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Utrecht travel trade
The heart of
Holland
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“ One of the world’s most happiest
places to live. A compact city filled
with delightful cafes 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.”
BBC
“Utrecht in top 10 ‘Unsung’ places of the
world: “Perhaps it’s the lure of Amsterdam
that leads people to forget Utrecht. Whatever
the reason, this graceful city is bizarrely
under-visisted. Its old town is encircled by
a medieval canal and you can hop on a
boat tour to visit the city’s bustling, vibrant
wharves.”
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L o n e ly P la n e
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“If you want canals,
gothic architecture and
waxy cheeses without
having to dodge British
bachelor parties yakking
regurgitated Heineken
onto your souvenir clogs,
Utrecht beats the old
Amsterdam hands-down.”
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WELcome IN UTRECHT
TRAVEL TRADE
Facts and figures
UTRECHT HIGHLIGHTS
events 2016
MONDRIAAN TO DUTCH DESIGN
shopping
FOOD AND DRINKS
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION
REGIOn
OPTIONS FOR EXCURSIONS
UTRECHTSE HEUVELRUG
Gouda
SCHOONHOVEN
woerden
BUNSCHOTEN-SPAKENBURG
heritage
SAMPLE ITINERARIES
ACCESSIBILITY
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WELCOME
TO UTRECHT
TRAVEL TRADE
The heart of Holland
If you are planning to spend some time in
the Netherlands with a group or individually,
you simply must include Utrecht in your
programme. Tourism Utrecht supports tour
operators, shipping companies and bus
companies without any charge and in a
professional manner.
Utrecht is the beating heart of the Netherlands.
A true university town that’s teeming with life,
Utrecht has inviting terraces, hip nightspots,
welcoming restaurants and a full cultural
agenda. ‘Green, healthy and smart’,
that’s Utrecht! The average resident in
Utrecht owns two bicycles, earning
it the title ‘Bicycle Capital of the World’.
Utrecht is a dynamic city and has 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 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.
TRAVEL TRADE CONTACT
For more information and the current traffic situation
in Utrecht, contact the Travel Trade department at:
Sander Griffioen, Account Manager
T +31 (0)30-2360024, traveltrade@toerisme-utrecht.nl
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Support for group visits
OUR SERVICE
•Tourism Utrecht provides tourist and
current information about the city.
•Tourism Utrecht is happy to organise an
introductory visit to the city (including
overnight accommodation, excursions, etc.)
in accordance with your requirements.
•Tourism Utrecht provides proposals and
suggestions for exciting travel packages and
interesting information.
•Tourism Utrecht provides promotional texts.
•Tourism Utrecht can introduce you to
interesting partners, hotels, attractions
and museums.
FREE IMAGES WITHOUT COPYRIGHT
Tourism Utrecht also provides visual material you can
obtain by simply requesting a link to our database via
traveltrade@toerisme-utrecht.nl. 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.
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FACTS AND FIGURES
A summary of the rich history
FAMOUS UTRECHT PEOPLE
FACTS AND FIGURES
1459 – 1523Adriaan Floriszoon Boeyens
(the only Dutch Pope ever, from 1522
until his death in 1523 in Rome)
Residents Approx. 330,000
Students Approx. 70,000
Number of nationalities 168
Surface area
99 km²
Hotels 50
Restaurants 350
Cafés 150
Universities & Colleges 7
Museums 13
Theatres/ Concert halls 14
1495 – 1562Jan van Scorel (artist)
1558 – 1627Olivier van Noort (Dutch explorer;
the first Dutch person to sail around
the world)
1883 – 1931
heo van Doesburg (one of the most
T
important representatives of Abstract
art in the 20th century)
1888 – 1964Gerrit Rietveld (Dutch architect,
famous for the Rietveld Schröderhuis
and the Rietveld chair)
Wharves 4 km
1927 – TODAYDick Bruna (graphic designer, artist,
writer. Most famous creation: Miffy)
1934 – 2010Anton Geesink (1964 Olympic judo
champion in Tokyo)
1964 – TODAYMarco van Basten (footballer of Ajax,
AC Milan, the Dutch National team
and others)
1984 – TODAYWesley Sneijder (footballer of Ajax,
Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Galatasaray
and the Dutch National team)
1992 – TODAYDafne Schippers (top athlete and
World Champion 200 meters sprint)
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Around 47 AD
from 695 AD
The Romans
constructed the
castellum (fortress),
or Traiectum, 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.
