Utrecht for over
thirty years. Achter de Dom 1 (D2/E2),
T 0031 (0)30 231 04 03, www.domkerk.nl
Take as much time as you need to explore the
Utrecht Museum Quarter, the cultural treasury
in the heart of the city. There are interesting
(themed) routes available at the Tourist
Information Office (VVV Utrecht), Domplein 9 (D2),
T 0900 128 87 32 (€ 1.30 p/call),
E info@vvvutrecht.nl, www.UtrechtYourWay.com

If you feel like a delicious fair trade cup of coffee

to go, use the voucher (page 33).
Simon Lévelt to go, Vismarkt 15 (D2), near Tourist
Information Office (VVV Utrecht),
T 0031 (0)30 234 22 26, www.simonlevelt.com

Guided walks

The guides of Gilde Utrecht show you the most

beautiful ‘hidden’ places in Utrecht. On Sunday
afternoons at 2 pm (from April through
September on Wednesday also), walks are held
through the old city heart. Departures: Tourist
Information Office (VVV Utrecht), Domplein 9-10

Watching Churches
(D2). There are many themed walks such as
Hofjes en Cameren, Jugendstil, Beelden en
& Listen to Churches hun makers, Karel V in Utrecht or Verloren
verleden van Witte Vrouwen. Gilde Utrecht,
Of old, Utrecht is a city of churches. During Lange Smeestraat 7 (D3), T 0031 (0)30 234 32 52
summer, ‘Watching Churches in Utrecht’ opens www.gildeutrecht.nl
the doors to twelve beautiful historic churches
in the city centre. Guided tours, lectures,
concerts and walks are also held.
For more information, go to: www.kerkenkijken.nl
and www.kerkenluisteren.nl

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More guided walks
Learn all about the fascinating history of Utrecht
during a guided VVV tour which takes in the Dom,
canals, wharves, convent gardens and alleyways.
Start and end points: Domplein 9-10 (D2) or
another location in the centre in consultation.
If you feel like a theatre walk, consider the
Storytrail in which a narrator describes the
Utrecht streets, alleyways and almshouses in
an amusing way and discover the heroes,
villains, prostitutes and saints of the city.
VVV Group reservations, T 0031 (0)30 236 00 20
(Mon through Fri), www.utrechtvoorgroepen.nl
and www.UtrechtYourWay.com
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Rijnauwen Fort / Fortress Month
The Rijnauwen Fort is the largest fort from the
New Dutch Water Defence Line. In addition to
a cultural/historical monument, the fort has
become a valuable scenic area because it has
been closed off for years. Weekly guided tours by
the Forestry Commission from 1 April - 1 October.
Vossegatsedijk 3, Bunnik, T 0031 (0)35 541 65 12
www.staatsbosbeheer.nl
During the Fortress Month in September, a large
number of forts open their doors and will be a
singular backdrop for exhibitions, guided tours,
walks and children’s activities.
More info: www.fortenmaand.nl
Museum Catharijneconvent
The national museum for Christian art and
culture surprises, fascinates and inspires. Enjoy
the singular collection of medieval art, do the
‘Christianity round’ with works of art from
present and past, and admire the mysterious
treasury filled with gold and silver. In ‘Feest!
Weet wat je viert’, discover the backgrounds and
traditions surrounding these holidays.
Open: Tue through Sun. Lange Nieuwstraat 38 (E2),
T 0031 (0)30 231 38 35, www.catharijneconvent.nl
Also have a look in the adjacent
St. Catharina Cathedral; parish church of the
Utrecht Salvator parish and cathedral of the
Utrecht archbishopric. Lange Nieuwstraat 36 (E2),
T 0031 (0)30 231 40 30, www.dekathedraal.com
Festival tip: Festival Oude Muziek
Go to page 41
Central Museum
The Central Museum has an extensive collection
Coffee & Tea ½ price
of old, modern and applied art and fashion and
city history collections. They also have the largest
Rietveld collection in the world (which includes
the famous Rietveld chair). Open Tue through
Sun; admission to the dick bruna huis included.
Nicolaaskerkhof 10 (E3), T 0031 (0)30 236 23 62
www.centraalmuseum.nl
Canal excursion
Utrecht is magnificent and entirely different
from the water! Schuttevaer shipping company
takes you along on a round trip of the Utrecht
canals to enjoy the magnificent view of the
historic façades, sculpted tableaux and the
impressive high trees along the water, some Present this coupon upon purchase to:
Simon Lévelt to go, Vismarkt 15, Utrecht
of which are over 200 years old.
Pick-up point: Oudegracht opposite 85 (D2) (near
Stadskasteel Oudaen). Weerdsingel O.Z. 4 (D1),
T 0031 (0)30 272 01 11, www.schuttevaer.com
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 Your style is exciting, challenging,
Adventurer a tad rough and passionate in particular.
You prefer adventurous activities and
entertainment.

