What is the best time to visit Utrecht?

Spring is the best time to visit Utrecht. The flowers are in full bloom, the air is fresh and everyone is out soaking the sun after a long winter. This time is ideal if you're looking to save money by walking around town in pleasant weather and sample some of the best organic fruits and veggies that Utrecht has to offer at its local markets. Read More

What is the local food in Utrecht?

Be sure to try typical Dutch items like Prauwels, Vijfschaft, Hernhuttertjes and the Janhagel. If you dont' speak dutch you may have a difficult time asking if something is vegetarian or not. It is best to have a local around with you or ask at your hostel or hotel about how to find pure vegetarian places. Food in Utrecht, like the rest of Netherlands revolves a lot around meat and breads. Indonesian food is really popular with the locals as well.Read More

What is the best way to reach Utrecht?

You can reach Utrecht easily by train, car, bus or tram. Utrecht does not have an airport so you can't fly directly to the city.Read More

What are the places near Utrecht?

The top places near to Utrecht are Amsterdam which is 34 km from Utrecht, Rotterdam which is located 53 km from Utrecht, The hague which is located 61 km from Utrecht, Eindhoven which is located 77 km from Utrecht, Delft which is located 58 km from Utrecht

Utrecht, Netherlands

Willem Blaeus 1652 map of Utrecht

The Dom Tower seen from Downtown Utrecht. The remaining section of the Cathedral of Saint Martin is not connected to the tower since the collapse of the nave in 1674 due to a storm.