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Things to see in Utrecht (Netherlands): 233 places and when to go
Utrecht is a city in Netherlands with around 640,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 233 places in and around it, mainly Wildlife (104), Nature (96), History (50). The best known are Rietveld Schröder House, St. Martin's Cathedral, Utrecht and Soestdijk Palace. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Netherlands · 52.1003, 5.12
- Population
- About 640,000
- Places
- 233 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Wildlife (104) · Nature (96) · History (50) · Hiking (41) · Architecture (15) · With kids (15)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- AMS Amsterdam, 34 km as the crow flies
What to see in Utrecht
The places in and around Utrecht, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Rietveld Schröder HouseHouse in the Dutch city of Utrecht built in 1924 by Gerrit Rietveld2.5 km
- St. Martin's Cathedral, UtrechtCathedral in Utrecht1.1 km
- Soestdijk PalacePalace15 km
- De Haar CastleCastle complex in Haarzuilens, the Netherlands9.4 km
- Centraal MuseumMuseum in Utrecht, Netherlands1.9 km
- St Catherine's Cathedral, UtrechtCathedral in Utrecht1.4 km
- Gerbrandy TowerPartially guyed tower in Utrecht province, the Netherlands11 km
- Pyramid of AusterlitzPyramid in Woudenberg, the Netherlands15 km
- Netherlands Institute for Sound and VisionDutch audiovisual archive and museum in Hilversum16 km
- Drakensteyn CastleCastle in Baarn, Netherlands11 km
- St. Gertrude's CathedralChurch building in Utrecht, the Netherlands1.3 km
- Museum SpeelklokMuseum in Utrecht, The Netherlands1.1 km
- Dom Tower of UtrechtChurch tower in the city of Utrecht, Netherlands1.1 km
- Museum CatharijneconventMuseum for religious art in Utrecht, the Netherlands1.5 km
- Railway MuseumNational railway museum of the Netherlands, in Utrecht1.6 km
- Mondriaan HouseMuseum in Amersfoort, the Netherlands19 km
- Zuylen CastleChâteau and museum in Oud-Zuilen, the Netherlands4.4 km
- Nationaal Militair MuseumMuseum in Soest, the Netherlands11 km
- St. Willibrord's Church, UtrechtRoman Catholic church889 m
- JacobikerkChurch building in Utrecht, Netherlands668 m
- ZonnestraalFormer sanatorium in Hilversum, the Netherlands11 km
- Baarnse BosForest in the Netherlands16 km
- BuurkerkChurch in Utrecht (city), Netherlands on the Buurkerkhof1.1 km
- Dutch Cavalry MuseumMuseum in Amersfoort, the Netherlands17 km
And the other 209, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Museum Flehite, Vredegoed, Utrecht Archives
- History: Trompenburgh, Fort Klop, Fort De Gagel, Kasteel Groeneveld (Baarn), Kasteel Heemstede, Castle Nijenrode, Rhijnauwen, Kasteel IJsselstein, Sint-Nicolaasbasiliek, De Kraai, De Trouwe Waghter, Doornburgh, Enghenbergje, Fort Jutphaas, Fort Het Hemeltje, Fort Blauwkapel, Fort Spion, Vechten Fort, Hamtoren, Kasteel de Hooge Vuursche, Kasteel Montfoort, Kasteel Woerden, Saint Nicholas Church, Oudegeinse molen, Oukoper Molen, Bolenstein, Slot Zeist, Watertoren, Soestdijk, Werk bij Maarsseveen, Gesloten Steen, De Inktpot, Huis te Vliet, Oudewater, Walk of Fame
- Temples: Ulu Mosque, Grote of Bartholomeüskerk, Emmaüskerk, Sint-Aloysiuskerk
- Architecture: Maarsserbrug, Prins Claus Bridge, Rijn en Zon, Buitenwegse Molen, Geesina, Kockengense Molen, Kortrijkse Molen, Voorste Molen
- Nature: Botanical Garden Fort Hoofddijk, Sandwijck, De Stompert, Driebergen forest, Hoorneboegse Heide, Kei van Lage Vuursche, Oostelijke Vechtplassen, Pijnenburg, Smithuyserbos, Beukenburg, Bornia, Dassenveld, De Leyen, De Zonneheide, De Zuid, Einde Gooi, Ernst Sillem Hoeve, Haspelberg, Heidepark, Heidestein, Hooge Kampse Plas, Hoogt van 't Kruis, Huydecopersbos, Laapersbos, Laapersheide, Laapersveld, Oude Hortus, Soesterveen, Vijverhof, Natuurgebied Willeskop, Achterkade, Beerschoten, Benschopper Molenvliet, Benschopperboezem, Beverweerd, Biltseweg, Boswachterij Hooge Vuursche, Boswachterij Lage Vuursche, Broek en