1122 until the
16th century
Utrecht was granted
a charter from 1122. Utrecht
remained the largest and most
important city in the Netherlands
until the 16th century.
1579
1713
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.
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DOM CHURCH
UTRECHT HIGHLIGHTS
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.
See and Do
domkerk.nl
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ANALS AND
C
WHARVES
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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.
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.
trajectumlumen.com
visit-utrecht.com
The largest knowledge centre in the
Netherlands and a trendsetter of
contemporary architecture. The
science park is home to Utrecht
University, the Botanical Gardens,
the University Medical Center and
dozens of companies and leading
research institutes. The personification of ‘green, healthy and smart’
PANDHOF
The Pandhof, which dates from
1390-1400, 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.
utrechtsciencepark.nl
visit-utrecht.com
PAUSHUIZE
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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 welldeserved magnificent view of the
city once you make it to the top.
domtower.com
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UTRECHT
SCIENCE PARK
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.
paushuize.nl
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.
visit-utrecht.com
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UTRECHT HIGHLIGHTS
UTRECHT HIGHLIGHTS
See and Do
Museums
ANAL BOAT
C
EXCURSION
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DOM UNDER
DOMunder 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.
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.
domunder.com
schuttevaer.com
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R
ietveld
Schröderhuis
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M
IFFY MUSEUM
There is only one Utrecht creation
more famous than the Rietveld chair,
Miffy. Dick Bruna, renowned illustrator and graphic designer, invented
his creation in 1955 while he was on
holiday in Egmond aan Zee. Since
2006, nijntje (known as ‘Miffy’ in
English) has lived in the dick bruna
house opposite the Centraal Museum.
The home was temporarily closed to
the public in 2015. In February 2016,
however, Nijntje will have an entirely
new home: the Miffy Museum.
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 Schröderhuis is a UNESCO World Heritage site
and an icon of the city of Utrecht.
rietveldschroderhuis.nl
miffymuseum.com
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GUIDED
CITY WALK
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M
USEUM
SPEELKLOK
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.
Museum Speelklok may be
referred to as the merriest
museum in the Netherlands,
with a collection of automatic
playing and renovated
instruments on display.
utrechtvoorgroepen.nl
museumspeelklok.nl
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NEDERLANDS
VOLKSBUURTMUSEUM
Over one thousand years
of the history of the most
famous Utrecht workingclass area, Wijk C, is on
display in the Dutch museum
of back streets and popular
neighbourhoods. Sounds,
history and experiences
for all ages.
volksbuurtmuseum.nl
MUSEUM CATHARIJNECONVENT
UTRECHT
UNIVERSITY
MUSEUM
Haben Sie schon mal
Utrecht University
Museum is where the
city of Utrecht preserves
its academic heritage.
Visitors to the stimulating exhibitions can
peek over the shoulders
of scientists of today
and the past.
CENTRAAL MUSEUM
St. Catherine’s Convent Museum is the museum for
medieval religious art in Utrecht. Here visitors can
immerse themselves in the captivating story, both past
and present, of Christianity in the Netherlands. With a
collection of both Protestant and Catholic art and
cultural objects, the museum is unique in the world.
The Centraal Museum is one of the leading museums in
Utrecht. Visitors can wander through a fine collection of
more than 50,000 pieces, representing a wide array of art
movements and styles. The Centraal Museum is home to
the world’s largest collection of Rietveld pieces, and it
features work by internationally renowned Dutch artist
Dick Bruna.
catharijneconvent.nl
centraaalmuseum.nl
universiteitsmuseum.nl
RAILWAY MUSEUM
Young and old alike will
enjoy an outing to the
Railway Museum. This
playful museum is housed
in the old Maliebaan Station
and is within walking distance of the city centre. The
museum has an extensive
collection of historic trains.
You can see and experience
175-year-old railways
in Utrecht’s largest and
most prestigious museum.
spoorwegmuseum.nl
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MUSEUM FOR CONTEMPORARY
ABORIGINAL ART (AAMU)
SONNENBORGH OBSERVATORY AND
ASTRONOMY MUSEUM
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.
