Experience Utrecht

Are you feeling the Christmas jitters too? Snowy streets, hot chocolate, the smell of pine trees, the Qmusic Christmas top-something. Wonderful! And are you also looking forward to visiting Christmas markets in Utrecht? Strolling along stalls searching for great gifts or delicious treats for Christmas dinner. And then settle down for a hot chocolate at one of the many cafés …

I got great news! The first Explore Utrecht walking route is a fact. You’ll probably understand that I’m very proud and happy to take you with me to (re)discover the beautiful Utrecht! And the first walk explores the neighborhood Wittevrouwen.

Activities in province Utrecht? We have selected 30 fun things to do in the province of Utrecht. We’d love to help you out and that’s why we have this blog full of great tips in the province of Utrecht. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing walk, a chill hotel or to visit a beautiful castle. In this blog, you’ll find …

Temperatures are at an all-time high and that can only mean one thing: time to find somewhere to cool down! And what better place to do that than in the beauty of nature? Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and take a dip in the nicest natural water that the Utrecht area has to offer. Where do you …

Yes, it’s officially summer! That means that with a bit of luck we can swim outside. Of course you can take a splash in the outdoor pool to cool off. But there are a lot of beautiful places where you can swim in natural water in Utrecht. 

The Province of Utrecht has many beautiful estates, castles and monasteries located in or near beautiful nature reserves that are a must visit. Some of these historic buildings are fully furnished in the atmosphere of the past. Others have been converted into beautiful restaurants or hotels. The estates, castles and monastery were of royal, noble or ecclesiastical ownership. Even wealthy …

This week we are sharing a tour of the city center of Utrecht. Discover this part of Utrecht full of history. This tour is a classic, it shows you the highlights of the city center.

Welcome to the Mini Tours of Explore Utrecht! In the next six weeks, together with photographer Pierre Banrooi (Instagram), I  will take you along in a discovery tour in the city, through pictures and words. We are going to bring you to certain places, which we feel is worth exploring.

Discover the god chambers of Utrecht. The god’s chambers were founded by Catholics and Protestants for the poor people of the city. These small group houses often have a courtyard, which the residents can enjoy. We take you with us to discover these god’s chambers.

Sunday, March 8th doing something fun in Utrecht? Don’t worry, there’s plenty to do. From theatre performances throughout the city to a real truffle day (yes please?!) Or how about the fact that Sunday 8 March is International Women’s Day! Below we feature 3 fun to do’s. If you want more inspiration, take a look at the links at the …