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 Explore Utrecht
your way
Romantic, Innovator, Bon vivant, Dreamer, Doer, Admirer
or Adventurer? Whatever you are, today, tomorrow. Feel
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
time on a bench in the park, walk around the Singelplantsoen
or take an excursion of the countryside. And above all
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I was
here. Contents
Explore Utrecht your way 3
I was here 4
Old city with a big heart 6-7
Utrecht Art City 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

Facts & Figures 43
Hotels and B&B’s 44-45
Accessibility and practical information 46

City plan (centre) 48-49

Index 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 Trajectum
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;
as was the Dom cathedral, 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.
Was 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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 Rietveld
Schröder Utrecht Art City
House Utrecht is the city with the largest density of
cultural treasures in the Netherlands, which is
why this city is one of the participants in the
Holland Art Cities event. Ten top museums in
Utrecht, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague
present their largest art collection per km2 in
the world. Following is a selection of the Utrecht
programme:
‘Rietveld’s Universe’
Centraal Museum 20 October 2010 – mid-January 2011
Visit Rietveld’s ‘Food for Thought’, Alexander van Slobbe This major international exhibition presents work
masterpiece in Utrecht. February 2010 – 16 May 2010
An overview of the work by leading Dutch fashion
by furniture maker and architect Gerrit Th. Rietveld
(1888-1964) within the context of international
For more information see: designer Alexander van Slobbe from 1988 until modernism. The Centraal Museum Utrecht has the
today; he has been a household word in Dutch largest collection of Rietveld designs in the world.
www.centraalmuseum.nl
fashion design for over twenty years.

Museum Catharijneconvent
‘Goud’, Aziz Bekkaoui
12 June – 29 August 2010
With his unique vision, capacity to associate and
Do you Experience
Historic
styling, Dutch fashion designer, performance artist
and artist Aziz Bekkaoui guarantees an intriguing

really want films

Activities
exhibition: ‘Goud’. The magnificent, gold-decorated
paintings, sculptures, manuscripts, chalices and

to get
garments in the Museum Catharijneconvent collec-
tion show the tradition in religion that gold is the
only material worthy to honour the divine.

to know www.catharijneconvent.nl

Utrecht?
Find your Rietveld year
way through Utrecht is the city of Gerrit Rietveld, who lived and
2000 years Trajectum Lumen worked in this city his entire life. In 1918, he desig-
of history ned the famous red and blue armchair that made
February 2010 – 2018 him famous. He built 600 houses in the city and
From February, the historic Utrecht city centre will be in 1924 designed the Rietveld Schröderhuis. 2010
the backdrop of theatrical light art. The Trajectum is all about this famous designer. In addition to
Lumen route takes in churches and basements, the main Rietveld’s Universe exhibition, there are
bridges and castles, canals and wharves which in the various other activities that feature this influential
evening will be transformed to a work of art in light. artist and designer.
The walk is available at the VVV Utrecht, Domplein www.centraalmuseum.nl
9 (D2), the Apollo Hotel City Centre, Vredenburg 14
The Utrecht Archives / Hamburgerstraat 28 / Utrecht / Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(C1), and the Information centre of the municipality of
Free admission (funded by Rabobank e.o.) / www.hetutrechtsarchief.nl
Utrecht, Vinkenburgstraat 26, Neude entrance (D1).

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 You love to surprise your partner. Love takes
2OMANTIC 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

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 2-12 persons. Pick-up point:
Oudegracht 177 (D2). Booking recommended.
T 0031 (0)6 51 99 85 19,
www.degondeliervanutrecht.nl

After the walk, get freshly baked rolls at Bakkerij

Moolenbeek, Nieuwegracht 125 (E3), T 0031
(0)30 231 13 58, or 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 &

Betje Boerhave Museum
Convent Gardens
Step into the picturesque museum of grocer
Find special almshouses, parks and cloisters at
Betje Boerhave and fall in love instantly. It is a
unexpected ‘hidden’ places in the city where you
feast of recognition and nostalgia that makes
can hear the silence… Some of the most beautiful
you recall granny’s days, not to mention the
and idyllic places include Pandhof Domkerk
delicacies of yesteryear that are sold in the
(D2), Pandhof Sinte Marie (D2); near the Maria-
shop downstairs. Treat yourself or each other to
plaats) and the Zocherplantsoen by (landscape)
peppermint, various types of liquorice and other
architect J.D. Zocher, beautifully laid out on the
sweets; Betje Boerhave makes a living of this.
former town rampart along the Utrecht canals.
Wonderful for any age. Hoogt 6 (E2),
Wonderful (themed) walking routes are available
T 0031 (0)30 231 66 28. Open: Tue through
at the Tourist Information Office (VVV Utrecht),
Sat; free admission, www.kruideniersmuseum.nl
Domplein 9 (D2), T 0031 (0)30 236 00 04,
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 Fort Hoofddijk 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.uu.nl/botanischetuinen

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, www.masrestaurant.nl

Badhu hotel-restaurant
Enjoy Arabic food and overnight accommodation
in an old bathhouse, inspired by the Moroccan
hamman. Immerse yourself in oriental

Fairytale-like castle
atmospheres in Badhu hotel-restaurant.
Willem van Noortplein 19, T 0031 (0)30 272 04 44,