Winkel van Sinkel

‘Anything is available at Winkel van Sinkel’.

This old Dutch saying still applies to the
cultural/culinary warehouse with grand café/
restaurant, night restaurant (tapas) and
late-night shop (club). Regular tango or salsa
matinees on Sunday. Oudegracht 158 (D2),
T 0031 (0)30 230 30 30, www.dewinkelvansinkel.nl

EKKO

High-profile rock music stage with national ’t Oude Pothuys

and international bands for special evenings
of hip-hop, techno and electro. On Saturdays,
enjoy an eclectic mixture of indie, pop, hip-hop,
electro & techno.
Bemuurde Weerd W.Z. 3 (C1),
T 0031 (0)30 231 74 57, www.ekko.nl
This is one of Utrecht’s most famous music
cafés, where the very best musicians perform.
Oudegracht 279 (D3), T 0031 (0)30 231 89 70
www.pothuys.nl

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SJU Jazzpodium
The jazz heart of the Netherlands where jazz
lovers can groove to performances by national
and international bands and new talent.
Varkenmarkt 2 (C2), T 0031 (0)30 234 04 36
www.sjujazz.nl
Tivoli
One of the largest rock music stages in the
Netherlands, bands from all over perform at
two locations: Tivoli Oudegracht and Tivoli
De Helling. Famous DJs give the best dance
evenings from 1980s to dance hall.
Oudegracht 245 (D2) en Helling 7
T (0900) 235 84 86 (local rate), www.tivoli.nl
Trendy Hangouts
Het Hart
Trendy, modern and artistic small city café
in the heart of the entertainment centre.
Voorstraat 10 (D1), T0031 (0)30 231 97 18
www.hethart.com
Café Olivier
Located in a former Maria Minor church,
enjoy an authentic Belgian evening.
Achter Clarenburg 6 (C2),
T 0031 (0)30 236 78 76, www.cafe-olivier.be
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Beatrix theatre
Large-scale musicals, concerts and cabaret just
3 minutes from Utrecht Central Station near
the Park Plaza and NH Utrecht de Luxe hotels.
Main entrance: Jaarbeursplein 6a (B3),
T 0031 (0)30 799 07 99, reservations:
TopTicketLine (0900) 300 50 00 (local rate)
www.beatrixtheater.nl
Holland Casino Utrecht
Atmosphere, games and excitement! Try your
luck at the gaming tables. Various packages.
Admission conditions: minimum age 18,
upon production of a valid ID card.
Overste den Oudenlaan 2 (A3),
(next to the Jaarbeurs), T 0031 (0)30 750 47 50
www.hollandcasino.nl/utrecht
Filemon en Baucis
A worldly look, a lounge, large pillows;
this is all about seeing and being seen.
Janskerkhof 22 (D1), T 0031 (0)30 230 46 04
www.filemonenbaucis.nl
Zussen
Lobby/restaurant with a particular interior.
Korte Jansstraat 23 (D2), T 0031 (0)30 233 32 30
www.zussen.nl
De Nachtburgemeester discothèque RASA world culture centre
The best DJs are given free reign in
the old vaults of the town hall. Afro-Caribbean jazz, Turkish sufi songs or Spanish
Stadhuisbrug 3 (D2), T 0031 (0)6 208 462 09 The Target City Game flamenco: RASA has it all! Concerts, theatre and
www.denachtburgemeester.nl dance performances and festivals; dance to oriental
Armed with smart phones and GPS equipment, vibes, sparkling gypsy beats and sunny Brazilectro
in this exciting City Game three teams pursue a at Club RASA evenings. Pauwstraat 13a (D1),
criminal gang who break into various locations in T 0031 (0)30 231 60 40, www.rasa.nl
the city centre. The Target: a loony mixture of
virtual and actual reality. Minimum 8 persons.
Booking via VVV Group reservations,
T 0031 (0)30 236 00 20, www.utrechtvoorgroepen.nl
Festival tip:
Dutch Film Festival Go to page 41
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Naamloos-1 1 27-01-2009 15:27:23

Rent a Canal Bike

T +31 (0)30 231 15 27

for more information or visit
www.canal.nl

DISCOUNT
€1.
Wander along
50
max. 4 persons

the wonderful canals

Valid in 2009

of Utrecht. p.p.

