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TRAVEL TRADE UTRECHT
Welcome to the heart of Holland
the heart of Holland
www.theheartofholland.com
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CNN:
‘If you want canals, Gothic architecture
and waxy cheeses without having to
dodge British stag parties regurgitating
Heineken onto your souvenir clogs,
Utrecht beats the old Amsterdam
hands-down.’
Lonely Planet:
‘Perhaps it’s the lure of Amsterdam that
makes people forget Utrecht. Whatever
the reason, this graceful city is bizarrely
under-visited. Its old town is encircled
by a medieval canal, and you can hop
on a boat tour to take in the city’s
bustling, vibrant wharves.’
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BBC:
‘One of the world’s most happy places
to live. A compact city filled with
delightful cafés and restaurants,
thousands of students and many artists
and musicians. Along the Oudegracht,
the central canal, cellar-level bars
and pubs line the towpath, which is a
charming place to watch the boats and
birds go by.’
Toerisme Utrecht, Domplein 9-10,
3512 JC Utrecht, The Netherlands
T +31 (0) 30 236 00 24, F +31 (0) 30 236 00 37,
[email protected],
www.theheartofholland.com
WELCOME TO UTRECHT
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travel trade
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FACTS AND FIGURES
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UTRECHT HIGHLIGHTS
Must-sees, Places of interest,
Activities, Museums
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SHOPPING
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FOOD AND DRINKS
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OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION
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EVENTS
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region/oPTIONS FOR EXCURSIONS
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Gouda
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Bunschoten-Spakenburg
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EXAMPLE PROGRAMMES
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ACCESSIBILITY
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INDEX
hotels, restaurants,
Museums, Attractions
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WELCOME TO
UTRECHT
The Heart of Holland
Utrecht is the beating heart of the Netherlands and
a lively university city with charming outdoor cafés,
trendy hotspots, friendly restaurants and numerous
cultural events.
Utrecht is a dynamic city and is the ideal size to
explore the centre by bike or on foot, yet expansive
enough to enjoy modern architecture, trendy shops and
interesting museums for days on end.
Utrecht features Roman churches, medieval wharves
and naturally the magnificent Gothic Dom, in addition
to design by Rietveld, royal trains and distinctive
musical clocks.
Utrecht is also perfect for business visits with scientific
and medical centres, in addition to the centrally located
Jaarbeurs to ensure this is the ultimate congress venue
in the Netherlands.
Utrecht has a tremendously rich culture with lively
events scheduled throughout the year, from light art,
film, pioneering dance or classical music.
If all of this is too much for one day, simply book your
accommodation in a stylish hotel or intimate B&B to
relax; Utrecht will have even more to offer tomorrow.
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TRAVEL TRADE
Support for group visits
If you are planning to spend some time in the
Netherlands with a group or individually, you simply
must include Utrecht in your programme. Toerisme
Utrecht supports tour operators, shipping companies
and bus companies without any charge and in a
professional manner.
OUR SERVICE
• Toerisme Utrecht provides tourist and current
information about the city.
• Toerisme Utrecht is happy to organise an introductory
visit to the city (including overnight accommodation,
excursions, etc.) in accordance with your requirements.
• Proposals and suggestions for exciting travel
packages and interesting information.
• Promotional texts.
• Toerisme Utrecht can introduce you to interesting
partners, hotels, attractions and museums.
Travel Trade contact
For more information and the current traffic situation
in Utrecht, contact the Travel Trade department at:
Sander Griffioen (accountmanager)
Telephone
+31 (0) 30 236 00 24
[email protected]
Internetwww.theheartofholland.com
FREE IMAGES WITHOUT COPYRIGHT
Toerisme Utrecht also provides visual material you can
obtain by simply requesting a link to our database via
[email protected]. The link provides
access to the Utrecht press agency media bank, a
database filled with photos that can be obtained from
us without any charge or copyrights. For the sake of
convenience, the photos have been subdivided into
categories. The databank is updated annually and
includes photos taken during the day, in the evening and
in every season.
FACTS AND FIGURES
A summary of the rich history
HISTORY
47
695
1122
1579
1713
Around 47 AD
695 AD
1122 until the 16th century
1579
1713
Around 47 AD, the
Romans constructed
the castellum (fortress),
or Trajectum, which heralded
the development of Utrecht,
at the current Dom Square.
Willibrord, a Roman
Catholic Archbishop and
missionary, redesigned
the former castellum as
a mission and converted
the Netherlands (from 695 AD).
Utrecht was granted a
charter from 1122.
Utrecht remained
the largest and
most important city
in the Netherlands until
In 1579, the Union
of Utrecht was
signed in the city
(the foundation for
Dutch Republic).
In 1713, the
Treaty of
Utrecht was
signed in the city.
the 16th century.
FAMOUS UTRECHT PEOPLE
1459 – 1523 Adriaan Floriszoon Boeyens (the only Dutch Pope ever, from 1522 until his death in
1523 in Rome)
1495 – 1562 Jan van Scorel (artist)
1558 – 1627 Olivier van Noort (Dutch explorer; the first Dutch person to sail around the world)
1888 – 1964 Gerrit Rietveld (Dutch architect, famous for the Rietveld Schröder House and the
Rietveld chair)
ICONS
• The Dom Tower, the highest church tower in the
Netherlands, 112 metres high with 465 steps.
• Medieval canals, wharves and wharf cellars,
nominated as UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Rietveld Schröder house, UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Miffy, Dick Bruna’s famous creation.
• Paushuize, a historic building in the city centre,
intended as the residence for the only Dutch Pope
ever: Adriaan Floriszoon Boeyens.
• Stelling van Utrecht, part of the New Dutch Water
Defence Line.
• Kasteel de Haar, the largest castle in the Netherlands.
1927 – TODAY
1934 – 2010
1964 – TODAY
1984 – TODAY
Dick Bruna (graphic designer, artist,
writer. Most famous creation: Miffy)
Anton Geesink (1964 Olympic judo
champion in Tokyo)
Marco van Basten (footballer of Ajax, AC Milan, the Dutch National team and others)
Wesley Sneijder (footballer of Ajax, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Galatasaray and the Dutch National team)
FACTS AND FIGURES
Residents
Circa 322,000
Students
Circa 70,000
Number of nationalities
168
Surface area 99 km²
Hotels50
Restaurants 350
Cafés 150
Universities & Colleges
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Museums13
Theatres/ Concert halls
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Wharves
4 km
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HIGHLIGHTS UTRECHT
Must-sees
CANALS AND WHARVES
Due to Utrecht’s continuous development into the trade centre of the Netherlands, a canal system was created in the
twelfth century AD. There is no other city
in the world with comparable wharves,
which were developed centuries ago to
provide access to storage cellars. Today,
many cellars have been transformed into
special restaurants and friendly outdoor
cafés have been created on the wharves.
DICK BRUNA HUIS
There is only one Utrecht
creation more famous than the
Rietveld chair: Miffy, the little
rabbit created by designer Dick
Bruna in 1955. The dick bruna
huis features an exhibition by
this designer.
www.centraalmuseum.nl
Rietveld Schröder House
This is the masterpiece of
Gerrit Rietveld, the designer
who built the house in 1924,
commissioned by the wilful
Truus Schröder. This was his
first complete dwelling and a
lavish experiment. The Rietveld
Schröder House is a UNESCO
World Heritage site and an icon
of the city of Utrecht.
www.visit-utrecht.com
DOM TOWER
With a height of 112 metres, the
Dom Tower is the highest church
tower in the Netherlands and can
be seen from far outside of the city.