Entertainment tips www.badhu.nl

de Haar
for Romantics
Cocktails, ‘couching’ and candlelight
Museum Garden Oude Hortus
The fairytale-like De Haar castle, the country’s
most beautiful and largest castle, is located
in an oasis of tranquillity just outside Utrecht.
Opium Until its relocation around 1970, the beautifully
The park and lush gardens (‘small Versailles’)
Enjoy cocktails in the lounge bar or at the outdoor renovated Oude Hortus, the museum garden of
with their romantic vistas and beautiful ponds,
café by the fireplace and have a romantic dinner Utrecht University, was the domain of the
tempt long walks and lovely picnics. Go to the
in a friendly and modern setting, inspired by Asia. botanical gardens. One of the showpieces is the
website for information about guided tours,
Voorstraat 80 (D1), T 0031 (0)30 231 55 15, famous Ginkgo biloba, the oldest Japanese
theatrical performances, classical concerts, fairs
www.restaurant-opium.nl walnut in Europe. University Museum, Lange
and high tea at the Tuynhuis. Kasteellaan 1,
Nieuwstraat 106 (E3), T 0031 (0)30 253 80 08,
Haarzuilens, T 0031 (0)30 677 85 15,
Café Lust www.uu.nl/universiteitsmuseum
www.kasteeldehaar.nl
Go ‘couching’ in this modern pub with a
friendly atmosphere while enjoying a cocktail,
Festival tip:
Mediterranean snacks and funk and Latin beats.
Elf Fantasy Fair, de Haar castle, 23-25 April
Nobelstraat 10 (E1) T 0031 (0)30 238 24 21,
The largest festival in Europe where fantasy becomes reality.
www.cafelust.nl
www.kasteeldehaar.nl

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 You want to be surprised and stimulated.
)NNOVATOR You are open to new things and wish to
experience and see as much of life as possible.

Rietveld Schröder House

The Rietveld Schröderhuis; the masterpiece by Book guided tours via www.centraalmuseum.nl
Gerrit Rietveld, highlight of ‘De Stijl’, icon of the or T 0031 (0)30 236 23 10. Booking is highly
city of Utrecht and monument on the World recommended. Direct sales at the visitors’ centre:
Heritage List, is an absolute must. Utrecht architect Erasmuslaan 5. www.rietveldschroderhuis.nl
Gerrit Rietveld (1888-1964) built it for Truus
Schröder. This house is the only building ever to
have been realised according to the architectonic
principles of artistic trend De Stijl. 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.
A visit to the meticulously devised Rietveld
Schröderhuis is a true discovery where each part
of the house tells its own story. There are guided
tours as well as audio tours.

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

Entertainment tips for

Explore Utrecht: Innovators
city of all times
Surprising combinations and trendy
locations
If you are curious about the old days, visit The
Utrecht Archives in the former 11th century
Harbour Club restaurant and café
Paulusabdij which later became the Rechtbank,
This contemporary restaurant at the old auction
to gather information, images and stories in
harbour specialises in fish and fruits de mer.
a personal file using ultramodern multimedia
Veilinghavenkade 177 (B3), T 0031 (0)30 293 75 63,
techniques, and which allows you to create a
www.restaurantharbourclub.nl
historical paper in a tabloid format. There are
varying exhibitions, courses, workshops, Explore the city on a trendy
Luce restaurant
Segway
lectures, films and children’s activities. Open:
With a French cuisine with Italian influences,
Tue through Sat; free admission.
enjoy cocktails, dinner and grappa!
Hamburgerstraat 28 (E2), T 0031 (0)30 286 66 11,
A Segway takes you to every place of interest in Visschersplein 75 (D2), T 0031 (0)30 233 30 08,
www.hetutrechtsarchief.nl
the city in no time; this is the latest trend to use www.restaurantluce.nl
your leisure time as efficiently as possible. It is
environmentally friendly and parking is never a LE:EN
AAMU Museum for
problem. Nosvia Utrecht, Varkenmarkt 18a (C1), At LE:EN, enjoy delicious Asian snacks, Japanese
T 0031 (0)30 707 08 21, www.nosvia.nl sushi or Chinese dim sum while lying on a couch.
contemporary Aboriginal art During the weekends, DJs give the restaurant a
young and trendy touch. Westerkade 37,
The only museum in Europe that has contempo- T 0031 (0)30 251 14 11, www.leen-restaurant.nl
rary Australian Aboriginal original art on display.
High-profile exhibitions and interactions with Festival tip: Cultural meeting place and singular
authoritative Western artists provide an entirely Dutch Design Double, autumn 2010 films
new look at art. Whether young or old, a visit to Major design event in the cities of Utrecht and Louis Hartlooper Complex, Tolsteegbrug 1, (E3),
the AAMU is certain to enrich your life. Open: Amsterdam. In addition to themes such as social T 0031 (0)30 323 04 50, www.louishartloopercom-
Tue through Sun. Oudegracht 176 (D2), design, young talents and new media, there is plex.nl Springhaver Theater, Springweg 50 (D2),
T 0031 (0)30 238 01 00, www.aamu.nl also focus on the Rietveld year. Go to T 0031 (0)30 231 37 89, www.springhaver.nl
www.dutchdesigndouble.com. for the entire Filmtheater ’t Hoogt, Hoogt 4 (D1),
programme. T 0031 (0)30 232 83 88, www.hoogt.nl

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 You experience the good things in life
"ONß6IVANT 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
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).
Somewhat further out, the sunny Ledig Erf (E3)
is very popular among inhabitants of Utrecht.