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Festival Vibes
Utrecht teems with cultural festivals all year round, and has the Cultural Sundays; special
days with a bustling programme full of theatre, dance, music, films, workshops, etc. on large
and small stages, squares and in parks. Usually free!
Cultural Sundays - the power of Utrecht
Free folder subscription
T 0031 (0)30 286 22 31 or go to
www.culturelezondagen.nl
Jazz enz 22 February
Jazz and world music meet in Tivoli,
Rasa, Vredenburg, ’t Hoogt, Winkel
van Sinkel and other venues.
The Literary Zoo 15 March
Cultural programme with the theme
of the national book week; at various
stages and at the Central Station.
Every Day Fare 19 April
Utrecht University and the Hogeschool
voor de Kunsten show how art & science
is intertwined in your life 24 hours a day.
Various locations in the city centre.
Museum Night 30/31 May
Twilight Zone… Confrontations
and meetings with illusionists and
scientists, people risen from the
dead and unborn newcomers to
test your common sense…
In about 10 museums.
World Festival Utrecht 28 June
Free music, narrative theatre, dance, a
bazaar & delicious food from all points
of the compass, in the Julianapark.
Utrecht Uitfeest 13 september
The opening festival of the Utrecht
cultural season: over 100 cultural
institutions open their doors and treat
visitors to free theatre, music, dance,
film and more. Also on squares.
Children’s Museum Night
17/18 October
The collections of 10 museums are
presented to children on a dark night
and in a special way. Playing with
dark and light in the most beautiful
buildings in the city!
No Man’s Land 8 November
Cultural programme around Berlin;
the bustling, creative centre of
modern Europe which - coincidence
or not - shares Utrecht’s dialling code
(0)30. In November 2009, it will be
20 years ago that the Berlin Wall fell,
which calls for a particular programme
about borders, walls, contrasts
and freedom…
Festival calendar. A selection...
21-29 March Tweetakt www.tweetakt.net
16-26 April Springdance (also see page 43) www.springdance.nl
International dance & performance (25th anniversary!)
with high-profile choreographers and revealing young
talents from all over the world.
25-26 April Elf Fantasy Fair, De Haar castle www.elffantasy.nl
5 May Liberation Festival www.bevrijdingsfestivalutrecht.nl
6-13 May Latin American Film Festival www.laff.nl
12 mei-9 June and
14 July-11 August Latin Film Summer www.laff.nl
22-30 May Festival on the Warf www.festivalaandewerf.nl
Theatre, visual art and experimental music;
talented young artists from all over Europe.
6-14 June NLGD Festival of Games www.nlgd.nl
13-14 June Night Fever www.nightfever.nl
10-16 June Maliebaanfestival www.maliebaanfestival.nl
10-26 June De Parade www.deparade.nl
17-26 June Europa Cantat XVII www.europacantatutrecht.nl
See U Singing! International festival with 60 song
workshops and over 100 concerts!
6-9 August Summer Darkness www.summerdarkness.nl
28 Aug. - 6 Sep. Festival Oude Muziek (also see page 43) www.oudemuziek.nl
Festival Oude Muziek has a worldwide reputation and

CULTURAL SUNDAYS
presents the very best of international performers.
Theme 2009: ‘Three Germans in England’ with music by
Händel, Haydn and Mendelssohn.
29 August De Beschaving www.debeschaving.nl
12 September Open Monumenten Dag (Heritage Days) www.monumentendag.nl
13 September Utrecht Uitfeest (also see page 40) www.culturelezondagen.nl
23 Sep. - 2 Oct. Dutch Film Festival www.filmfestival.nl

Cultural Sundays is a series of festivals and events with a new edition
taking place once every month and in which local art institutions and
venues work together to prepare a festival based on a theme which is of
specific relevance to the city of Utrecht. Each festival presents a broad
spectrum of cultural and recreational events and programs for a wide
audience, programmed over one day: a Sunday. Every art discipline,
including theatre, opera, music, dance, film, literature, visual arts,
street culture and storytelling are at one time or another represented
in the festivals. Performances are given mostly by professionals but
occasionally also by amateurs. Admission is generally free of charge.
Utrecht is the bustling centre of Dutch film.
A selection of films competes for the coveted
Gouden Kalf.
September/October 4 Weeks of FreeDesigndom (also see page 16) www.freedesigndom.com
3-8 November Yo! Opera Festival (Lustrum) www.yo-opera.nl
13-15 November Crooners’Festival Utrecht www.smartlappenfestival.nl
23-29 November Le Guess Who www.leguesswho.nl
Be inspired by the newest and most exciting creative
vibes from the international music scene.
26-30 december International Chamber Music Festival www.kamermuziekfestival.nl

WWW.CULTURELEZONDAGEN.NL For all festivals, go to: www.UtrechtYourWay.com and www.uitburo.nl

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 Utrecht Art City
In 2009 and 2010, ‘Holland Art Cities’ takes
place. Ten top museums from Utrecht (Central
Museum and Museum Catharijneconvent),
Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague present
the largest art supply per km2 in the world!
Droog Design autumn 2009
One of the best-known representatives of Dutch
Design. The exhibition shows work by young
designers who have made it internationally
through Droog Design.