It is the ultimate symbol of Utrecht,
with 465 steps and a well-deserved
magnificent view of the city once you
make it to the top. www.domtoren.nl
www.rietveldschroderhuis.nl
RAILWAY MUSEUM
The Railway Museum is filled
with adventure. Venture out
into an old mine or exciting
attraction, visit the Orient
Express or enjoy the lifesize trains and locomotives.
The Railway Museum is an
experience in itself.
TRAJECTUM LUMEN
Trajectum Lumen involves an
exploratory expedition through the
city in the dark, taking in artistically
illuminated locations and the
magnificent Utrecht city centre. After
sunset, a guide shows groups various
projects by renowned national and
international light artists.
www.spoorwegmuseum.nl
www.trajectumlumen.com
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HIGHLIGHTS UTRECHT
Places of interest
DOM CHURCH
This is a historic cathedral with a
rich history and a beautiful venue
for every visitor to Utrecht. The
church was once connected to the
tower, until a tornado disconnected
it. After that, the Dom Square was
a fact.
www.domkerk.nl
PANDHOF
The Pandhof, which dates from 13901400, is part of the Dom Church and
among the most magnificent courtyards in the Netherlands. This
monastery garden with medieval
period features and where ornamental
plants and herbs flower was renovated
in the 19th century. The Pandhof is just
one of the many courtyards in Utrecht.
STELLING VAN UTRECHT
The 19th-century Stelling
van Utrecht consists of 16
fortresses north, east and south
of the city and is part of the
New Dutch Water Defence Line,
which was to protect the larger
cities in the Netherlands from
hostile attacks from the east. In
the event of a threat of war, the
area from Muiden at the former
Zuyder Zee to the Biesbosch was
flooded. The largest fortress of
the line, Fort Rijnauwen, is open
for guided tours.
www.visit-utrecht.com
www.visit-utrecht.com
PAUSHUIZE
With its rich history, the Paushuize is
among the most special listed buildings
in Utrecht. It owes its name to the only
Dutch Pope ever, Adrianus VI, who had
the house built from 1517. With its
selection of magnificent period rooms
and beautifully decorated salons, this
is among the prettiest locations in the
Netherlands.
KASTEEL DE HAAR
Kasteel de Haar Utrecht is the
largest and most luxury castle in
the Netherlands and among the
international top of historic country
houses. Visitors to Kasteel de Haar
Utrecht can relive the heydays of
the castle, its residents and the
enormous wealth of the jet set at the
beginning of the 20th century.
www.paushuize.nl
www.kasteeldehaar.com
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HIGHLIGHTS UTRECHT
Activities
CANAL BOAT EXCURSION
The Rederij Schuttevaer
shipping company provides
interesting and enjoyable boat
excursions through the Utrecht
canals. During the excursion,
information is provided about
the hidden beauty of the city.
www.schuttevaer.com
DOM UNDER
DOM under is an exploratory
expedition taking in visible and
invisible traces from the past.
Young and old learn about the
history of the Netherlands,
Utrecht and the Dom Square in
particular, in a fun and interesting manner.
FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Utrecht has a huge number of
cultural events that take place
both inside and around the city,
from Open Monumentendag
(Open Monuments Day) to the
Dutch Film Festival. Various
events take place all year round
and Cultural Sundays are held
in addition; days on which
dance, theatre, music, films,
workshops and more are
provided throughout the city.
www.visit-utrecht.com
www.domunder.com
GUIDED CITY WALK
Explore the city from an entirely
different angle accompanied by a
Tourist Information Office guide;
the perfect way to learn about
Utrecht, from mystical courtyards
to the Dom Square and from
narrow alleyways to canals and
wharves.
UTRECHT FOR GROUPS
Utrecht voor Groepen (Utrecht
for Groups) can take care of
the organisation of a day trip
or longer, allowing Toerisme
Utrecht to serve clients even
better. The organisation
provides an inexhaustible
source of information for the
most interesting activities.
www.utrechtvoorgroepen.nl
www.utrechtvoorgroepen.nl
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HIGHLIGHTS UTRECHT
Museums
MUSEUM CATHARIJNECONVENT
The Catharijneconvent Museum
shows the history of Christianity
in the Netherlands over the
centuries. In addition, art from the
present and the past is on display.
MUSEUM SPEELKLOK
Museum Speelklok may be referred
to as the merriest museum in the
Netherlands, with a collection of
automatic playing and renovated
instruments on display.
www.catharijneconvent.com
www.museumspeelklok.nl
CENTRAAL MUSEUM
The Centraal Museum has a rich
and varied collection of old, modern
and applied art and fashion and city
history collections. They also have
the largest collection of Rietveld
designs in the world and a permanent
collection with works by Dick Bruna.
www.centraalmuseum.nl
MUSEUM FOR CONTEMPORARY
ABORIGINAL ART (AAMU)
The AAMU in Utrecht is the only
museum in Europe that has
contemporary Aboriginal visual
art from Australia on display. Like
the art inside, the museum is also
continuously changing. Every year,
there are two new exhibitions that
occupy the entire museum.
www.aamu.nl
UNIVERSITY MUSEUM
Have you ever seen a cone roll
upwards, or a piece of aluminium
float? This is possible in the University
Museum, the ultimate science museum
of the Central Netherlands. Here,
amazement and admiration go hand in
hand. www.museum.uu.nl
SONNENBORGH
Discover the secrets of the
Sonnenborgh observatory! Climb the
stairs of this 19th-century observatory
to watch the stars come out as the
night falls. www.sonnenborgh.nl
NEDERLANDS VOLKSBUURTMUSEUM
Over one thousand years of the
history of the most famous Utrecht
working-class area, Wijk C, is on
display in the Dutch museum of back
streets and popular neighbourhoods.
Sounds, history and experiences for
all ages. www.volksbuurtmuseum.nl
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SHOPPING
Shopping heart of the Netherlands
SHOPPING AROUND THE CANALS
Spend some wonderful shopping
time along the Oudegracht, with
its large department stores and
chain stores selling clothing,
shoes, skincare products and
much, much more. If you need a
rest, simply take a break on one
of the sunny outdoor cafés by the
water. This is the ultimate combination of characteristic Utrecht
and extensive shopping.
www.visit-utrecht.com
Utrecht city centre can be divided into eight shopping
areas, each with its own specific character and wonderful
shopping options everywhere! You will find well-known
chains, stylish shops and comfortable department stores
or that one special shop, specific gallery or specialist shop
here. In short, Utrecht is the very shopping heart of the
Netherlands.
Toerisme Utrecht
provides an overview
of all the shopping
areas upon request.
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SHOPPING MALL
Hoog Catharijne is the very best
shopping centre in the Netherlands
for endless indoor shopping, with
over 150 shops between the main
railway station and the Utrecht city
centre. This is a must for every
shopaholic! The complex has a
cinema, halls, offices and houses.
www.hoogcatharijne.nl
MARKETS
There are plenty of markets in Utrecht
and Utrecht market vendors offer their
products on various days at different
locations in the city of Utrecht. The
Saturday markets are by far the best and
most popular; the Janskerkhof is the
venue for a flower market and the Breedstraat is famous for the fabric market.
There is also fresh fish, fruit, and stamps,
second-hand goods and even cars
available. www.visit-utrecht.com
FOOD AND
DRINKS
Something for everyone
Utrecht has the very best city outdoor cafés in the
Netherlands and was recently proclaimed the ultimate
café city. There are wonderful options for meals, drinks
and entertainment in the various quarters, thanks to a
varied selection of restaurants, outdoor cafés and pubs.