Vredenburg

Whether classic, rock, world music or jazz;

find all of this at Vredenburg! Until the new
Muziekpaleis is realised at the spot of the
original building in the city centre, Vreden-
burg 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
The best markets
Utrecht is paradise for shopaholics! From
The flower markets at the Oudegracht and
Utrecht CS, walk right into Hoog Catharijne; the
the Janskerkhof and the rag market at the
covered shopping heart of the Netherlands with
Breedstraat (Saturdays) are an experience in
trendy boutiques, art galleries, delicatessen and
itself. Enjoy the market merchants loudly
exclusive gift shops at each street corner and in
commending their goods.
each alleyway in the city centre.

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 National Museum
for Mechanical Music

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

Restoration studio
Right under the Dom Tower is the museum’s
workshop. This special building is located in the
area of the former Roman castellum, and the
Roman wall runs right under the organ restorers’
Entertainment tips work-benches. The museum could not wish for a
better place, where history inspires the restorers!
for bon vivants Admission tickets to the Restauratieatelier are
Exuberant atmospheres available only in combination with a ticket to
the museum on the day of your visit.
Aal Restaurant
Cycle through
the Golden Age
A perfect location to enjoy gastronomic
atmospheres in a wonderful at the wharf
cellar. For wine-tasters also. Oudegracht 159

(at the wharf) (D2), T 0031 (0)30 233 48 26,
www.aalrestaurant.nl
Rubens bar
A friendly ambiance for various tastings during
which you learn all about methods of preparation,
origin and traditions. Nieuwegracht 197 (E3),
T 0031 (0)30 230 20 63,
www.rubensproeflokaal.nl
Graaf Floris café and restaurant
Sample the Netherlands’ very best apple
dumplings at Graaf Floris, located at one
of the most beautiful spots in the city centre.
Vismarkt 13, T 0031 (0)30 231 49 96,
www.graaffloris.nl
Stoombierbrouwerij
Ouwe and Jonge Daen and Dinteloo Gold are
traditionally brewed Utrecht beers. Taste them in
the Stadskasteel Oudaen’s steam beer brewery.
Oudegracht 99 (D2), T 0031 (0)30 231 18 64,
www.oudaen.nl
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 Amster-
dam merchants used to flee the city to relax at
the Vecht. The busy boat traffic on the river and
in the locks provides a pleasant picture. Stop in
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,
T 0031 (0)294 231 496, www.stoutesoldaatje.nl
Sailing nostalgia
Take your friends to sail through the Utrecht
canals in a whisper boat with a picnic basket
and a bottle of wine… lovely! Ahoy Rondvaarten,
Oudegracht aan de Werf 345 (D2),
T 0031 (0)6 15 58 11 78, T 0031 (0)30 236 78 55,
www.ahoyrondvaarten.nl
Festival tip:
Old Music Festival, 27 August
through 5 September
This festival has worldwide fame and presents the
crème de la crème of international performers.
Theme in 2010: Grandeur and tranquillity, French
Baroque music from the days of the four Kings
Louis, www.oudemuziek.nl

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 Set out with the family, sometimes on
$REAMER 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 Dream theatre,
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 house. Ticket sales
via 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? Seen 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.uu.nl/universiteitsmuseum
Money museum Festival tip:
Tweetakt, 20 through 28 March
The Money Museum is a very special museum A theatre festival for children, young people and
indeed; there are no halls filled with coins, adults with moving, stimulating, comforting
pennies and bank notes, but instead a mainly and special performances at various locations in
multimedia and interactive presentation for Utrecht. www.tweetakt.net
young and old that amazes and entertains.
The museum deals with questions such as:
What do people do with money?
What influence does money have on people?
Open Tue through Sun. Leidseweg 90 (A2),
T 0031 (0)30 291 04 92, www.geldmuseum.nl
Sonnenborgh
Explore the secrets of this 16th-century bastion
or climb the steps to the star cupolas, where
telescopes bring the universe and stars really
up close. Sonnenborgh; from bastion to
meteorological institute and observatory!
Open Tue through Sun. Zonnenburg 2 (E3),
T 0031 (0)30 230 28 18, www.sonnenborgh.nl
Entertainment tips
for Dreamers
Parties, fun and pancakes
The Old Mint Cellar
Today, the most delicious pancakes prepared
according to traditional methods are served in
the historic wharf cellar where the Royal Mint Rhijnauwen Tearoom
stamp factory was located until 1911. Set out by boat, canoe or bicycle to the Rhijnauwen
Oudegracht a/d Werf 112 (D2), T 0031 (0)30 231 tearoom and enjoy the friendly atmosphere, a drink
67 73, www.deoudemuntkelder.nl or delicious pancakes in the garden or inside.
Rhijnauwenselaan 16, Bunnik, T 0031 (0)30 656 12 85,
Stadsschouwburg www.theehuis.info.
The Stadsschouwburg city theatre stages
exciting, funny and fairytale-like children’s KidZcity indoor playing paradise
performances all year through. The CASCADE KidZcity play city is renewed: from climbing maze
Christmas circus is an annual sparkling to jungle terrain, from family slide to laser game
combination of top artists in a singular setting arena, KidZcity is an attractive and futuristic
of light, music and theatrical effects! playing city where anyone of any age feels right at
Lucas Bolwerk 24 (E1), T 0031 (0)30 230 20 23, home. Vlampijpstraat 79, T 0031 (0)30 242 00 42,
www.stadsschouwburg-utrecht.nl. www.kidzcity.nl
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 Put on your climbing shoes and set off into
$OER 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. The artist in you!
Go to www.u-skateparade.nl for more information.
Utrecht is a city of young and creative minds