Exquisite gold and silver, statues of Central Museum Museum Catharijneconvent

Nicolaaskerkhof 10 (E3), T 0031 (0)30 236 23 62 Lange Nieuwstraat 38 (E2), T 0031 (0)30 231 38 35
saints, jeans from the brand GSUS, www.centraalmuseum.nl www.catharijneconvent.nl
paintings by masters like Rembrandt,
The House of Viktor & Rolf
video art and centuries-old manuscripts until 8 February 2009
– all that and more can be seen at the Highlights from the collections of the famous
fashion duo Viktor & Rolf in miniature creations Beautiful books.
Museum Catharijneconvent in Utrecht, of the originals, shown on handmade porcelain The Middle Ages in gold and ink
16 May through 23 August 2009
housed in a former monastery from dolls after the image of the catwalk models.
Selection of valuable, richly adorned ancient
the fifteenth century. manuscripts and books, many of them made in
Utrecht or related to the city (see box), which in
the Golden Age of the Middle Ages was the
religious, cultural and political centre of
Lange Nieuwstraat 38 in Utrecht The Netherlands.

www.catharijneconvent.nl
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Utrecht Pope Adrianus VI

Museum of contemporary Aboriginal art
The only museum in Europe for the impressive,
contemporary Aboriginal art from Australia.
Presenting two new remarkable exhibitions
of leading artists each year.
Jan van Scorel and the Utrecht art of painting
21 March through 28 June 2009
Between 1520 - 1523, Utrecht renaissance artist
Jan van Scorel visited Italy (see box), where he
became familiar with the works by Michelangelo
Oudegracht 176 and Rafaël. Utrecht became the centre of 16th
3511 NP Utrecht
century art of painting in the north of the
t. +31 (0)30 238 01 00 Netherlands and Van Scorel inspired
Tuesday to Friday 10.00- 17.00 hrs contemporaries and 17th-century Dutch
Saturday and Sunday 11.00- 17.00 hrs Masters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer and Hals.
www.aamu.nl
Adrianus VI was born in Utrecht 550 years ago
on 2 March 1459. On 9 January 1522, after a
long conclave he was selected as the first and
only Dutch Pope. Adrianus invited Utrecht
painter Jan van Scorel to Rome as a curator of
the papal collections. There he painted two
portraits of the Pope from Utrecht. Adrianus
also played a role in ancient manuscripts of the
Museum Catharijne convent.

Remaining 2009 programme

AAMU Museum for contemporary
Aboriginal art
Oudegracht 176 (D2),
T 0031 (0)30 238 01 00, www.aamu.nl
Brook Andrew/Theme Park
until 13 April 2009
Show one’s colours
from mid-April
The evolution goes on!
13 February 2009 - 1 February 2010
National Museum from University museum
Musical Clock to Street Organ Lange Nieuwstraat 106 (E3)
Steenweg 6 (D2), T 0031 (0)30 231 27 89 T 0031 (0)30 253 80 08,
www.museumspeelklok.nl www.museum.uu.nl
Imperial Clocks Forbidden City Springdance
Renovation 16 – 26 April 2009. (See page 41.)
2009 all year round Festival Oude Muziek
Haydn 28 August - 6 September 2009.
26 August - 15 November 2009 (See page 41.)

