Utrecht by train
Discover Utrecht
Utrecht, in the heart of the Netherlands, is a city of canals and cultural vitality. The Dom Tower offers panoramic views, while the Oudegracht canal is lined with shops and cafés. The city’s museums, including the Railway Museum and the Centraal Museum, provide fascinating insights. Utrecht’s blend of history, academia, and creativity makes it a captivating Dutch city.
Explore neighbourhoods in Utrecht
Neighbourhoods in and around Utrecht
Holidays by land and sea
Utrecht train holidays
Canal cities beyond Amsterdam
Delft, Utrecht
Away from the crowds of Amsterdam, uncover the Netherlands’ canal cities of Delft and Utrecht as you drift through by boat or cycle waterside towpaths.
The Low Countries
Rotterdam, Brussels, Ghent, Utrecht, Leuven, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Gouda, Antwerp, Liège
Known as the low countries or Benelux, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, are linked by history, geography—and trains. Uncover Golden Age art, historic cities and sprawling gardens.
Utrecht escape
Utrecht
The closest city you’ll find to the capital, without the swathes of stag dos and selfie sticks. Trust us on this one: Utrecht is Amsterdam’s cooler cousin.
Activities and neighbourhoods in Utrecht
Rietveld Schröder House
On Utrecht’s edge, the UNESCO-listed Rietveld Schröder House, a Modernist masterpiece built in 1924 by Gerrit Rietveld and managed by the Centraal Museum. Book a tour in advance to explore it.
Utrecht Castle
Take the local bus or cycle to Kasteel de Haar and explore the fairytale-like 19th-century castle with its stunning gardens.
Landgoed Rhijnauwen forest
Cycle or e-bike through Landgoed Rhijnauwen forest, stopping at Theehuis Rhijnauwen pancake house on Kromme Rijn. If your e-bike runs low, recharge by pedalling at Utrecht Bibliotheek while reading.
Oud Zuilen
Hop onto the bus to Oud-Zuilen, a small town just outside Utrecht with a peaceful canal, impressive windmills and an enchanting 18th century manor house and gardens.