Through Utrecht by scooter

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-
Riding a scooter is an original way to explore the
Merengue or Zumba, or play the djembé or
best places in the city. For individuals and
didgeridoo. For more information about this and
groups. Also possible with a Tourist Information
many other workshops: VVV Group reservations,
Office city guide. Tourist Information Office
T 0031 (0)30 236 00 20 (Mon through Fri),
(VVV Utrecht), Domplein 9 (D2),
www.utrechtvoorgroepen.nl or
T 0031 (0)30 236 00 04. More than 8 persons:
www.UtrechtYourWay.com.
VVV Group reservations, T 0031 (0)30 236 00 20,
www.utrechtvoorgroepen.nl

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Utrecht from the water Entertainment tips for Doers
Healthy and Natural
Sailing through Utrecht is the perfect way to
admire the historic canalside houses and the
Deeg restaurant
ancient wharves with the countless friendly
‘Organic, pure taste, delicious wine.’ Dishes
outdoor cafés. Take an exploratory expedition
are prepared with lots of love and attention.
by pedal boat, canoe or motorboat and moor at
Lange Nieuwstraat 71 (E3), T 0031 (0)30 233 11 04,
a sunny spot in the park. In Utrecht, the city and
www.restaurantdeeg.nl
the countryside alternate in an unusual manner.

‘Cooking with the Cook’ cooking workshop

Cook and enjoy delicious food during a
contemporary cooking workshop for parties
from 12 persons. Participants naturally receive
explanation about the preparation of the dinner
and the ingredients used. Enjoy your meal!
Mammoni, Voor Clarenburg 7 (C2),
T 0031 (0)30 214 55 52, www.mammoni.nl

Fortress aan de Klop

Enjoy a cup of coffee, lunch or dinner at a historic

Cycling in and around Utrecht

water defence fortress, an island in the country-
side allocated just 15 minutes by bike from the
Dom Tower. 1e Polderweg 4-6, T 0031 (0)30 266
The Utrechtse Heuvelrug
If you want to actively explore the city, consider
05 55, www.fortaandeklop.com
one of Utrecht’s many options for wonderful
National Park bicycle rides. Cycle to one of the picturesque
villages of Maarssen or Haarzuilens on the River
The Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park allows Vecht, or to Fort Vechten along the Roman
for wonderful walking and cycling tours across Limes. Or explore the highlights in the city
Pedal boats Canal Bike Utrecht
the lateral moraine, taking in moors, castles and centre by bike.
Pick-up points: Oudegracht a/d Werf 167 (D2)
country estates in the forelands and wooded
(in front of the library). T 0031 (0)30 231 15 27,
areas. Put on your walking shoes for the 11-km
www.canal.nl
trip starting at the picturesque Amerongen castle

Bicycle hire addresses:

and climb to the highest point of the Utrechtse
Canoes and motorboat
Heuvelrug, the 69-metre high Amerongen hill,
Utrecht canoe hire
to enjoy the beautiful view of the Gelderse
Oudegracht 4 a/d Werf (D1), T 0031 (0)30 236 79 05, Laag Catharijne bicycle shed,
Vallei. Then follow a second climb to the ‘lonely
www.kanoverhuurutrecht.nl Catharijnesingel 34 (C2)
oak’ on the eastern summit, with a view of
T 0031 (0)30 231 67 80, open: Mon through Sat.
Veenendaal. A total of 56 walking routes have
Festival tip: been mapped, varying from 2 to 21 kilometres. A
Tusveld bicycle shop
Croon song festival, 12 through number of bicycle and walking routes are available
Jaarbeursplein 14 (B2)
14 November at Tourist Information Offices, local catering
T 0031 (0)30 294 25 29, open: Mon through Fri.
Het Fietspad
Enjoy croon songs in over 30 cafés and restaurants establishments and Dutch Forestry Commission
Weerdsingel Westzijde 18 (D1)
and in the streets. You have to admit there is barns. For more information, go to
T 0031 (0)30 233 43 73, open: Mon through Sat.
always a song you secretly like so before you www.nationaalpark-utrechtseheuvelrug.nl
Fietspunt
know it, you are singing along!
Nobelstraat 293 (E1)
www.smartlappenfestival.nl
T 0031 (0)30 230 08 49, open: Mon through Sat.

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 As a real culture lover, you want to see and
!DMIRER 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

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

Museum Catharijneconvent

Magnificent gold and silver, jeans by GSUS,

paintings by masters such as Rembrandt, Jan van
Scorel and Pieter Saenredam, video art, relics,
rosaries and ancient manuscripts; these and
more are on display in the Catharijne Monastery
Museum, located in a magnificent monastery
from the Middle Ages. Everything in this museum
is about the past and present of Christianity in
the Netherlands with a collection that surprises,
fascinates and inspires. Open: Tue through Sun.
Lange Nieuwstraat 38 (E2), T 0031 (0)30 231 38 35
www.catharijneconvent.nl

Watching & Listening

to Churches
Of old, Utrecht is a city of churches. During
summer, ‘Watching Churches in Utrecht’ opens
the doors to twelve beautiful historic chur-
ches 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
Centraal Museum
The Central Museum has an extensive collection
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.