Whether classical or modern, anything is available in
Utrecht, but you can naturally also opt for a drink at one
of the charming outdoor cafés. The Dom city is always
lively until the wee small hours. Visitors immediately
understand why in 2011 and 2012, Utrecht was proclaimed
one of the most hospitable cities in the Netherlands.
ENJOYING A MEAL ALONG THE CANALS
Everyone is sure to have a wonderful time
as they eat lunch or dinner along the
Oudegracht, where dishes from all
corners of the world are served while
boats sail by. From an Argentinean steak
to a Dutch pancake, dishes from all over
the world are served up beside the water
of Utrecht’s most beautiful and attractive
canal. www.visit-utrecht.com
Bier in Utrecht
Naturally beer is served in a university
city such as Utrecht, and the Utrecht
beer of De Leckere is available at many
locations. The brewery in Stadskasteel
Oudaen is unmatched and there are
the lovely beer cafés such as Olivier (in
a former conventicle) and Café België,
known for its huge selection.
www.visit-utrecht.com
WINE IN UTRECHT
Utrecht is also perfect for enjoying a
good glass of wine. Popular wine bars
are Lefebvre (Neude 2), Rubens Proeflokaal (Nieuwegracht 197) and VinVin
(Predikherenstraat 19). And then there is
Dom Tower wine: a delicious wine with
a Utrecht touch. www.visit-utrecht.com
UTRECHT COFFEE
It is a fact that Douwe Egberts is real
Utrecht coffee, but a delicious cup
of coffee is available everywhere in
Utrecht, such as at the coffee bars at
the Korte Jansstraat, Vinkenburgstraat, Vismarkt, Voorstraat, Vredenburg, Oudegracht and at the station.
www.visit-utrecht.com
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FOOD AND DRINKS
Restaurants for groups
RESTAURANT/ CAFÉ WINKEL
VAN SINKEL
The Winkel van Sinkel is located
in a singular historic building
and has a varied French/
International cuisine with fresh
dishes daily.
Utrecht also has plenty to offer for groups, with
restaurants at every square where groups can have an
extensive meal. And then there is the Oudegracht. In
short, there are plenty of options in Utrecht. Following
are some examples of special restaurants in Utrecht.
www.dewinkelvansinkel.nl
HET VECHTHUIS
Het Vechthuis has wonderful
options for groups, with plenty
of room for parties at a charming
and stylish location, for a tasty
lunch, meal or dinner buffet. It is
also a perfect location for parties
and congresses.
For forty years, Het Vechthuis family business has enthusiastically focused on ensuring an exploration of Utrecht and
its environs to be an unforgettable experience. Options are
endless; consider departing from Het Vechthuis for a wonderful cruise on the river Vecht and conclude it in one of the
rooms with a coffee table, dinner, buffet or BBQ!
OLIVIER BELGIAN BEER CAFÉ
Café Olivier is established in an ancient
conventicle, where guests can enjoy
a Belgian beer with their dinner in a
wonderful ambiance. In 2013, Olivier
was proclaimed the best café in the
Netherlands. www.cafe-olivier.be
PANCAKE RESTAURANT
In a historical wharf cellar is
an ultra-Dutch restaurant: the
Oude Muntkelder. Until 1911, a
stamp maker of Rijks Munt was
established on the spot where now
the very best pancakes are prepared.
Het Vechthuis has no fewer than nine rooms to choose from,
each with their very own atmosphere and capacity.
Naturally, every room at Het Vechthuis has amenities such
as a private entrance, separate wardrobe, private bathroom
and a charming bar.
www.deoudemuntkelder.nl
Het Vechthuis is easily accessible by car, coach, and public
transport and is located near
the Utrecht city centre. The
party and congress centre has a
spacious and free car park (250
parking spaces).
CITY CASTLE OUDAEN
The historic Stadskasteel
Oudaen city castle provides
high-quality catering, in
addition to a guided tour of the
brewery in the vaults of the
castle. Located in Utrecht city
centre, it is easily accessible.
www.vechthuis.nl
www.oudaen.nl
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See the index in the back of this manual for an overview of restaurants for groups.
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION
Tomorrow is another day
If you really intend to take the time to explore Utrecht,
simply stay overnight in the city. There are all kinds
of overnight accommodation in Utrecht, with hotels
in various price ranges, from budget to deluxe. Those
looking for a low-budget stay can consider a hostel in
the centre, or a friendly guesthouse, bed and breakfast,
or rent an apartment. Utrecht has various group
accommodations. Following is a selection of the options
for overnight accommodation in Utrecht. After all,
tomorrow is another day!
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Grand Hotel Karel V
Grand Hotel and Restaurant Karel V is an exceptional 5-star
hotel in the historic Utrecht city centre, where medieval
charm and modern luxury are combined. The magnificent
building complex with magnificent courtyards dates from
the 14th century and was reopened in 1999 after a drastic
renovation. Where the knights of the Teutonic Order were
once seated with Charles V and his sister Mary of Hungary
as important guests, these walls now hold:
• 121 special hotel rooms and suites,
• the gastronomic Grand Restaurant,
• the friendly Brasserie Goeie Louisa with authentic
regional dishes,
• the medieval Caves Caroli pub cellars,
• a wellness centre with indoor swimming pool,
• 13 historical and stylish rooms where a meeting,
congress, conference, product presentation, dinner,
wedding or family celebration is a guaranteed special
and prestigious experience,
• 10,000 m2 courtyard with a lovely outdoor café – the
best-kept secret of Utrecht.
The enthusiastic employees do their utmost to ensure an
unforgettable yet relaxing stay, with everything catered for.
Grand Hotel and Restaurant Karel V is centrally located
in the historical Utrecht city centre and within walking
distance of all of the places of interest and entertainment
venues with a view of the Dom, near the main railway
station, arterial roads and private parking facilities.
www.karelv.nl
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Carlton President
Located on the outskirts of the city of Utrecht is the
Carlton President; a stylish four-star hotel near the A2 in
the direction of Amsterdam. The hotel is a perfect starting
point for an exploratory expedition of the historic and
cultural attractions in the environs. Utrecht city centre is
accessible within 15 minutes.
Relax after a busy day in one of the 164 spacious rooms
with everything supplied for a lovely stay, such as airconditioning and free WiFi, a spacious bathroom with a
separate bath and shower.
In addition, the hotel has an attractive and multifunctional
Garden Brasserie where breakfast, lunch and dinner are
served. Guests can enjoy a delicious cappuccino, a freshly
drawn beer or a good glass of wine in the Lounge.
Guests avail of the Leisure Centre free of charge for some
relaxation or exercise, with a whirlpool, sauna, steam bath,
solarium, health club and relaxation room.
The hotel has over 200 parking places and free parking for
coaches.
www.carlton.nl/president
Postillion Hotel Utrecht Bunnik
In the summer of 2010, both the interior and exterior of
Postillion Hotel Utrecht Bunnik were drastically renovated.
The hotel has the highest status in the area of corporate
social responsibility; the golden Green Key certificate. All
84 hotel rooms have been adapted to meet environmentally
conscious guidelines, and this also applies to the extensive
restaurant and the eighteen multifunctional rooms for
meetings, gatherings or parties.
Postillion Hotel Utrecht Bunnik is centrally located at the
A12 and easily accessible by public transport: Utrecht city
centre can be reached within 15 minutes by car or bus.