For more information, go to: www.Utrechtyourway.com and www.hollandartcities.com

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Hotels Bed & Breakfasts
Grand Hotel Karel V ***** NH Utrecht De Luxe **** 344 Aan de Gracht De Dromerij La Perle
Oudegracht 344 (D2), Lessinglaan 2, Twijnstraat 69 (E3),
Prestigious, attractive hotel in a former convent from Comfortable hotel; next to the station and
T 0031 (0)30 296 26 06 www.dedromerij.nl T 0031 (0)24 377 35 68
1349; magnificent gardens; city centre location. Jaarbeurs. Jaarbeursplein 24 (B2), www.344aandegracht.nl www.bedandbreakfast.nl
Geertebolwerk 1 (D2), T 0031 (0)30 233 75 55 T 0031 (0)30 297 79 77, www.nh-hotels.com Den Ulch
www.karelv.nl Buurboot La Luna Westerkade 8, De Steenroos
Bilitonkade 152, T 0031 (0)30 240 06 96 Visscherssteeg 9,
Park Plaza Utrecht ****
T 0031 (0)30 785 30 66 www.bedandbreakfast.nl T 0031 (0)30 232 23 48
Apollo Hotel Utrecht City Centre **** Comfortable hotel; next to the station and www.buurboot.nl www.bedandbreakfast.nl
Comfortable hotel in the city centre. Jaarbeurs. Westplein 50 (B2), Gastenkamer Gaardbrug
Vredenburg 14 (C1), T 0031 (0)30 233 12 32 T 0031 (0)30 292 52 00, www.parkplaza.com Chambres en Ville Oudegracht 186 bis (D2), Toeven
www.apollohotelsresorts.com Zuilenstraat 1a, T 0031 (0)30 274 68 09 Weerdsingel Oostzijde 93 (C1),
T 0031 (0)30 236 43 73 www.bedandbreakfast.nl
T 0031 (0)6 51 275 255
Bastion Hotel *** www.chambres-en-ville.nl
www.toeven.nl
Carlton President **** Located at the A12/exit 17. Tram to the centre Hello
Located at the outskirts of Utrecht near the A2. and Jaarbeurs. Mauritiuslaan 1, Chez Cho Herenweg 32, Van Haver tot Gracht
Floraweg 25, T 0031 (0)30 241 41 82, www.carlton.nl T 0031 (0)30 287 14 00, www.bastionhotel.nl Haverstraat 8 (D2), T 0031 (0)6 22 69 21 24 Haverstraat 35 (D2),
T 0031 (0)30 251 59 15 www.bedandbreakfasthello.nl
T 0031 (0)6 41 733 068
www.UtrechtYourWay.com
Court Hotel **** Ibis Hotel Utrecht *** www.vanhavertotgracht.nl
La Maison Pure et Jardin
Located in the old courthouse in the heart Near motorways A2/A12; bus stop to the station Dales Gast-en-Verblijf Haverstraat 32 (D2), Villa Cornelia
of the centre. Korte Nieuwstraat 14 (D2/E2), and centre. Bizetlaan 1, T 0031 (0)30 291 03 66 Lange Nieuwstraat 22 (E2), T 0031 (0)6 247 66 478 MH. Trompstraat 7,
T 0031 (0)30 231 56 05 www.bedandbreakfast.nl
T 0031 (0)6 50 222 722
T 0031 (0)30 233 00 33, www.courthotel.nl www.ibishotel.com
www.gast-en-verblijf.nl
www.villacornelia.nl
Malie Hotel Hampshire Classic **** NH Centre Utrecht Hotel ***
Charming hotel in a 19th-century building with a Charming small hotel in the heart of the city. For all hotels & B&Bs in Utrecht and environs, go to www.UtrechtYourWay.com
quiet city garden on the outskirts of the centre. Janskerkhof 10, (D1), T 0031 (0)30 231 31 69
Maliestraat 2, T 0031 (0)30 231 64 24 www.nh-hotels.com
www.maliehotel.nl
Hotel De Admiraal **
Hotel Mercure Nieuwegein **** Admiraal van Gentstraat 11, T (030) 275 85 00
Located near the A2 highway, 10 km away www.hoteldeadmiraal.nl
from the centre of Utrecht.
Buizerdlaan 10, 3435 SB Nieuwegein, Hotel Oorsprongpark **
T 0031 (0)30 604 48 44, www.mercure.com
Rijksmonument uit 1886. F.C. Dondersstraat 12,
T 0031 (0)30 271 63 03, www.oorsprongpark.nl
Spend the night in style!
Hotel Mercure Utrecht-Bunnik **** The hostel
Located near the A12 Utrecht-Arnhem, Stayokay Utrecht-Bunnik is located
13 minutes from Utrecht. on the spectacular medieval estate
Kosterijland 8, 3981 AJ Bunnik,
● lockers ● garden of Ridderhofstad Rhijnauwen, in
T 0031 (0)30 656 92 22, www.mercure.com Hostels ● breakfast ● e-mail service the middle of the countryside close
● kitchen ● bikes for rent to the lively city of Utrecht.
Hostel Strowis
Hotel Mitland **** In a historic 17th-century building in a quiet The unique and varied surroundings
Located in the ‘Fort de Bilt’ park on the outskirts street in the city centre. Boothstraat 8 (D1), offer a host of different options
for a few days away from home
of the centre. Arienslaan 1, T 0031 (0)30 271 58 24 T 0031 (0)30 238 02 80, www.strowis.nl with friends or family.
www.mitland.nl Hostel Strowis: www.strowis.nl
Stayokay Hostel Bunnik Boothstraat 8, 3512 BW Utrecht
More information?
Rhijnauwenselaan 14, T 0031 (0)30 656 12 77 the Netherlands, info@strowis.nl Stayokay Utrecht-Bunnik
www.stayokay.com +31 (0) 030-2380280 +31 (0)30 656 1277
www.stayokay.com/bunnik