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Entertainment tips
for Admirers
Art, cabaret and show
Werf theater
During the theatre season, the charming Werf
theater holds cabaret performances every Friday
and Saturday evening. Oudegracht
58-60 a/d werf (D1), T 0031 (0)30 231 54 40,
www.werftheater.nl
Bresson brasserie
Dine in a Parisian ambiance with an interior
and menu inspired by a classic Paris brasserie.
Oudegracht 214 (D2), T 0031 (0)30 232 26 23,
www.brasseriebresson.nl
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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
Beatrix theatre
Main musicals, concerts and cabaret at a three-
minute walk from Utrecht Central Station and
close to the Park Plaza and NH Utrecht de Luxe
hotels. Main entrance: Jaarbeursplein 6a (B3),
T 0031 (0)30 799 07 99, www.beatrixtheater.nl
Festival tip:
Yo! Opera Festival, 5 through
7 November
Enjoy delightful youth opera and exciting theatre
at special locations. www.yo-opera.nl
UtrechtYourWay.com
Walking in Utrecht
Explore Utrecht’s fascinating history during
a walk that takes in the Dom Tower, canals,
wharves, monastery gardens and alleyways.
Guided tours
A guide will take you to the most beautiful
spots in Utrecht. Private guides can be booked
via VVV Utrecht. Start and end point:
Domplein 9-10 (D2) of in overleg elders in het
stadshart. VVV Group reservations,
T 0031 (0)30 236 00 20 (Mon through Fr),
www.utrechtvoorgroepen.nl
On Sunday afternoons at 2 pm, anyone can join
in the free walks by the Gilde Utrecht. Booking is
not required and the guide will lead you through
the city heart. Start point: VVV Utrecht, Domplein
9-10 (D2). Gilde Utrecht, Lange Smeestraat 7 (D3),
T 0031 (0)30 234 32 52, www.gildeutrecht.nl
Theatre walk
Be surprised by the Storytrail theatre walk,
during which a storyteller tells about Utrecht in
an enchanting and amusing way. Walks are held
every Sunday at 1.30 pm, booking is required.
Stadsavonturen, T 0031 (0)30 246 79 11,
www.storytrail.nl
Themed walking routes
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 Infor-
mation Office (VVV Utrecht), Domplein 9 (D2),
T 0031 (0)30 236 00 04,
www.UtrechtYourWay.com.
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 of
which are over 200 years old. Pick-up point:
Oudegracht opposite 85 (D2) (near Stadskasteel
Oudaen), T 0031 (0)30 272 01 11,
www.schuttevaer.com
In need of an espresso shot?
Indulge yourself into a yummy
cappuccino or take a break with
a fragrant cup of tea.
Come to the Simon Lévelt Café at the
Vismarkt 15 (near the Tourist Office).
030 - 234 22 26 www.simonlevelt.com
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 Your style is exciting, challenging,
!DVENTURER 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

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 ‘t Oude Pothuys

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

Ekko

High-profile rock music stage with national and

international bands for special evenings of hip-
hop, techno and electro. On Saturdays, enjoy a
mixture of indie, pop, hip-hop, electro & techno.
Bemuurde Weerd W.Z. 3 (C1), T 0031 (0)30 231 74 57
www.ekko.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) and Helling 7,
www.tivoli.nl
Entertainment tips
for Adventurers
Trendy Hangouts
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
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
Zussen
Lobby/restaurant with a particular interior,
located in the centre, for lunch, drinks or dinner.
Korte Jansstraat 23 (D2), T 0031 (0)30 233 32 30,
www.zussen.com
Strand Oog en Al
This is the Utrecht city beach where you and your
friends can relax and sit in the sun, play sports,
eat, drink and dance all summer long.
Noordpunt, Kanaalweg, Oog en Al,
T 0031 (0)6 218 50 110, www.strandoogenal.nl
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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
RASA world culture centre
Afro-Caribbean jazz, Turkish sufi songs or Spanish
Bikken & Klikken in Utrecht flamenco: RASA has it all! Concerts, theatre and
dance performances and festivals; dance to
De Rechtbank restaurant/brasserie
Fun, explorative, informative and delicious food oriental vibes, sparkling gypsy beats and sunny
In the former courthouse, sample rich history
and drinks; these are the components of the Brazilectro at Club RASA evenings.
combined with a modern design. Korte Nieuw-
Bikken & Klikken digital photo treasure hunt, Pauwstraat 13a (D1), T 0031 (0)30 231 60 40,
straat 14 (D2), T 0031 (0)30 233 00 30,
during which various restaurants are visited for www.rasa.nl
www.de-rechtbank.nl
a delicious meal or drink. Groups are provided
De Nachtburgemeester discothèque
with a digital camera and a route description.
Bookings via VVV Group reservations,
Festival tip:
The best DJs are given free reign in the old
T 0031 (0)30 236 00 20, www.utrechtvoorgroepen.nl
Le Guess Who, 26 through
vaults of the town hall. 28 November
Stadhuisbrug 3 (D2), T 0031 (0)6 208 462 09, Be inspired by the latest and most exciting and
www.denachtburgemeester.nl creative vibes from the international music scene.
www.leguesswho.nl
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 A perfect place for a
good time out
Enjoy the excitement of our games or an
excellent dinner with a lot of atmosphere
in Holland Casino Utrecht. Our restaurant
is open daily until 1.30 am.

Holland Casino Utrecht • Overste den Oudenlaan 2 (beside Jaarbeurs)

Tel 0031(0)30 750 47 50 • Open daily from 12.30 until 3 am.
Minimum age is 18 years and valid identification is required.
See our full program, terms and conditions on www.hollandcasino.nl

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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 2010

of Utrecht. p.p.

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Festival Calender. A selection... Festival Vibes
Utrecht teems with cultural festivals all year round, and has the Cultural Sundays; special days
20-28 March Tweetakt www.tweetakt.net with a lively programme full of theatre, dance, music, films, workshops, etc. on large and small
16-26 April Springdance www.springdance.nl stages, squares and in parks. Usually free!