Various attractions are nearby, such as Fort Rijnauwen
and Fort Vechten, and Postillion Hotel Utrecht Bunnik is
the perfect operating base for a bicycle ride or walking
tour on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug ridge. In short, this is a
multifunctional hotel which is perfect for a group visit by
coach.
www.postillionhotels.com
Van der Valk hotel de Bilt-Utrecht
Van der Valk Hotel De Bilt – Utrecht has been a popular
hotel for many visitors from home and abroad for many
years. Located just outside the city of Utrecht in a woody
area on the outskirts of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug ridge,
the hotel provides guests with an attractive and tranquil
location that is unequalled for a hotel of this calibre. It
has a spacious private car park that is also suitable for
coaches and is located near motorways which ensures good
accessibility.
Van der Valk Hotel De Bilt - Utrecht has 102 stylishly
decorated hotel rooms with a bath, shower, lavatory, radio,
TV, telephone, locker and Internet. The rooms on the ground
floor have a patio and the rooms on the first floor a balcony.
The restaurant has a large and very stylish à la carte
restaurant divided among various rooms, each with its very
distinctive atmosphere. The kitchen is perfectly equipped to
prepare dishes for groups and is open for lunch and dinner.
www.biltschehoek.com
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LOGIS HOTEL HET WAPEN VAN HARMELEN
Located at the old Rhine and just under ten kilometres
from Utrecht city centre, Logis Hotel Het Wapen van
Harmelen has splendid accommodation, parking facilities
for coaches and has every amenity required for a
wonderful stay.
Thanks to its central location (along the A12), the Wapen
van Harmelen is a perfect operating base for excursions
throughout the Netherlands. In addition, the hotel is near
the largest castle in the Netherlands: ‘the Haar’. During
the year, many activities are held at Kasteel de Haar
Utrecht, such as concerts, large fairs, children’s activities
and theatre. The Wapen van Harmelen is the perfect
operating base for this, and in addition has plenty of
experience with groups.
NH UTRECHT
The NH Utrecht is located at a quiet yet central location
in Utrecht, with the city centre just 5 minutes away on
foot. The magnificent Dom Tower, historic canals and
picturesque streets characterise medieval Utrecht.
Alternatively, consider one of the fantastic bicycle rides
from Harmelen. The ancient Utrecht and Woerden centres
are just ten kilometres from the village, and cheese farms,
polder roads and Kasteel de Haar Utrecht castle are
within easy reach by bike.
In addition to 276 hotel rooms, NH Utrecht has plenty
of meeting options, a health club and a solarium.
NH Utrecht is the proud owner of the Green Key certificate,
a confirmation of the effort for corporate social
responsibility.
The hotel has 42 rooms, most of which have a view over
the tranquil pastures, while others look out on the old
village church square. In the restaurant, breakfast, lunch
and dinner are served, and there is also a bar.
The hotel wishes to make every visitor’s stay as pleasant
as possible. NH Utrecht provides street maps of Utrecht
city centre, in addition to many other locations in the
Netherlands. They also make rental bicycles available
to visitors to explore the city. For attractive rates or
bookings, contact the booking department of NH Utrecht.
The hotel is centrally located in the Netherlands with
well-known tourist attractions easily accessible by car or
public transport. The main railway station is less than 5
minutes on foot from the hotel, and every typical Dutch
attraction is within reach by train, coach or car.
www.nh-hotels.com
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www.hotelharmelen.nl
PARK PLAZA UTRECHT
Park Plaza Utrecht is a comfortable
four-star hotel in the heart of Utrecht and
easily accessible for coaches. It has 120
modern rooms in addition to Restaurant
Plein 50, Plein 50 Bar & Brasserie, and a
health club.
www.parkplaza.com/utrecht
AMRÂTH HOTEL MAARSBERGEN
This is the perfect location for a group visit to
the Netherlands, less than an hour from the
German border and the cities of Rotterdam,
Utrecht, Delft and The Hague, the Keukenhof,
Volendam and Amsterdam. It is easily and
quickly accessible and the hotel has free
parking for coaches.
www.amrathhotels.com
HOTEL IBIS UTRECHT
A magnificent hotel near the Utrecht
arterial roads with 184 modern rooms, a
splendid restaurant and lively bar. There
are plenty of options to park the coach
and thus perfect for a visit to ‘The Heart of
Holland’.
www.ibishotel.com
HOTEL THEATER FIGI
Hotel Theatre Figi has an extensive
programme of cultural, culinary and overnight
accommodation options for groups. Located in
Zeist city centre, this hotel is easily accessible
and close to nearby attractions such as Slot
Zeist castle.
www.figi.com
The index includes an
overview of hotels, including
the number of rooms, in
Utrecht and its vicinity.
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EVENTS
CULTURAL SUNDAYS (12 January, 1/2 March, 24/25
May, 12/13 July, 7 September, 11/12 October)
Several times a year, Cultural Sundays holds cultural
programmes with a specific theme. Since the introduction
in 2002, the Cultural Sundays have developed into an
original and successful brand in collaboration with
Utrecht cultural institutions and organisations.
www.culturelezondagen.nl
HOLLAND ANIMATION FILM FESTIVAL (19 through 23
March 2014)
This is an international festival for animated cartoons in
Utrecht and a meeting place and source of inspiration for
animation professionals and new talents. The festival focuses
on the latest developments, features thematic programmes
and retrospectives, in addition to talk shows, master classes,
lectures and an educational programme. www.haff.nl
SPRING PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL (15 through
25 May 2014)
For ten days, Utrecht city centre will be the venue of
innovative and adventurous performances at international
level. Spring Performing Arts Festival is an amalgamation
of two renowned festivals: Springdance and Festival a/d
Werf, which will be held for the second time in 2014. The
festival provides a stage for artists who create work on the
boundary of theatre, dance, visual art and performance.
www.springutrecht.nl
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OPENING OF TIVOLIVREDENBURG (21 June 2014)
In recent years, people have worked hard to complete the
renovation of the former Vredenburg musical centre. In
2014, it will be renamed into ‘TivoliVredenburg’ and the
building will be reopened in a grand manner. The complex
will have five halls; the large hall of the former musical
centre will be retained. The opening of TivoliVredenburg
is also a reason for the ‘Utrecht International Music City’
musical year. www.vredenburg.nl
OPENING DOM UNDER (summer 2014)
DOM under will open its doors in the summer of 2014. This
initiative makes the rich yet hidden history of the Domplein
Square tangible and perceptible. The underground public
centre with fascinating remains and stories of 2000 years
of Dutch history will also be opened in the summer of 2014.
www.domunder.com
OPEN GARDEN DAY (28 June 2014)
During the Open Gardens Day Utrecht, about 40 private
gardens, museums and other institutions will open their
doors to the public, so people can visit gardens that are
closed during the rest of the year. Unravel the hidden
treasures that can be found in concealed courtyards, behind
high walls or on the other side of the fence.
www.opentuinendagutrecht.nl
GAUDEAMUS MUZIEKWEEK (31 August through 8
September 2014)
The Gaudeamus Muziekweek is an international meeting
place for young composers from all over the world, an
important component of which is the presentation of the
Gaudeamus Award, an incentive prize for composers under
30. This is held in Utrecht every year.
LE GUESS WHO? (27 through 30 November 2014)
The organisation of this magnificent event, which takes
place every year in Utrecht city centre, ensures pioneering
pop music. Mainly new national and international artists
are presented to the public on various stages. Le Guess
Who? is an exploratory expedition in a breeding ground of
amazingly high-quality and mostly unknown artists.
www.muziekweek.nl
www.leguesswho.nl
EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL (September 2014)
This international musical festival of ten days features over
120 concerts and other activities in Utrecht city centre,
in addition to 60 free fringe concerts, workshops and
master classes for young talents from all over the world.