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Accessibility and practical information
Station area
& Accessibility
Utrecht is centrally located and the ideal
operating base for a (city) visit to the
Netherlands. Amsterdam and Schiphol Airport
are just 30 minutes by train; Rotterdam and The
Hague at 45 minutes. Daily international trains
from and to Brussels (2.5 hours), Cologne
(2.5 hours) and Paris (4 hours).
For more info, call 0900-9292 (€ 0.70 p/call)
or go to www.ns.nl and www.nshighspeed.nl
The station area is undergoing a ‘facelift’ with the
ultimate goal to combine the station and the old
city centre. Inconvenience is limited as much as
possible and Utrecht remains easily accessible.
For more info, call T 0031 (0)30 286 96 50
or go to www.utrecht.nl/stationsgebied and
www.utrecht.nl/bereikbaar
Parking
Car parks
(open 24 hours a day);
see city plan (P symbol)
More info: T 0031 (0)30 239 90 00
Transferium Westraven
Location: A12 approach roads.
Easy transfer to the express tram.
Open: Mon through Sat.
Info: T 0031 (0)30 286 00 00
www.transferiumwestraven.nl
Parking for coaches:
Maliesingel and Moreelsepark
Coach pick-up points:
Rijnkade, Catharijnekade, Lepelenburg
Utrecht taxi base
T 0031 (0)30 230 04 00, www.TaxiUtrecht.nl
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Internet cafés
Wzzrd, Vismarkt 21 (D2), T 0031 (0)30 231 71 70,
www.wzzrd.nl, open: Tue through Sun.
arking
aardenveld
Centrale Bibliotheek, Oudegracht 167 (D2),
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Round trips & Boat trips

A Coehornstraat, M van. E1 Hooftstraat, P.C. C3 Lidth de Jeudestraat, V. E1,F1 Pausdam E2 Thijmstraat, A A1
Abstederdijk E3,F3 Coenstraat, Jan Pietersz. A2 Hopakker D1 Lijnmarkt D2 Pauwstraat D1 Thinstraat F1
Abstederhof E3,F3 Croeselaan B2,B3,C3 Hovenstraat F1 Lijsterstraat D1 Palembangstraat A2 Tidorepad B2
Achter De Dom E2 D Huijgensstraat C3 Lisztplantsoen, F A3 Pelmolenplantsoen D3 Timorkade A2,B2
Achter St.-Pieter E2 Daalseplein B1 Humboldstraat, Van D1 M Pelmolenweg D3 Tolsteegbrug E3
Achterom E2 Daalsesingel C1,C2 I Maetsuijkerstraat A2 Pieterskerkhof E2 Tolsteegsingel E3
Magdalenastraat E2 Pieterstraat E2 Trans D2,E2
Departure
Adelaarstraat C1,D1 Daendelsstraat A2 Iepstraat F2
Adriaanstraat F1 Damstraat B2 Imhoffstraat, Van A2 Maliebaan F1,F2 Pietheinstraat F3 Tuinstraat D2 point
Andreasstraat D3 Deckerstraat, Jeremias de C3 J Maliesingel E2,E3,F2,F3 Plompetorengracht E1 Tulpstraat F2 ✓ Join us for a lovely Round trip Oudegrach
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Agnietenstraat E3 Dehlistraat, 1e A2 Jaarbeursplein B2 Maliestraat F1 Poolsterhof E3 Twijnstraat E3
Albrachthof F2 Diemenstraat, van A2 Jacobskerkhof C1,D1 Mariahoek D2 Pootstraat, Hubert C3 U We can offer you city tours over the Oudegracht
Annastraat D2 Doelenstraat E3 Jacobsstraat, St. C1 Mariaplaats D2 Potgieterstraat A1 Uniceflaan A3 and the outer canal system of Utrecht. Duration 1 hour.
Appelstraat F1 Dolesteeg, A. D2,E2 Jacobijnenstraat D1 Mariastraat D2 Potterstraat D1 V
Asch Van Wijckskade,VanD1,E1 Domplein D2 Jansdam D1,D2 Marmerstraat E1 Predikherenkerkhof D1 Valkstraat D1
Asselijnstraat
Atjehstraat, 1e
C3
A2
Domstraat
Dopplerhof
D2
E1
Janshovensstraat, St
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E1
D1
Marsstraat
Massegast
E3
D2
Predikherenstraat
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Veemarktplein
C1
B2,B3
✓ Enjoy a splendid Boat trip
Atjehstraat, 2e A2 Douwesstraat A1,B1 Jansveld D1 Medanstraat A2 Raamstraat C1 Veemarktstraat B3 over the rivers the Vecht, the Kromme Rijn or the Hollandse IJssel.
Aurorastraat F3 Drieharingstraat D2 Javastraat A2,B2 Meijenstraat, Jan C1 Ravellaan A3 Veilingstraat C3
B Drift E1 Jeruzalemstraat E2 Mineurslaan B2,C2,C3 Reaalstraat, Laurens A2 Verweystraat, Albert D3
Baanstraat, 1e Korte F2 Duifstraat D1 K Minervaplein F3 Reguliersteeg D2,E2 Vinkenburgstraat D1,D2 ✓ Charter a boat RED
Baanstraat. 2e Korte F2 E Kaatstraat C1 Minhof F3 Reigerstraat, Burgemeester F2 Vismarkt D2 HT
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Badstraat F1 Effenstraat, Justus Van D3 Kanaalstraat A2,B2 Minkade F3 Reviuskade C3 Visschersplein D2 for your family or company. We can offer you a wide