International dance & performance with high-profile

Cultural Sundays – the power of Utrecht
choreographers and revealing young talents from all
Free subscription to the brochure:
over the world.
T 0031 (0)30 286 22 31 or go to
23-25 April Elf Fantasy Fair, De Haar castle www.elffantasy.nl www.culturelezondagen.nl
5 May Liberation Festival www.bevrijdingsfestivalutrecht.nl
7 February, Jazz Enz Swing city
6-14 May Latin American Film Festival www.laff.nl Jazz from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s.
with open-air performances at the Ledig Erf The city is transformed into Swing City
for a day with Gipsy jazz, Hammond
and other places.
revisited, Swingin’ the vibes, Singing
9 May Giro d’Italia, arrival in Utrecht www.ilgiro.it standards & Bebop Business.
20-29 May Festival aan de Werf www.festivalaandewerf.nl
14 March, Book week
Theatre, visual art and experimental music; talented A varied programme which is all about
young artists from all over Europe. the ‘Young’ book week theme.
2-4 June NLGD Festival of Games www.nlgd.nl
18 April, Vrij Spel (Free Game)
12-13 June Night Fever www.nightfever.nl Together with students, artists and
scientists, dive into this source of
18 June Uitgekookt! www.uitgekookt.nu
creativity and innovation.
9-14 July Maliebaan Festival www.maliebaanfestival.nl
16 July - 1 Aug De Parade www.deparade.nl
24 May, Dance Sunday
During this Cultural Sunday, Utrecht is
in motion so be sure to experience this
in the streets and on stages. There is
urban and world dance, traditional and
modern dance by professionals and
amateurs of any age.
5 & 6 June, Dug Out Festival
A national cultural sports festival at a
large number of locations throughout
the city, with sports, music, dance,
theatre, literature, demonstrations,
talk shows and much, much more!
11 & 12 September, Utrecht
Uitfeest
The opening of the new cultural season
is a huge party: the Utrecht Uitfeest!
31 October, NO LABEL
In October 2008, the NO LABEL Cultural
Sunday, held on 30 locations and with
a young audience and special talents,
was a huge success. In 2010, it will be
repeated as a festival that lasts several
days with longer exhibitions, greater
heroes and new talent.
19 December, Una Domenica
Particolare
‘Una domenica particolare’ is all about
Italian culture in the broadest sense of
the word: Italian opera, film, literature,
music, dance, theatre, slow food, mafia
and made in Italy.

CULTURAL SUNDAYS
14-15 August Summer Darkness www.summerdarkness.nl
27 Aug - 5 Sep Festival Oude Muziek www.oudemuziek.nl
29 August De Beschaving www.debeschaving.nl
12 September Open Monumenten Dag (Heritage Days) www.monumentendag.nl
11-12 September Utrecht Uitfeest (also see page 40) www.culturelezondagen.nl
22 Sep - 1 Oct Dutch Film Festival www.filmfestival.nl
Utrecht is the bustling centre of Dutch film. A selection
of films competes for the coveted Gouden Kalf.
September / October Dutch Design Double www.dutchdesigndouble.nl
5-7 November Yo! Opera Festival (Lustrum) www.yo-opera.nl
Cultural Sundays is a series of festivals and events with a new edition taking place once
13-15 November Crooners’Festival Utrecht www.smartlappenfestival.nl
every month and in which local art institutions and venues work together to prepare a
26-28 November Le Guess Who www.leguesswho.nl 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
27-30 December International Chamber Music Festival www.kamermuziekfestival.nl
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.
For all festivals, go to: www.UtrechtYourWay.com and www.uitburo.nl

WWW.CULTURELEZONDAGEN.NL
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 Facts & Figures
History
• Around 47 AD, the Romans built the Trajectum
castellum (fortress). www.domplein2013.nl.
• Willibrord redesigned the old castellum as a
mission and converted the Netherlands (from
695 AD).
• In the medieval hey-days, Utrecht is a religi-
ous and mercantile bastion and remains the
largest and main city until the 16th century.
• Union of Utrecht, 1579; foundation for the
Dutch Republic. Peace Treaty of Utrecht, 1713;
see box.
Famous Utrecht people and icons
• Dom tower; highest church tower in the
Netherlands. See page 7.
• Medieval harbour complex with canals,
wharves and wharf cellars through the city
(to be nominated as UNESCO World Heritage
site)
• Adriaan Florenszoon Boeyens; the only Dutch
pope ever (Rome, 1522).
• 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
• 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)

Peace Treaty of Utrecht:

In 2013, the 300th anniversary of the Peace Treaty of Utrecht will be celebrated
in a grand way

On 11 April 1713, the Peace Treaty of Utrecht was concluded; a treaty that ended almost two centuries
of war which expanded throughout the world. Prior to this historic event, for eighteen months Utrecht
had functioned as the host, partner and stage for an international company that determined Europe’s
future. During the negotiations, festive and cultural events took place that contributed to the dialogue
between the various cultures. This was the first peace ever to be realised by diplomacy, with thanks to
Utrecht’s hospitality.

In order to incite everyone for the grand celebration in 2013, we are introducing art and culture at
In 2013 the 300th anniversary of the Treaty wonderful Utrecht locations: at fortresses, castles and the vacant Soesterberg air base in summer, for

of Utrecht will be marked with spectacular
celebrations together with the inhabitants and
visitors of the city and province of Utrecht.
Get the action: www.vredevanutrecht.com
instance. There will be lectures in the Nicolaikerk church in collaboration with the University of Utrecht,
and programmes by and for Utrecht residents in the various districts throughout the year. In spring, a
free party will be held on the Dom Square, with DJs on the Dom Tower.
And the real festivities will start on 11 April 2013 after a run-up of a few years. Utrecht is looking for
the best achievable: an impressive and unforgettable programme that equals that of 1713. Utrecht,
city and region of knowledge and culture, has much to offer, so be sure to keep up-to-date at
www.vredevanutrecht.nl.