The Organisatie Oude Muziek focuses on keeping alive the
adventure of old music; an adventure that started out with
questions such as: what does the composer mean? What
does a score do? What does my instrument require? All of
these are questions that still need to be asked.
www.oudemuziek.nl
LEGO WORLD (October 2014)
During LEGO WORLD, the largest LEGO spectacle in
the world, LEGO composition contests, life-size LEGO
structures; in short, a world of millions of LEGO blocks will
be on display in Jaarbeurs Utrecht. www.legoworld.nl
GRAND DÉPART 2015
(July 2015)
In 2015, the Tour de
France will start in
Utrecht and after five
years the largest annual
sports event of them
all will return to the
Netherlands. The Grand
Départ is a cycling party that perfectly suits the bicycle city
of Utrecht. This is the perfect opportunity for residents and
visitors to experience the Tour de France from up close.
Utrecht will host the event for two days; on day 1, a time
trial will take place through the city and on day 2, a
neutralised route is scheduled through the very heart of
Utrecht. The cyclists will also pass under the symbol of the
city: the Dom Tower. www.tourdefranceutrecht.com
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RegioN
Holland within the hour
Utrecht is the ultimate city from which you can explore
the Netherlands, with everything that’s typically Dutch
within an hour’s drive: clogs, cheese, fish, flowers, castles
and mills. Another advantage is that fact that, as regards
prices for overnight accommodation, Utrecht is far less
expensive than Amsterdam, for instance.
The central location, compact city centre with an intimate
and historic backdrop and a varied selection of events
ensure that Utrecht is the perfect operating base from
which to explore the Netherlands.
The cheese city of Gouda, the fishing village of
Bunschoten-Spakenburg, the silver city of Schoonhoven
and the mills of Kinderdijk are all within an hour’s drive
from Utrecht. In addition, there are less well-known
destinations, such as the surprising Vreeswijk or the
magnificent Gooi en Vechtstreek, which are perfect for
a visit.
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OPTIONS FOR EXCURSIONS
Holland within the hour
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Gouda
Gouda is among the most characteristic old Dutch cities
and a real ‘Dutch classic’, famous for its cheese, treacle
waffle biscuits, candles, pipes and pottery. Historic Gouda is
certainly worth checking out! Everything worth seeing in
the city centre is within walking distance: the fairytalelike freestanding Gothic city hall from 1450 on the market
square, the various museums and the Sint-Jans church with
its singular Goudse Glazen (stained glass windows). Walk
through the friendly streets and along the canals and you
can easily imagine yourself in the Middle Ages, the period in
which the famous humanist Erasmus lived and worked in
Gouda.
‘Gouda is such a magnificent city’, tourists keep telling us.
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Check out
www.welcometogouda.com
for all the information.
PLACES OF INTEREST
• The city hall from 1450
• The Sint-Jans church with 72
beautiful stained glass windows
from the 16th century
• Museum Gouda with an extensive art collection and city scalemodel of Gouda from 1562. From
1 July 2014 through 5 October
2014, the museum features a
special exhibition, ‘Rembrandt
in black and white’, with 100
etchings by the ultimate master.
• Goudse Waag l Cheese and
handicraft museum
• Cruise with Reederij de IJsel
• City walk with the Goudse
Gidsen Gilde
• Resistance Museum
• Workshop treacle waffle biscuit
baking at the Van den Berg
bakery and lunchroom
• Guided tour of the Punselie
biscuit factory
• and much more!
EVENTS
• Gouda cheese market: every
Thursday morning from 3 April
through 28 August 2014**
• Gouda ceramic days: Ascension
Day and the day after
• Gouda by candlelight: Friday 12
December 2014
ACCESSIBILITY
Gouda is centrally located in the Randstad, directly by the
motorway and a mere 35 km from Utrecht, so why not
combine Gouda with Utrecht! Gouda is also located near
the cities of Rotterdam, The Hague and Leiden.
Gouda is very well suited for coach tours, with special
coach parking spaces at the Klein Amerika and Schouwburgplein car parks. The Gouda Tourist Information Office can
provide information and advice about access and the best
place for guests with mobility problems to get off as close
to their destination as possible. Extra services include:
• a cup of coffee for the bus driver
• an exit card for the bus
Contact with the Gouda Tourist Information Office is
required for this additional service. Go to
www.welcometogouda.com for more information for
tour operators.
TRAVEL TRADE SERVICES
VVV Gouda is happy to help compile packages and
provides the following information:
• photo material and texts for your guides and websites;
• complete overview of restaurants with their facilities
and capacity for groups;
• information about hotels: BEST WESTERN PLUS City
Hotel Gouda, Campanile Hotel Gouda, Hotel
De Keizerskroon, Hotel De Utrechtsche Dom and a large
number of bed & breakfasts.
Tourist Information Office Gouda visiting address
Postal address
Telephone number
Email Website ** On Thursday the 29th of May and Friday the 30th of May the ceramic days take place.
Due to that event there will be no cheese market on Ascension Day (the 29th of May).
Goudse Waag l Kaas- en
Ambachtenmuseum,
Markt 35, 2801 JKGouda
VVV Gouda, Spieringstraat2-2a, 2801 ZM Gouda
+31 (0)182-589110
[email protected]
www.welcometogouda.com
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Bunschoten-Spakenburg
Bunschoten-Spakenburg is a beautiful village with
wonderful authentic features, hospitable people and
modern shops and catering establishments. There is still
plenty of attention for history and culture, but one cannot
put back the clock. Plenty of activities and wonderful events
are held in this village, in addition to women in traditional
costume and ‘old men’ telling their stories in Spakenburg
dialect on a bench at the harbour. In short, this is the best
of both worlds!
Bunschoten has an agrarian origin, which is evident from
the many farms and rural character. Spakenburg was a
real fishing village located at the Zuyder Zee, later the
IJsselmeer. And this can also be seen in and around the
harbours with many fishing boats and other beautiful
ships. The centre of Spakenburg is located around the old
museum harbour with an active wharf. The lovely shops,
the Saturday market, the historical buildings, the museums
and friendly cafés and restaurants with their outdoor cafés
ensure a wonderful time in an authentic village. Everyone
is welcome in Bunschoten-Spakenburg!
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Check out
www.vvvbunschoten-spakenburg.nl
for the full agenda.
PACKAGES
Bunschoten-Spakenburg is a wonderful destination for a
visit at any time of the year, with plenty of culture, places
to eat or have a drink and lovely shops, in addition to some
really nice packages. The Tourist Information Office is
happy to assist in making a selection or compiling a
custom package. Options include:
A sailing package on an authentic
fishing boat: (with or without a
BBQ) A wonderful and nostalgic
experience for teams, family or
friends, and with or without a
competitive element. The captain
instructs the crew to lift the
centreboard or to help raise the sails, but the crew is also
allowed to enjoy sailing the magnificent Eemmeer.
Cruises: Cruises of the Eemmeer on the ‘De Zuidwal’ twomaster are scheduled every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
and Saturday. After thirty minutes of sailing, participants
can enjoy a snack before returning to Spakenburg harbour.
Traditional costume presentation: with coffee and
Spakenburg cake or high tea. A Spakenburg woman explains
the ‘daily outfit’ of about 200 other women in the village,
which includes ‘kraplappen’ (shoulder strap), ‘pluummutsen’
(hats), ‘sjulken’ (aprons) and ‘zevenwekenfries’.
Guided walk around the village: A Spakenburg Tourist
Information guide tell visitors about the village, its inhabitants and historic buildings, as well as the history of
fishing and fishing boats.