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Bakkerlaan, Ina Boudier F3 Eikstraat F2,F3 Kanaalweg A3 Minstraat F3 Ridderhofstad E2 Vlasstraat F1
Bakkerstraat D2 Eligenstraat E3 Kanonstraat B2 Minrebroederstraat D1,D2 Ridderschapstraat E1 Vleutenseweg A1,B1
range of excursions. Our party ships are suitable for
Balistraat A2 F Keistraat E2 Molenstraat E1 Riebeeckstraat, Van A2 Voetiusstraat D2,E2 large and small private groups.
Bandoengstraat A2 Fentener Vlissingenkade, VanA3,B3 Keizerstraat E1,E2 Moreelsepark C2 Riouwstraat A2 Voorstraat D1
Bankastraat A2 Flieruilensteeg C1 Kerkstraat F1,F2 Mulderstraat F1 Rijnkade C2,D2 Vredenburg C1
Bantamstraat A2 Fockstraat D3 Kerkdwarsstraat F2 Muntstraat E1,E2 Roesstraat, Deken F1 Vrouw Juttenhof E3
Beetstraat, N. D3 Frederikastraat E1,F1 Keukenstraat E2 Muntkade A2,A3 Roggenweg, Graadt VanA2,A3 Vrouw Juttenstraat E3
Begijnehof D1 Fruitstraat B3,C3 Kievitdwarsstraat D1,E1 N Rozenstraat C1 W
Begijnekade D1 G Kievitstraat D1 Nachtegaalstraat E2,F2 S Wagendwarsstraat F2
Telephone (030) 272 01 11 • Weerdsingel O.Z. 4 • 3514 AA Utrecht
Bekastraat, Johannes D D1 Ganzenmarkt D2 Knipstraat C2 Nathaniëlspoort D2 Saturnusstraat E3 Wagenstraat F2 www.schuttevaer.com • info@schuttevaer.com
Bekkerstraat F1 Gasthuisstraat E1 Koekoekstraat D1 Neptunnusstraat F3 Schalkwijkstraat E2 Walsteeg D2
Bellamystraat D1 Geertebolwerk D2,D3 Koekoeksplein D1 Neude D1 Scheltemabaan, Van Adema C3,D3 Waterstraat C1,D1
Bemuurde Weerd O.Z. C1, D1 Geertekerkhof D3 Kolkstraat, Schroeder V D D3 Nicolaasdwarsstraat E3 Schendelstraat, Arthur Van D3 Wed D2
Bemuurde Weerd W.Z. C1 Geertestraat D3 Koningsbergerstraat A2 Nicolaaskerkhof E3 Schoolplein E2,F2 Weerdplein C1

“The biggest and most marvellous castle

Berchmakerstraat, Loeff D1 Genestetstraat, P.A. De B1 Korte Jansstraat D1,D2 Nieuwe Daalstraat B1 Schoolstraat E2 Weerdsingel W.Z. C1
Bergstraat C1 Gershwinlaan A3 Korte Koestraat C1 Nieuwe Kamp E2 Semarangstraat A2 Westerdijk C1
Beukstraat F2,F3 Gildenkwartier C2 Korte Minrebroederstraat D2 Nieuwe Keizersgracht D1 Servaasbolwerk E2,E3 Westerstraat C2
Biltstraat F1 Gildstraat F1 Korte Nieuwstraat D2 Nieuwe Koekoekstraat D1 Servetstraat D2 Westplein B2
Blekerstraat
Bloemstraat
Bloesemstraat
B2
F2
F2
Goedestraat
Goeverneurstraat, J.J.A. B2
Graanstraat
F1

