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What’s life if you don’t stop to smell the flowers? Take a walk around some the oldest university gardens in the Netherlands and see orchids, a birdhouse, a Bamboo Forest, Europe’s biggest rock garden and more!
Enjoy a musical and whimsical day out at Utrecht’s Speelklok Museum, and surround yourself with ‘live’ music performed by a huge collection of self-playing instruments. With more clocks, music boxes, orchestrions, and street organs that you can wave a conductor’s baton at, it’s a showcase of ingenious engineering and fascinating insight into life before the iPod.
Step back in time with the DOMunder Discovery Tour! Go into ancient cellars and learn about the history of Domplein. Then, head to the archaeological dig in the center of Domplein.
Skip the line and dive into a world of history, art and culture at the Centraal Museum, founded in 1838. See works and pieces from Rietveld to the Utrecht Caravaggists, from Dick Bruna to Moesman, and from Viktor and Rolf to the 1,000-year-old Utrecht ship in the basement.
The fourth biggest city in the Netherlands, Utrecht boasts beautiful parks, medieval churches and enviable terraces along its maze of canals. See it all from the comfort of your boat on this canal cruise through the city.
On June 2, 1122, Emperor Henry V granted city rights to Utrecht’s citizens in his palace, known as ‘Lofen’. Although the palace was destroyed by fire in 1253, its remains lie beneath Dom Square and the Fish Market. Explore this hidden Palace, where Utrecht’s history began 900 years ago.
Perfect for visitors and residents alike, a walk around Woerden will help you get to know the city.
Join the charismatic guide, Lucas, on a whirlwind journey through Utrecht! As a local who’s spent years mastering the art of tour-guiding, he’s ready to show you the ins, outs, and hidden gems of this enchanting city.
Sail away onto the beautiful waters of the canals of Woerden.
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