Museum Spakenburg and Klederdracht- & Visserijmuseum (Traditional Costume and
Fishing Museum): Spakenburg has
two museums about life in Spakenburg in the past and today. Assisted
by modern (audio) visual means,
employees talk about the museum
and create a wonderful image of the
village, its residents and habits.
Demonstration in the former fish auction: The old and
authentic fish auction features many attributes that were
used in fishing on the former Zuyder Zee and the fish trade.
During the fish auction, the auctioneer shows visitors how
fish was traded.
EVENTS
Zuidwal competitions: On the
Friday and Saturday following
Ascension Thursday, dozens of
authentic wooden ships enter into
combat during a splendid sailing
spectacle on the Eemmeer.
Bunschoter Boeren- en Beestenboel: On one of the last
Saturdays of May, everyone can experience farm life during
this unusual market with traditional dishes, products and
old trades in the Dorpsstraat van Bunschoten.
Spakenburg Days: According to tradition, the last two
Wednesdays of July and the first two of August are
reserved for ‘the Spakenburg days’; spend hours browsing
all of the goods displayed by merchants and enjoy
Spakenburg delicacies, a fishing boat trip, traditional
costume presentations and music.
Eel smoking contest: On the fourth Wednesday in August,
eel is smoked according to traditional methods in the centre
of Spakenburg, so be sure to sample some after shopping or
when taking a break at one of the many outdoor cafés.
Fishery days: Spakenburg pleasantly ‘goes back in time’
every first Saturday of September during the Visserijdagen
(fishery days), when fishing boats moor in the harbour
with their sails hoisted and with various trades and
traditional costume on display.
ACCESSIBILITY
Bunschoten-Spakenburg is centrally located in the
Netherlands 10 kilometres from Amersfoort and 20
kilometres from Utrecht. The village is 5 kilometres from
the A1 and thus easily accessible. In addition, it has
plenty of (free) parking, for coaches also. The car parks of
the IJsselmeervogels and Spakenburg football clubs are
located 100 metres from the centre of Spakenburg.
Telephone
+31 (0) 33-2982156
[email protected]
Websitewww.vvvbunschoten-spakenburg.nl
FacebookVVVBunschotenSpakenburg
Twitter@VVVSpakenburg
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EXAMPLE PROGRAMMES
Voorbeeld 1
Typisch Utrecht
Day 1
10:30 am: Arrival
Arrival by coach in Utrecht.
11:00 - 12:00 am: Climb of the Dom Tower
The Dom Tower is the middle point of the historic city of
Utrecht. With 465 steps and a height of 112 metres, this is
the highest church tower in the Netherlands.
12:15 - 1:30 pm: Lunch
A delicious lunch at Stadskasteel Oudaen.
1:45 – 3:15 pm: CentrAal Museum
The Centraal Museum has the largest
collection of Rietveld designs in the
world and a permanent exhibition of
work by Dick Bruna.
3:30 – 4:30 pm: Canal Cruise
This cruise takes place on an
electrically driven water bus; the only
one in Utrecht that can also sail the
Nieuwegracht.
4:45 – 6:00 pm: Drinks
A nice drink at one of the outdoor cafés or wharf cellars
the water bus passes. Utrecht has wonderful pubs and
outdoor cafés to spend some time.
6:15 – 9:00 pm: Dinner
A 3-course dinner at Het Vechthuis; the first-class location
for large groups with a delightful ambiance.
10:00 pm: Overnight accommodation
Lay your head down in one of the many Utrecht hotels.
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Day 2
11:15 am – 12:45 pm: City walk
The city walk takes in all of the
Utrecht hotspots: The Dom, canals,
wharves, churches and mysterious
alleyways. A guide completes your
experience.
1:00 – 2:00 pm: Lunch
In restaurant de Oude Muntkelder beside the water of the
Oudegracht, a delicious pancake is prepared.
2:15 – 4:15 pm: Spoorwegmuseum
(Railway Museum)
The 19th-century station at the Maliebaan
has been restored to its old glory. The
Railway Museum emits the atmosphere
of a station from 1874; the 19th century
is brought to life with a richly painted
vestibule with chandeliers, a 1st and 2ndclass waiting room, a stylish dining room
and lavatories in a 19th-century style.
4:30 – 6:00 pm: Shop all you
want
Utrecht has a huge variety of shops
at different locations in the city;
there are shops near the water,
indoor shops and authentic markets.
6:00 – 8:00 pm: Dinner
A three-course meal is prepared
at the Belgian Beer Café Olivier,
housed in an ancient conventicle,
combined with special drinks of
the house.
Continuing day 2
8:30 – 10:00 pm: Trajectum Lumen
(optional)
Enthusiasts can also do a Trajectum
Lumen walk as a wonderful
conclusion of the tour of Utrecht.
Trajectum Lumen is an exploratory
expedition in the dark, taking in
artistically illuminated locations in
the special Utrecht city centre.
1:00 – 3:00 pm: Visit to the
Kinderdijk windmills
UNESCO considers the extensive
polder area with its dykes,
outlets, windmills and pumpingstations as a proof of human
ingenuity when reclaiming and
protecting the land.
3:00 – 3:30 pm: Kinderdijk - Gouda
To the ‘cheese city’ of Gouda by coach..
4:15 – 8:00 pm: Visit to the
‘cheese city’ of Gouda
Gouda is among the most
characteristic old Dutch cities
and a real ‘Holland Classic’ that
was granted a charter as early as
1272. Gouda is world-famous for
its cheese, treacle waffle biscuits,
candles, pipes and pottery.
Participants will also dine in this
magnificent medieval city.
Example 2:
The Heart of Holland
Always combined with a day in Utrecht.
Day 2
8:30 – 9:00 am: Utrecht – Schoonhoven
To ‘The silver city of Schoonhoven’ by coach.
9:00 am – 12:30 pm: Visit to
Schoonhoven
Schoonhoven is known as the silver
city of the Netherlands, where
famous silversmiths lived as early
as the 17th century. A silver school
is located in Schoonhoven until
today.
8:00 – 8:30 pm: Gouda - Utrecht
Return to Utrecht by coach.
9:00 pm:
Arrival at the hotel.
12:30 – 1:00 pm: Schoonhoven - Kinderdijk
A coach takes the group to the magnificent polder
landscape in the direction of Kinderdijk.
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Example 3:
Holland within the hour
Always in combination with a day in Utrecht.
Day 2
9:00 – 10:00 am: Climb of the Dom Tower
The Dom Tower is the middle point of the historic city of
Utrecht. With 465 steps and a height of 112 metres, this is
the highest church tower in the Netherlands.
10:15 – 11:15 am: Cruise of the canals
This cruise takes place on an
electrically driven water bus; the only
one in Utrecht that can also sail the
Nieuwegracht.
11:30 – 12:00 am: Utrecht – Gouda
To the ‘cheese city’ of Gouda by coach.
12:00 – 1:30 pm: Visit to the ‘cheese city’ of Gouda
Gouda is among the most characteristic old Dutch cities
and a real ‘Holland Classic’ that was granted a charter as
early as 1272. Gouda is world-famous for its cheese, treacle
waffle biscuits, candles, pipes and pottery. Participants
will also dine in this magnificent medieval city.
1:30 – 2:00 pm: Gouda – Kasteel de Haar Utrecht
A visit to the largest castle in the Netherlands, Kasteel de
Haar Utrecht.
2:15 – 3:30 pm: Kasteel de Haar Utrecht
This fairytale-like castle is hidden behind trees in a magnificent area with beautiful gardens and is a real must-see!
3:30 – 4:15 pm: Kasteel de Haar Utrecht –
Bunschoten-Spakenburg
To Bunschoten-Spakenburg by coach.
