Guidebook for Utrecht

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Guidebook for Utrecht

Food Scene

A pleasant entourage with very amicable staff. An extensive range of Peking duck, Rib Eye to Deer steak and a sublime patisserie for a great price. This is definitely recommended for the lifeguard. Free parking in a special location
Restaurant Vandaag Utrecht
80D Proostwetering
A pleasant entourage with very amicable staff. An extensive range of Peking duck, Rib Eye to Deer steak and a sublime patisserie for a great price. This is definitely recommended for the lifeguard. Free parking in a special location
One of the most versatile restaurants in the Netherlands. This restaurant is ideally suited for small to large groups. You pay a fixed amount per person for food and drinks. Without a time limit. You can eat and drink unlimited . With small and large groups, you can find authentic Chinese fondues. You will taste the same tastes as in China. The restaurant is ideal for children,having an extensive snack corner where children can choose from a variety of snacks and snacks. Even in the case of desserts, the children's seas have a lot of choice. From soft ice cream to chocolate fountains. The restaurant has a large children's playroom to burn the calories
Restaurant De Mallejan
81 Gageldijk
One of the most versatile restaurants in the Netherlands. This restaurant is ideally suited for small to large groups. You pay a fixed amount per person for food and drinks. Without a time limit. You can eat and drink unlimited . With small and large groups, you can find authentic Chinese fondues. You will taste the same tastes as in China. The restaurant is ideal for children,having an extensive snack corner where children can choose from a variety of snacks and snacks. Even in the case of desserts, the children's seas have a lot of choice. From soft ice cream to chocolate fountains. The restaurant has a large children's playroom to burn the calories
Dining in the most beautiful park in the Netherlands Anafora is situated in a unique location in the Maximapark, a beautiful and watery park. The restaurant is based on a sketch of the world-renowned architect Pierre Cuypers from 1896, known for the Rijksmuseum and Kasteel de Haar. Also the all-day menu is packed with special dishes. Enjoy (h) fair dishes prepared with pure produce from the area. Order a nice glass of wine here and enjoy the most delicious world dishes, which are ideal for sharing with each other.
10 locals recommend
Anafora Park Restaurant
1 Uilenboslaan
10 locals recommend
Dining in the most beautiful park in the Netherlands Anafora is situated in a unique location in the Maximapark, a beautiful and watery park. The restaurant is based on a sketch of the world-renowned architect Pierre Cuypers from 1896, known for the Rijksmuseum and Kasteel de Haar. Also the all-day menu is packed with special dishes. Enjoy (h) fair dishes prepared with pure produce from the area. Order a nice glass of wine here and enjoy the most delicious world dishes, which are ideal for sharing with each other.

Arts & Culture

Kasteel de Haar is the largest and most luxurious castle in the Netherlands and a visit must only be on everyone's wish list! This imposing building at Haarzuilens is absolutely worth a visit. Embark on the towers, canals and gates and pick up bridges and then take a stroll through the beautiful castle gardens.
37 locals recommend
Haarzuilen Kasteel De HAAR
37 locals recommend
Kasteel de Haar is the largest and most luxurious castle in the Netherlands and a visit must only be on everyone's wish list! This imposing building at Haarzuilens is absolutely worth a visit. Embark on the towers, canals and gates and pick up bridges and then take a stroll through the beautiful castle gardens.
In the heart of Utrecht lies Cathedral Square, the Domplein, where you'll find St. Martin's Cathedral (Domkerk), one of the most important churches in the Netherlands. Begun in 1254 on the site of an earlier Romanesque church, the cathedral today consists of the 14th-century choir, the 15th-century transepts, and two chapels.
54 locals recommend
Domplein
Domplein
54 locals recommend
In the heart of Utrecht lies Cathedral Square, the Domplein, where you'll find St. Martin's Cathedral (Domkerk), one of the most important churches in the Netherlands. Begun in 1254 on the site of an earlier Romanesque church, the cathedral today consists of the 14th-century choir, the 15th-century transepts, and two chapels.
Looming high over the old city of Utrecht is the Domtoren, the massive tower that was separated from the Cathedral of St. Martin after the devastating storm of 1674. Built between 1320 and 1382, it stands 112 meters high and houses an impressive carillon of 50 bells, many of them centuries old. Still the tallest church tower in the Netherlands, its viewing galleries offer magnificent panoramic vistas of the old city and the Domplein (the 465-step climb is worth it as you'll also get to see the bells up close). Two chapels can be visited within the tower: St. Michael's, the Bishop's domestic chapel, and the Egmond Chapel, home to an exhibition on the history of this spectacular structure.
192 locals recommend
Dom Tower
9 Domplein
192 locals recommend
Looming high over the old city of Utrecht is the Domtoren, the massive tower that was separated from the Cathedral of St. Martin after the devastating storm of 1674. Built between 1320 and 1382, it stands 112 meters high and houses an impressive carillon of 50 bells, many of them centuries old. Still the tallest church tower in the Netherlands, its viewing galleries offer magnificent panoramic vistas of the old city and the Domplein (the 465-step climb is worth it as you'll also get to see the bells up close). Two chapels can be visited within the tower: St. Michael's, the Bishop's domestic chapel, and the Egmond Chapel, home to an exhibition on the history of this spectacular structure.
One of the more unusual of Utrecht's tourist attractions is Museum Speelklok, a museum dedicated to music boxes and barrel organs. Displays include mechanical musical instruments from the 18th century to the present day, as well as domestic instruments such as tiny music boxes to massive fair organs, most of which can still be played. Other highlights include examples of musical clocks, pianolas, and a turret clock with a carillon, along with the opportunity to peek behind the scenes at the restoration work performed in the workshops. English language guided tours, including demonstrations, are available.
101 locals recommend
Museum Speelklok
6 Steenweg
101 locals recommend
One of the more unusual of Utrecht's tourist attractions is Museum Speelklok, a museum dedicated to music boxes and barrel organs. Displays include mechanical musical instruments from the 18th century to the present day, as well as domestic instruments such as tiny music boxes to massive fair organs, most of which can still be played. Other highlights include examples of musical clocks, pianolas, and a turret clock with a carillon, along with the opportunity to peek behind the scenes at the restoration work performed in the workshops. English language guided tours, including demonstrations, are available.
In the old Maliebaanstation, Utrecht's Railway Museum (Spoorwegmuseum) is a must-see for train buffs. Highlights of this large, well-stocked attraction include a cross section of the country's transit history, particularly railroads and tram systems, with plenty of models and old vehicles. Exhibits deal with the early years of railways, the heyday of the 1900s, and an operational workshop. In addition to the museum's impressive collection of locomotives and rolling stock, kids will love the model railway and playground.
172 locals recommend
Railway Museum
16 Maliebaanstation
172 locals recommend
In the old Maliebaanstation, Utrecht's Railway Museum (Spoorwegmuseum) is a must-see for train buffs. Highlights of this large, well-stocked attraction include a cross section of the country's transit history, particularly railroads and tram systems, with plenty of models and old vehicles. Exhibits deal with the early years of railways, the heyday of the 1900s, and an operational workshop. In addition to the museum's impressive collection of locomotives and rolling stock, kids will love the model railway and playground.