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Hotels Hostels Bed & Breakfasts
Grand Hotel Karel V ***** Hostel Strowis 344 Aan de Gracht Chez Marianne La Perle
Geertebolwerk 1 (D2), T 0031 (0)30 233 75 55, Boothstraat 8 (D1), T 0031 (0)30 238 02 80, Oudegracht 344 (D2), Haverstraat 10 (D2), Twijnstraat 69 (E3),
www.karelv.nl www.strowis.nl T 0031 (0)30 296 26 06, T 0031 (0)6 204 92 898, T 0031 (0)24 377 35 68,
www.344aandegracht.nl www.chezmarianne.nl www.bedandbreakfast.nl
Apollo Hotel Utrecht City Centre **** Stayokay Hostel Bunnik
Vredenburg 14 (C1), T 0031 (0)30 233 12 32, Rhijnauwenselaan 14, T 0031 (0)30 656 12 77, Bed aan de Nieuwegracht Dales Gast-en-Verblijf De Steenroos
www.apollohotelsresorts.com www.stayokay.com Nieuwegracht 11, Lange Nieuwstraat 22 (E2), Visscherssteeg 9,
T 0031 (0)30 231 33 26, T 0031 (0)30 231 56 05, T 0031 (0)30 232 23 48,
Carlton President **** E k.witteveen@wxs.nl www.gast-en-verblijf.nl www.bedandbreakfast.nl
Floraweg 25, T 0031 (0)30 241 41 82, Apartments
www.carlton.nl Buurboot La Luna De Dromerij Toeven
D&D Shortstay Bilitonkade 152 , Lessinglaan 2, Weerdsingel Oostzijde 93 (C1),
Wolder Heukelslaan 68b, T 0031 (0)30 785 30 66, E slaap@dedromerij.nl T 0031 (0)6 51 275 255,
Court Hotel **** www.dedromerij.nl
T 0031 (0)30 251 11 39, www.ddshortstayutrecht.nl www.buurboot.nl www.toeven.nl
Korte Nieuwstraat 14 (D2/E2),
T 0031 (0)30 233 00 33, www.courthotel.nl Studio Zaagmolen Chambres en Ville Den Ulch Van Haver tot Gracht
Zaagmolenkade 49, Zuilenstraat 1a, Westerkade 8, Haverstraat 35 (D2),
Sandton Malie Hotel **** T 0031 (0)30 236 43 73, T 0031 (0)30 240 06 96, T 0031 (0)6 41 733 068,
Maliestraat 2, T 0031 (0)30 231 64 24, T 0031 (0)6 18 531 826, www.studiozaagmolen.nl
www.chambres-en-ville.nl www.bedandbreakfast.nl www.vanhavertotgracht.nl
www.maliehotel.nl
Havaa Appartementen Gastenkamer Gaardbrug
T 0031 (0)6 231 71 00, Chez Cho Villa Cornelia
Hotel Mitland **** Haverstraat 8 (D2),
Oudegracht 186 bis (D2),
MH. Trompstraat 7,
Arienslaan 1, T 0031 (0)30 271 58 24, www.havaa-apartments.com T 0031 (0)30 274 68 09,
T 0031 (0)30 251 59 15, T 0031 (0)6 50 222 722,
www.mitland.nl www.bedandbreakfast.nl
Camping www.chezcho.nl
La Maison Pure et Jardin
www.villacornelia.nl

NH Utrecht De Luxe **** Fort aan de Klop Haverstraat 32 (D2),

Jaarbeursplein 24 (B2), T 0031 (0)30 297 79 77, T 0031 (0)6 247 66 478,
1e Polderweg 2, T 0031 (0)30 266 05 55
www.nh-hotels.com www.bedandbreakfast.nl
www.fortaandeklop.com
For all hotels & B&Bs in Utrecht and environs, go to www.UtrechtYourWay.com
Park Plaza Utrecht ****
Westplein 50 (B2), T 0031 (0)30 292 52 00,
www.parkplaza.com

Bastion Hotel ***

Mauritiuslaan 1, T 0031 (0)30 287 14 00,
www.bastionhotel.nl

Ibis Hotel Utrecht ***

Bizetlaan 1, T 0031 (0)30 291 03 66,
www.ibishotel.com

NH Centre Utrecht Hotel ***

Janskerkhof 10, (D1), T 0031 (0)30 231 31 69, L lockers L garden STAYOKAY UTRECHT-BUNNIK
www.nh-hotels.com SPEND THE NIGHT IN STYLE!
L breakfast L e-mail service
Hotel De Admiraal ** L kitchen L bikes for rent Stayokay Utrecht-Bunnik is located
Admiraal van Gentstraat 11, on the spectacular medieval estate of
Ridderhofstad Rhijnauwen, in the middle
T 0031 (0)30 275 85 00, www.hoteldeadmiraal.nl
of the countryside close to the lively city
of Utrecht.
Hotel Oorsprongpark **
F.C. Dondersstraat 12, T 0031 (0)30 271 63 03, Hostel Strowis: www.strowis.nl The unique and varied surroundings offer
www.oorsprongpark.nl a host of different options for a few days
Boothstraat 8, 3512 BW Utrecht away from home with friends or family.
the Netherlands, info@strowis.nl
Hotel Badhu
Willem van Noortplein 19, T 0031 (0)30 272 04 +31 (0) 030-2380280 Call +31 (0)30 656 1277 or visit www.stayokay.com/bunnik