4:15 – 6:00 pm: Bunschoten-Spakenburg
The ancient traditional costume is characteristic for the
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consolidated villages of Bunschoten and Spakenburg.
Despite the fact that it is worn increasingly sporadically,
about 250 women still wear it regularly. Spakenburg is
also famous for its historic harbour used for fishing.
6:00 – 6:45 pm: Bunschoten–Spakenburg – Utrecht
To Utrecht by coach.
7:00 – 9:00 pm: Het Vechthuis
At Het Vechthuis, two superb days in
‘The Heart of Holland’ are concluded
with an evening filled with experiences
and culinary tours de force.
MANDERS REIZEN
When it comes to group transport
and excursions in ‘The Heart of
Holland’, Manders Reizen is the
ultimate partner for incoming
tourism. Due to its extensive
experience in group transport, events and trips, Manders
Reizen has been approached by Toerisme Utrecht to realise
a collaboration. The organisation is happy to function as
an executive partner for creative group travels or as an
architect of a fully organised congress, conference or
incentive. As part of Pouw Vervoer, a renowned coach
operator from the Central Netherlands, Manders Reizen is
the reliable partner in and around Utrecht.
The organisation prefers making use of local knowledge
about Utrecht and its environs to provide clients with an
unforgettable excursion. In consultation with the client,
Manders is happy to compile a varied programme that
suits the target group.
‘Customised work is the basic starting point’.
Manders Reizen is happy to provide more information
about excursions and collaborations, and to discuss
options. www.mandersreizen.nl
ACCESSIBILITY
Central in the Netherlands
Utrecht is centrally located in the Netherlands and thus
easily accessible by coach from any direction, ensuring
this city is the perfect operating base for a visit to every
Dutch place of interest.
Public transport
Utrecht has a modern and efficient public transport
network, with the main railway station functioning as a
national junction. Trains arrive and depart almost every
minute to every corner of the country. Utrecht is also a
European junction and various international connections
run via Utrecht. From Brussels, you can be in Utrecht in
two hours, and from Cologne within 2.5 hours. For more
information, go to www.nshighspeed.nl and www.ns.nl.
The area around the main railway station is currently
under construction in order to improve the connection
between the station and the old city centre. Other
infrastructure users will experience little inconvenience as
a result of these activities.
By coach
Utrecht is located near all of the main tourist magnets in
the Netherlands. Amsterdam is at a mere thirty minutes’
drive, the windmills of Kinderdijk (UNESCO World
Heritage site) an hour away and the cheese city of Gouda
45 minutes away. In short, Utrecht is the perfect operating
base when visiting the Netherlands. Surrounded by three
main arterial roads, the A2, A12 and A27, Utrecht is the
ultimate junction in the Netherlands.
The Travel Trade department of Tourisme Utrecht is happy
to provide up-to-date information concerning car parks for
coaches and facilities for coach drivers.
Across the water
Utrecht is also easily accessible by water.
The Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal channel is the transit route
with various options for mooring:
- Km 37.515 - 37.650: East bank (length 135 m)
- Km 37.650 - 37.785: East bank (length 135 m)
- Km 37.785 - 38.280: East bank (length 500 m)
- Km 38.540 - 39.490: East bank (length 950 m)
- Km 39.490 - 39.625: East bank (length 135 m)
By plane
There is a direct connection between Schiphol airport and
Utrecht, and it will take a group 30 minutes to come from
Schiphol airport to the heart of the Netherlands: Utrecht.
By bike or on foot
Utrecht is large enough to spend several days and small
enough to explore on foot. Cycling is by far the easiest way
to leave the canals of the city behind. The city has various
locations where bicycles can be hired, many hotels and the
Tourist Information Centre have bicycles for hire.
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INDEX
Hotels
hotel
contact
WEBSITE
Rooms Locationbusparking
Grand Hotel Karel V *****
Geertebolwerk 1, 3511 XA Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2347832,
[email protected]
Woudenbergseweg 44, 3953 MH Maarsbergen
T + 31 (0)343-475525,
[email protected]
Vredenburg 14, 3511 BA Utrecht
T + 31 (0)30-2331232,
[email protected]
Arnhemse Bovenweg 31, 3708 AA Zeist
T +31 (0)30-6926666,
[email protected]
Floraweg 25, 3542 DX Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2414182,
[email protected]
Korte Nieuwstraat 14, 3512 NM Utrecht
T + 31 (0)30- 2330030,
[email protected]
Buizerdlaan 10, 3435 SB Nieuwegein
T: + 31 (0)30-6084117,
[email protected]
Ariënslaan 1, 3573 PT Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2715824,
[email protected]
Woudenbergseweg 52, 3707 HX Zeist
T +31 (0)343-491245,
[email protected]
Het Rond 2 , 3701 HS Zeist
T. + 31 (0)30-6927400,
[email protected]
Maliestraat 2, 3581 SL Utrecht
T. + 31 (0)30-2316424,
[email protected]
Jaarbeursplein 24, 3521 AR Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2977977,
[email protected]
www.karelV.nl 121
Centre
No
www.amrathhotels.com 80
Region
Yes
www.apollohotelsresorts.com 90 Centre
No
www.bilderberg.nl 30
Region
Yes
www.carlton.nl/president 164
City
Yes
www.courthotel.nl 30
Centre
No
www.mercure.com 81
Region
Yes
www.mitland.nl 141
City
Yes
www.oudlondon.nl 88
Region
Yes
www.figi.com
97
RegionNo
www.maliehotel.nl 45
City
No
www.nh-hotels.com 276
Centre
No; the group
can get off by
the door
Amrâth Hotel
Maarsbergen ****
Apollo Hotel Utrecht
City Centre ****
Bilderberg Kasteel
‘t Kerckebosch ****
Carlton President ****
Court Hotel City Centre
Utrecht ****
Mercure Hotel
Utrecht-Nieuwegein ****
Hotel Mitland Utrecht ****
Hotel Restaurant
Oud London ****
Hotel Theater Figi ****
Malie Hotel Utrecht –
Hampshire Classic ****
NH Utrecht ****
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hotel
contact
Park Plaza Utrecht ****
Westplein 50, 3531 BL Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2925160,
[email protected]
De Holte Bilt 1, 3732 HM De Bilt
T +31(0)30-2205811,
[email protected]
Dorpsstraat 14, 3481 EK Harmelen
T +31 (0)348-441203,
[email protected]
Van Deventerlaan 10, 3528 AE Utrecht
T + 31 (0)30-8201060,
