Top Utrecht Sights: 7 Best Local Sights in Utrecht

Het Spoorwegmuseum

By Mathilde

To go to the Spoorwegmuseum (railway museum), you first cross the Maliebaan station. It is really a trip back in time with the old station preserved like it used to be. This station is worth it and has free access. Then if you'd like to discover more trains, you can enter the museum.

by Mathilde

Oudegracht

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By Mathilde

Oudegracht, "old canal"

Oudegracht

Oudegracht is the central canal in Utrecht. It stars in the southeast of the city. You can walk all along it. It has the particularity to have two "floors". On the street floor, you can find typical Dutch houses, shops, cafés, restaurants... And, on the water level, you can enjoy the terraces of restaurants.

by Mathilde

Local Experience

Utrecht Photo Challenge (Classic Tour)

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Explore Utrecht in a fun way, armed with a map and a Polaroid camera. In this completely offline city game, you'll score points by recreating our model pictures as well as possible. Find the locations, make your team members strike a pose, and take the polaroid pictures back home.

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25 EUR

Duration

2.5 h

Languages

English, Dutch

Domkerk

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By Anna Janneke

Domkerk; the highest you can get!

Domkerk

The tower of the 'Domkerk' (Domchurch) is 112 m and 32 cm (369 ft) in height. That makes the tower the highest church tower in the Netherlands. Locals love the Domkerk because of the possibility to climb the tower. On 95 meter you have a breathtaking view of the complete city and its green surroundings.

by Anna Janneke

Parking Springweg

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By Jiska

A nice view

Parking Springweg

It is not a common place for the locals to go, most people just go there to park the car. But it is a shame that not a lot of people are aware of the view from the top deck.

by Jiska

Botanische tuinen

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By Rita

Most beautiful hortus of the Netherlands

Botanische tuinen

The garden has different areas, there is a lot to discover and enjoy. Until the 15th of September there is a Festival of Butterflies as well. You can easily spend whole day here. There is a restaurant as well, where you can have a break in between. In the shop you find special books about plants and gardening.

by Rita

Utrecht free tour

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See Utrecht through the eyes of locals

Utrecht free tour

It's a great way to get to know the city. Passionate guides will walk you around and tell you all juicy stories and urban myths of Utrecht. The stuff you won’t find in a guide book, highly recommended for anyone that wants to know "fun facts" about the city.

Local Experience

Utrecht Photo Challenge (Classic Tour)

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25 EUR

Duration

2.5 h

Languages

English, Dutch

Botanic Garden University Utrecht

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By Gerard

This is not a classical botanic garden!

Botanic Garden University Utrecht

At the end of the last century the University of Utrecht moved from the inner city to the Uithof in the north of Utrecht. At the same time a new botanic garden was created following a new design. This is really a beautiful and quit garden. It consists of 5 different gardens and greenhouses.

by Gerard