E1
Korte Smeestraat
Kromme Nieuwgracht
Kroonstraat
E2,E3
E2
C1
Nieuwegracht
Nieuwekade
Nightingalelaan, F
E2,E3
C1
A3
Singeldwarsstraat
Singel, Kl.
Singelstraat
C1
E1
C1
Wetstraat, De A2
Weteringstraat, Mgr. Van deF1,F2
Willemsplantsoen D2
in the Netherlands”
Bollenhofsestraat F1 Gracht, Oude D1 Krugerstraat A2 Nobeldwarsstraat E1,E2 Smakkelaarsveld C2 Willemstraat E1,E2
Bolstraat F2 Grasstraat F1 Kruisdwarsstraat F1 Nobelstraat E1 Smitplein, Joke E2 Wittevrouwenkade E1
Boothstraat D1 Grietstraat E1 Kruisstraat E1,F1 Noorderstraat D1 Snelliuskade D1 Wittevrouwensingel E1
Boogstraat D3 Grifthoek E1 Kruisweg B1,C1 Notebomenlaan F3 Soendastraat A2 Wittevrouwenstraat E1
Borneostraat B2 Griftkade F1 Kwartelstraat D1 Nuenenhof, Past. Van C1 Soerabayastraat A2 Wittstraat, Johan de E2,F2
Bosboom-Toussaintstraat A1 Griftstraat F1 L Nuenenstraat, Past. Van C1 Spechtstraat, 1e D1 Wolff en Dekenplein B1
Boschstraat, Van Den A2 Goesstraat, van der C3 Laan van Puntenburg C2 O Spoorstraat C2 Wolfstraat E1
Boterstraat D2 Groenestraat E3 Lagerweyhof, Mgr D2 Obrechtstraat E1,F1 Springweg D2,D3 Wolvenplein E1
Bothstraat, Pieter A2 Groenendaalstraat B3,C3 Lange Elisabethstraat C2,D2 Oldebarneveltstraat, J. van F2 Staalstraat E1 Wolvenstraat E1
Bouwstraat F1 Grootstraat, Hugo De F2 Lange Hagelstraat B1,B2 Oosterstraat F3 Stationsplateau C2 Wijde Begijnestraat D1
Brandstraat D2 Gruttersdijk D1,C1 Lange Jansstraat D1 Oranjehof C1 Stationsplein C2 Wijde Doelen E3
Breedstraat D1 H Lange Jufferstraat E1 Oranjestraat C1 Stationsstraat C2 Wijde Poort D2
Brigittenstraat E2 Hamburgersraat D2,E2 Lange Koestraat C1 Otterstraat B1,C1 Steenstraat F1 Z
Bruggenstraat, Carry Van D3 Hamsteeg D2 Lange Nieuwstraat E3 Oudegracht- Steenweg D2 Zadelstraat D2
Brugstraat C1 Hardebollenstraat D1 Lange Rozendaal D3 Tolsteegzijde D2,D3,E3 Sterrenbos D2,D3 Zakkendragerssteeg C1,D1
Bruntenhof E2 Hartingstraat D3 Lange Smeestraat D3 Oudegracht-Weerdzijde D1,D2 Sterrenhof D2,D3 Zandhofsestraat F1
Buurkerksteeg,1e D2 Hartsteeg D1 Lange Viestraat C1,D1 Oudekamp E2 Stevinstraat, Simon E1 Zeedijk C1
Bijlhouwerstraat D3,E3 Haverstraat D2 Lauwersteeg D2 Oudelaan, Oversten den A3 Steijnstraat A2 Zilverstraat D2
C Havikstraat D1 Leidsekade A2 Oudenoord C1 Stieltjesstraat E1 Zonnehof F3
Catsstraat, Jacob C3 Hekelsteeg D2 Leidseveer B2,C1 Oudkerkhof D2 Stroomstraat B1,C1 Zonstraat F3
Camphuysstraat, Joh. A2 Helfrichlaan, Adm. A3 Leidseweg A2,B2 Oudwijkerdwarsstraat F2,F3 Strosteeg D2 Zuylenstraat, Dirck Van C1
Catharijnebaan C1,C2,D2 Herenstraat E2 Leistraat E1 P Sumatrastraat B2 Zwaansteeg D2
Catharijnekade C1 Herenweg C1 Lepelenburg E2 Paardenveld C1 Suttnerlaan, Bertha Von A3 Zwartewater C1
Catharijnesingel D3 Heutszstraat, Van A2 Lierlaan, Truus Van B3 Pallaesstraat F1 Sweelinckstraat F1 Zijdebalenstraat C1
Catharijnesteeg E2 Hiemstraplein, Hoog E1 Lindestraat F3 Palmelaan, Olaf A3 Sypesteijnkade, Van B2,C2 Zijstweg, Van B3 Kasteel de Haar • Kasteellaan 1 • 3455 RR Haarzuilens
Ceramstraat B1,B2 Hieronymusplantsoen E2 Lombokstraat A2 Palmstraat F1 T Zuilenstraat E2
Choorstraat D2 Hofpoort E2 Looierstraat E3 Parallelweg F3 Tasmanstraat, Abel A2 www.kasteeldehaar.nl • Tel.: +31(0) 30 6778515
Clarenburg, Achter C2 Holstraat, H.R. D3 Lucasbolwerk E1 Parkstraat E2,F2 Ternatestraat A2
Clarenburg, Voor C2 Homeruslaan F3 Luykenstraat, Jan C3 Pasteurstraat D3 Teugelhof D2
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Romantic Innovator Bon Vivant Dreamer Doer Admirer Adventurer

Explore Utrecht your way

There is plenty to explore in Utrecht, but what do you
feel like doing today? Do you want to be an innovator
and experience the Rietveld Schröder House? Or would
you rather go for a picnic in a beautiful park as a
Romantic? Are you more of a Doer who partakes in the
Skate Parade? Admirers can listen to wonderful music
in the Domkerk, and Bon vivants enjoy a drink at an
outdoor café. Adventurers go for a dance in the Winkel
van Sinkel. Whatever type you are today:
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