Parks & Nature

In the heart of Leidsche Rijn on the western side of Utrecht, a special park grows to the size of the Utrecht city center. An oasis where everyone can play sports, play, go hiking, cycling, lazing, picnics and boating. Quiet and vibrant, a meeting place for everyone from Leidsche Rijn, Utrecht and beyond. Discover the forest playground, view the 7 artworks in the park, walk through the scenic Binnenhof, grab the bike or skates and explore the Ribbon. Enjoy a snack and a drink at Anafora Park Restaurant and drink a local brewed beer in Máximus Brewery.
43 locals recommend
Maxima Park
4 Utrechtseweg
43 locals recommend
In the heart of Leidsche Rijn on the western side of Utrecht, a special park grows to the size of the Utrecht city center. An oasis where everyone can play sports, play, go hiking, cycling, lazing, picnics and boating. Quiet and vibrant, a meeting place for everyone from Leidsche Rijn, Utrecht and beyond. Discover the forest playground, view the 7 artworks in the park, walk through the scenic Binnenhof, grab the bike or skates and explore the Ribbon. Enjoy a snack and a drink at Anafora Park Restaurant and drink a local brewed beer in Máximus Brewery.

Shopping

The shopping heart of Utrecht is one of the Group's major properties in the Nederlands. Hoog Catharijne is not only the geographic axis between the old city center and Utrecht's Central Station; it is the place to go for good old-fashioned Dutch shopping.With more than 26 million visitors a year, Hoog Catharijne is the most frequently visited shopping center in the Netherlands. But there's more to experience under one roof: relaxation and recreation go hand in hand with the Vredenburg concert hall and the Hoog Catharijne cinema so close by. The central location-next to Utrecht's Central Station and bus station and with extensive parking facilities within walking distance
39 locals recommend
Hoog-Catharijne CS en Leidseveer
39 locals recommend
The shopping heart of Utrecht is one of the Group's major properties in the Nederlands. Hoog Catharijne is not only the geographic axis between the old city center and Utrecht's Central Station; it is the place to go for good old-fashioned Dutch shopping.With more than 26 million visitors a year, Hoog Catharijne is the most frequently visited shopping center in the Netherlands. But there's more to experience under one roof: relaxation and recreation go hand in hand with the Vredenburg concert hall and the Hoog Catharijne cinema so close by. The central location-next to Utrecht's Central Station and bus station and with extensive parking facilities within walking distance

Essentials

opening time: Monday 08:00–22:00 Tuesday 08:00–22:00 Wednesday 08:00–22:00 Thursday 08:00–22:00 Friday 08:00–22:00 Saturday 08:00–22:00 Sonday 10:00–20:00
AH Ella Fitzgeraldplein
6 Ella Fitzgeraldplein
opening time: Monday 08:00–22:00 Tuesday 08:00–22:00 Wednesday 08:00–22:00 Thursday 08:00–22:00 Friday 08:00–22:00 Saturday 08:00–22:00 Sonday 10:00–20:00

Entertainment & Activities

It is a great cinema, with good seats, good sound. Very modern. It is also very large and spacious, which is a bit of a problem sometimes. You almost can get lost, and even when there are a lot of people the place seems deserted. But for watching movies, the screening rooms are perfect
32 locals recommend
Pathé Utrecht Leidsche Rijn
100 Berlijnplein
32 locals recommend
It is a great cinema, with good seats, good sound. Very modern. It is also very large and spacious, which is a bit of a problem sometimes. You almost can get lost, and even when there are a lot of people the place seems deserted. But for watching movies, the screening rooms are perfect

Getting Around

6 locals recommend
Utrecht Terwijde station
6 locals recommend