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Accessibility and practical information
Station area & Accessibility
Utrecht is centrally located and the ideal ope-
rating 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 hours), Cologne (2.5 hours) and
Paris (3,5 hours). For more info, go to
www.ns.nl or 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, go to T 0031 (0)30 286
96 50 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.penrutrecht.nl
Public transport
Up-to-date information about local buses:
www.gvu.nl ; regional transport:
www.connexxion.nl
Utrecht taxi base
T 0031 (0)30 230 04 00, www.TaxiUtrecht.nl
Internetcafés
Wzzrd, Vismarkt 21 (D2), T 0031 (0)30 231 71 70,
www.wzzrd.nl, open: Tue through Sun.
Centrale Bibliotheek, Oudegracht 167 (D2),
T 0031 (0)30 286 18 00, www.bibliotheek-utrecht.nl,
Open: Mon through Sat.
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City centre Sunday opening
hours
Every 1st Sunday of the month.
Additional Sunday opening hours:
www.centrumutrecht.nl and www.hoogcatharijne.nl
Tourist Information Office
(VVV Utrecht)
Central!
Tourist information, hiking routes, Iris
X
cheques, original gifts and souvenirs.
Domplein 9-10 (D2), T 0031 (0)30 236 00 04
E info@vvvutrecht.nl
www.UtrechtYourWay.com Open: Mon 10 am-8 • Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
pm (Oct through Mar: Mon noon-6 pm),
Tue through Fri 10 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm
and Sun noon-5 pm.
• Competitive prices
VVV Group reservations • Permanent video surveillance
If you have something to celebrate with friends,
family or colleagues, or are looking for team- • Connected to the parking route information system
building activities, contact VVV Group reserva-
of Utrecht
tions as your local partner with knowledge and
contacts in the market. T 0031 (0)30 236 00 20,
E groepsreserveringen@u-tr.nl, • 384 parking spaces with special possibilities for
www.utrechtvoorgroepen.nl congress attendees and groups upon reservation
• Payment by Chip and PIN
Colophon • Chip in / Chip out
Editorial office: UTR
Design: DIMARDESIGN bno • Within walking distance of shopping mall
City plan: Arjen Hoogland Ideeën Hoog Catherijne and the shopping centre of Utrecht
Photography: Willem Mes, Martijn Kleimeer,
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Someren, Marlies de Wit, Anna van Kooij, Parkeergarage Paardenveld
Luuk Sengers, Marjo van Rooyen, Hans Roggen,
Kroonstraat 9
Axel Funke, Ernie Enkel
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 LIST OF STREET NAMES
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
Adelaarstraat C1,D1 Daendelsstraat A2 Iepstraat F2 Magdalenastraat E2 Pieterstraat E2 Trans D2,E2
Adriaanstraat F1 Damstraat B2 Imhoffstraat, Van A2 Maliebaan F1,F2 Pietheinstraat F3 Tuinstraat D2
Andreasstraat D3 Deckerstraat, Jeremias de C3 J Maliesingel E2,E3,F2,F3 Plompetorengracht E1 Tulpstraat F2
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
Annastraat D2 Doelenstraat E3 Jacobsstraat, St. C1 Mariaplaats D2 Potgieterstraat A1 Uniceflaan A3
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 C3 Domstraat D2 Janshovensstraat, St E1 Marsstraat E3 Predikherenstraat D1 Varkenmarkt C1
Atjehstraat, 1e A2 Dopplerhof E1 Janskerkhof D1 Massegast D2 R Veemarktplein B2,B3
Atjehstraat, 2e A2 Douwesstraat A1,B1 Jansveld D1 Medanstraat A2 Raamstraat C1 Veemarktstraat B3
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
Baanstraat. 2e Korte F2 E Kaatstraat C1 Minhof F3 Reigerstraat, Burgemeester F2
Reviuskade C3
Vismarkt
Visschersplein
D2
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Badstraat F1 Effenstraat, Justus Van D3 Kanaalstraat A2,B2 Minkade F3
Bakkerlaan, Ina Boudier F3 Eikstraat F2,F3 Kanaalweg A3 Minstraat F3 Ridderhofstad E2 Vlasstraat F1 (31) (0)30-2535455,
Bakkerstraat D2 Eligenstraat E3 Kanonstraat B2 Minrebroederstraat D1,D2 Ridderschapstraat E1 Vleutenseweg A1,B1
Balistraat A2 F Keistraat E2 Molenstraat E1 Riebeeckstraat, Van A2 Voetiusstraat D2,E2 www. uu.nl/botanischetuinen
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
Beetstraat, N.
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Fockstraat
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Keukenstraat
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Muntstraat
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Botanische Tuinen Utrecht, Fort Hoofddijk
Begijnehof D1 Fruitstraat B3,C3 Kievitdwarsstraat D1,E1 N Rozenstraat C1 W
Begijnekade D1 G Kievitstraat D1 Nachtegaalstraat E2,F2 S Wagendwarsstraat F2
Bekastraat, Johannes D D1 Ganzenmarkt D2 Knipstraat C2 Nathaniëlspoort D2 Saturnusstraat E3 Wagenstraat F2
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

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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
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Korte Smeestraat
Kromme Nieuwgracht
Kroonstraat
E2,E3
E2
C1
Nieuwegracht
Nieuwekade
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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
Homeruslaan
Clarenburg, Voor 2010C2Utrecht F3 Luykenstraat, Jan C3 Pasteurstraat D3 Teugelhof D2
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