Blokland, Corversbos, Cronebos, De Bunzing, De Haspel, De Hoge Vuursche, De Stulp, Eendenkooi Kooilust, Eyckenstein, Gagelgebied, Gooilust, Grote Kerkvliet, Haspel, Het Roode Koper, Hilversums Wasmeer, Houdringe, Kleiputten Bovendijk, Koningin Emmapark, Laman Trip, Landgoed De Paltz, Landgoed Monnikenberg, Landgoed Niënhof, Landgoed Oostbroek, Landgoed Zonnestraal, Landje van Herman, Leuvenum, Lopikerwaard, Maartensdijkse bos, Natuurgebied Bovendijk, Noord-Houdringe, Noordzijdse Kade, Numansbos, Okkersbos, Op Hees, Paardenbos, Panbos, Pijnenburg-Baarnse Snip, Pijnenburg - Binnenplaats, Pijnenburg-Brandenburg, Pijnenburg-Hoge Erf, Pijnenburg-Kievitsdal, Pijnenburg-Overbosch, Pleinesbos, Raabos, Reelaan, Ridderoordse Bos, Roosterbos, Roverenstein, Schutterskade, Spiegelrust, Sterkenburg, Tonselse Veld, Ullerberg, Voordaanse Bos, Willem Arntszbos, Willige Langerak, Zeisterbos
- Food and drink: Vredenburg, Brouwerij Maximus B.V., Eric's Beer Craft, Gooische Bierbrouwerij, Lapjesmarkt, Oproer Brouwerij, RoodNoot, vandeStreek bier, Wijngaard Zonnestraal
- Diving: Aqua-Holic
- With kids: De Vosheuvel, Animal park Vleuten, Geertje's Hoeve, Kinderboerderij de Meent, Kinderboerderij De Schaapskooi, Kinderboerderij Eilandstede, Kinderboerderij 't Woelige nest, Nieuw Rotsoord stadsboerderij, Stadsboerderij De Griftsteede, Stadsboerderij Gagelsteede, Stadsboerderij Koppelsteede, Stichting Zomo Wonen en Dagbesteding, Zwembad Den Hommel
- Hiking: European long distance path Limes, Floris V-pad, Floris V-pad, Floris V-pad, Floris V-pad, Grebbeliniepad - 12 - Kleine Melm-Baarn, Groene Hartpad, Groene Hartpad, Groene Hartpad - 07a - Variant broedseizoen, Groene Hartpad - 08a - Alternatief Vlist met hond, Grote Rivierenpad, Hollandse IJsselpad deel 1, Koninklijke Weg, Marskramerpad, Marskramerpad, Marskramerpad, Pelgrimspad, Pionierspad, Romeinse Limespad, Romeinse Limespad, Romeinse Limespad, Romeinse Limespad, Romeinse Limespad, Rondom de Dom part 3 - IJsselstein - Harmelen, Rondom de Dom part 4 - Harmelen - Breukelen NS, Rondom de Dom part 5 - Breukelen NS - Hollandsche Rading NS, Rondom de Dom part 6 - Hollandsche Rading NS - Soestduinen, Rondom de Dom part 7 - Soestduinen - Driebergen-Zeist NS, Trekvogelpad, Trekvogelpad, Trekvogelpad, Trekvogelpad, Trekvogelpad, Vredevoetpad, Waterliniepad, Waterliniepad, Waterliniepad, Waterliniepad, Waterliniepad, Westerborkpad, Zuiderzeepad
- Snow: Skipiste Nieuwegein
- Beaches: Strandbad Maarsseveense Plassen
When to go to Utrecht
The best time to visit Utrecht is April to September; also possible: October to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:00
- FebPossible9:39
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:38
- MayBest time15:27
- JunBest time16:29
- JulBest time16:03
- AugBest time14:27
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:20
- NovPossible8:28
- DecPossible7:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31. In June, 232 of the 233 places are at their best.
When to go to Netherlands in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Utrecht
The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, Amsterdam), 34 km as the crow flies. How to get around Netherlands (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Leerdam74 places24 km
- Elst Ut137 places28 km
- Almere101 places29 km
- Nijkerk135 places31 km
- Alphen aan den Rijn84 places31 km
- Amsterdam267 places31 km
And all of Netherlands, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Utrecht?
The best known: Rietveld Schröder House, St. Martin's Cathedral, Utrecht, Soestdijk Palace, De Haar Castle, Centraal Museum. In all, 233 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Utrecht?
April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31.
How do you get to Utrecht?
The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 34 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Utrecht as the destination and these 233 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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