[email protected]
Utrechtsestraat 44, 3401 CP IJsselstein
T + 31 (0)30- 6883114,
[email protected]
Bizetlaan 1, 3533 KC Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2910366,
[email protected]
Oudegracht 25, 3511 AB Utrecht
T + 31 (0)30-2304888,
[email protected]
Janskerkhof 10, 3512 BL Utrecht
T + 31 (0)30-2313169,
[email protected]
Kosterijland 8, 3981 AJ Bunnik
T + 31 (0)30-6569222,
[email protected]
Van der Valk Hotel
De Bilt - Utrecht ****
Logis Hotel Het Wapen
van Harmelen ***
Holiday Inn Express
Utrecht - Papendorp ***
Hotel Epping ***
Hotel Ibis Utrecht***
Mary K Hotel ***
NH Centre Utrecht ***
Postillion Hotel
Utrecht Bunnik ***
WEBSITE
Rooms Locationbusparking
www.parkplaza.com/utrecht 120
Centre
No; the group
can get off by
the door
www.biltschehoek.com 102
Region
Yes
www.hotelharmelen.nl 42
Region
Yes
www.ihg.com 118
City
Yes
www.hotelepping.com 31
Region
No
www.ibishotel.com 84
City
www.marykhotel.com 9
Centre
Yes, after
examination
of
No
www.nh-hotels.com 47
Centre
No
www.postillionhotels.com 88
Region
Yes
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Restaurants
Restaurant
Contact
website
CapacitySpeciality
for
groups
Bar Restaurant
Aperitivo
Brasserie Bresson
Vinkenburgstraat 20, 3512 AB Utrecht
+31 (0)30-2331989, [email protected]
Oudegracht 214, 3511 NS Utrecht
+31 (0)30-2322623, [email protected]
Janskerkhof 9, 3512 BK Utrecht
+31 (0)30-2343406, [email protected]
Oudegracht a/d Werf 114-122, 3511 AW Utrecht
+31 (0)30-2321999, [email protected]
Korte Nieuwstraat 14, 3512 NM Utrecht
+31 (0)30-2330030, [email protected]
Oudekerkhof 29, 3512 GJ Utrecht
+31 (0)30-2315040, [email protected]
Janskerkhof 10, 3512 BL Utrecht
+31 (0)30-2322344, [email protected]
Achter Clarenburg 6a, 3511 JJ Utrecht
+31 (0)30-2367876, [email protected]
Oude Gracht a/d Werf 112, 3511 AW Utrecht
+31 (0)30-2316773, [email protected]
Ganzenmarkt 16a, 3512 GD Utrecht
+31 (0)30-2334535, [email protected]
Weg naar Rhijnauwen 13-15, 3584 AD Utrecht
+31 (0)30-2511215, [email protected]
Korte Jansstraat 23, 3512 GM Utrecht
+31 (0)30-2333633, [email protected]
Jagerskade 13, 3552 TL Utrecht
+31 (0)30-2613543, [email protected]
Oudegracht 63 a/d werf, 3511 AL Utrecht
+31 (0)30-2316940, [email protected]
Hoek Jansdam & Keistraat 2, 3512 HV Utrecht
+31 (0)30-2313368, [email protected]
Oudegracht 99, 3511 AE Utrecht
+31 (0)30-2311864, [email protected]
Oudegracht 158, 3511 AZ Utrecht
+31 (0)30-2303030, [email protected]
www.aperitivo-utrecht.nl 45 max.
International
www.brasseriebresson.nl 80 max.
French, Brasserie
Broers StadscaféRestaurant
Den Draeck
De Rechtbank
Havana
Luden
Belgisch Bier
Café Olivier
De Oude Muntkelder
Stan & Co
’t Oude Tolhuys
Zussen
Het Vechthuis
Balkan Grill Boro
Polman’s Huis
Stadskasteel Oudaen
Winkel van Sinkel
www.broers.eu 200 max.
www.den-draeck.nl 80 max.
www.de-rechtbank.nl 80 max.
International, deluxe
www.havanautrecht.nl 100 max.
Spanish, Mediterranean,
tapas
www.ludenutrecht.nl 45 max.
French
www.cafe-olivier.be 30 max.
Belgian
www.deoudemuntkelder.nl 100 max.
Pancakes
www.stanenco.nl
International
40 max.
www.hetoudetolhuys.nl 20 min. www.zussen.com 80 max.
French, Spanish and
very hearty
International
www.vechthuis.nl International
500 max. www.boro.nl
100 max. Balkan, Romanian and
Hungarian
www.polmanshuis.nl 120 max. International,French and vegetarian
www.oudaen.nl 200 max.
French, Grand Café
www.dewinkelvansinkel.nl 120 max. the heart of Holland
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International
and very hearty
BBQ and Grill
International
Museums/Attractions
Museum
Location
ContactWEBSITE
Rietveld Schröder House
Prins Hendriklaan 50, 3583 EP Utrecht
Museum
CatharijneConvent
Centraal Museum
Lange Nieuwstraat 38, 3512 PH Utrecht
dick bruna huis
Agnietenstraat 2, 3512 XB Utrecht
Museum Speelklok
Steenweg 6, 3511 KC Utrecht
Railway Museum
Maliebaanstation, 3581 XW Utrecht
via Centraal Museum, +31 (0)30-2362393,
[email protected] +31 (0)30-2313835,
[email protected]
via Centraal Museum, +31 (0)30-2362393,
[email protected] via Centraal Museum, +31 (0)30-2362393, [email protected]
+31 (0)30-2312789, [email protected] +31 (0)30-2306283,
[email protected]
+31 (0)30-2380100,
[email protected]
+31 (0)30-2538028,
[email protected]
+31 (0)30-8201420,
[email protected]
+31 (0)30-2866611,
[email protected]
T +31 (0)30-2318292,
[email protected]
Nicolaaskerkhof 10, 3512 XC Utrecht
Museum for Contemporary Oudegracht 176, 3511 NP Utrecht
Aboriginal Art (AAMU)
University Museum
Lange Nieuwstraat 106, 3512 PN Utrecht
www.rietveldschroderhuis.nl
www.catharijneconvent.com
www.centraalmuseum.nl
www.centraalmuseum.nl
www.museumspeelklok.nl
www.spoorwegmuseum.nl
www.aamu.nl
www.museum.uu.nl
Sonnenborgh observatory
Zonnenburg 2, 3512 NL Utrecht
Het Utrechts Archief
Hamburgerstraat 28, 3512 NS Utrecht
National Working-Class
Museum
Waterstraat 27 - 29, 3511 BW Utrecht
Attractions
Location
ContactWEBSITE
Dom Tower
Domtoren, Domplein 21,
3512 JE Utrecht
Domkerk, Achter de Dom 1,
3512 JN Utrecht
Toerisme Utrecht, Domplein 9,
3512 JC Utrecht
Domkerk, Achter de Dom 1,
3512 JN Utrecht
Rederij Schuttevaer, Weerdsingel O.Z. 4,
3514 AA Utrecht
Toerisme Utrecht, Domplein 9,
3512 JC Utrecht
Toerisme Utrecht, Domplein 9,
3512 JC Utrecht
Paushuize, Kromme Nieuwegracht 49,
3512 HE Utrecht
Fort Rijnauwen, Vossegatsedijk 3,
3981 HS Bunnik
Kasteel de Haar, Kasteellaan 1,
3455 RR Haarzuilens
+31 (0)30-2360010,
[email protected]
+31 (0)30-6778515,
[email protected]
+31 (0)30-2360010,
[email protected]
+31 (0)30-6778515,
[email protected]
+31 (0)30-2720111,
[email protected]
+31 (0)30-2360010,
[email protected]
+31 (0)30-2360020,
[email protected]
+31 (0)30-236-0020,
[email protected]
+31 (0)30-2360020,
[email protected]
+31 (0)30-6778515,
[email protected]
Dom Church
DOM Under
Pandhof
Canal boat excursions
City walks
Trajectum Lumen
Paushuize
Fort Rijnauwen
Kasteel de Haar Utrecht
www.sonnenborgh.nl
www.hetutrechtsarchief.nl
www.volksbuurtmuseum.nl
www.domtoren.nl
www.domkerk.nl
www.domunder.com
www.domkerk.nl
www.schuttevaer.com
www.utrechtvoorgroepen.nl
www.trajectumlumen.com
www.paushuize.nl
www.utrechtvoorgroepen.nl
www.kasteeldehaar.com
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Toerisme Utrecht, Domplein 9-10
3512 JC Utrecht, The Netherlands
T +31 (0) 30 236 00 24, F +31 (0) 30 236 00 37
[email protected]
www.theheartofholland.com
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