Emperor Charles V had the Sonnenborgh bastion built
in the sixteenth century to defend Utrecht against a
new deadly weapon: the mobile cannon. The city walls
were reinforced with four bastions, and Sonnenborgh
is the last remaining and nearly intact bastion. Today,
Sonnenborgh has a public observatory and a museum
for meteorology, astronomy and bastion history.
aamu.nl
sonnenborgh.nl
UTRECHT FOR GROUPS
Utrecht voor Groepen (Utrecht for Groups)
can take care of the organisation of a day trip
or longer, allowing Tourism Utrecht to serve
clients even better. The organisation provides
an inexhaustible source of information for the
most interesting activities.
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Events 2016
DOM TOWER EXHIBITION
AT THE CENTRAAL MUSEUM
Always something going on
1700TH YEAR OF ST. MARTIN
(throughout 2016)
The 1700th anniversary of St. Martin, the patron saint of
Utrecht, will be celebrated in 2016. Throughout the memorial year, numerous activities will be held in the city to
celebrate that fact. On and around 11 November 2016, the
grand finale will take place for the feast day of the historical saint. The annual St. Martin’s Parade is a high point of
the celebrations and a spectacle to behold.
sintmaartenutrecht.nl
centraalmuseum.nl
(26 August - 4 September)
The largest early music festival in
the world lends a unique atmosphere
to Utrecht every year. More than
200 concerts are held in the
TivoliVredenburg music venue and
Utrecht’s city centre during this
six-day event. 2016 marks the
35th annual event that just keeps
getting bigger and bigger. The
festival attracted nearly 65,000
attendees to the Domstad in 2015.
oudemuziek.nl
HOLY SCRIPTURE
(7 October - 8 January 2017)
In autumn 2016, St. Catherine’s
Convent Museum will host an exhibit
on the Tanakh, the Bible and the
Koran. The three holy books represent the three monotheistic religions
of Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
The exhibit will highlight the
similarities, the differences and
the common roots of these major
world religions.
CULTURAL SUNDAYS
(3 Apr, 1 May, 4 - 5 June, 4 September, 30 October)
Several times a year Cultural Sundays organises one
or multi-day cultural programmes, each with a specific
theme. Working closely with cultural institutions and
organisations in Utrecht, Cultural Sundays has grown
since its inception in 2002 into an original and successful
brand. The activities for every Cultural Sunday have been
designed around a particular theme.
culturelezondagen.nl
TEN YEARS OF ‘LE GUESS WHO?’
HACKING HABITAT
(26 February - 6 June)
This spring, the former prison on the
Wolvenplein will be the backdrop for
the Hacking Habitat exhibition. This
internationally renowned exhibition
demonstrates how modern technology impacts our daily lives. The
prison is a metaphor for the ways in
which technological, political and
economic systems have taken hold of
our lives.
hackinghabitat.com
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(24 June - 2 October)
The Centraal Museum will host an
exhibition about the Dom Tower
over the summer months. From the
Middle Ages into modern times, the
tower has always been the symbol
of the city that Utrecht residents
affectionately refer to as ‘Domstad’.
Special drawings, paintings,
medieval tools and 3D animations
will illustrate the tower’s nearly
700 years of history.
EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL
(10 - 13 November)
Now in its tenth consecutive year,
this spectacular event showcases
pioneering pop music. The annual
music showcase takes place in the
city centre of Utrecht. Mainly new
national and international artists are
introduced to the public at various
stages around the city. ‘Le Guess
Who?’ is a journey of discovery in
a pool of surprisingly good and –
for many – largely unknown artists.
leguesswho.nl
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100 years of shaping the world
Utrecht-Amersfoort is the place where four great De Stijl artists were born: Piet Mondrian,
Gerrit Rietveld, Theo van Doesburg and Bart van der Leck. Utrecht-Amersfoort is therefore
the creative hotbed where De Stijl saw the light of day. There is still much in Utrecht and
Amersfoort today that reminds us of Mondrian and Rietveld.
For instance, a visit to the soon to be reopened
Mondriaanhuis in Amersfoort is actually a
visit to the house where Piet Mondrian was
born. Utrecht has the largest Rietveld collection in the world. The original red and blue
Rietveld chair is on permanent display in
the Centraal Museum. Furthermore, with the
Rietveld Schröderhuis, Utrecht has the only
UNESCO World Heritage site that fits in with
the Mondriaan to Dutch Design theme. Rietveld
and Mondrian never met. But this is about to
change in Utrecht and Amersfoort in 2017!
UTRECHT
The world-famous architect Gerrit Rietveld
(1888-1964) was born and raised in this
modern university town, with its rich medieval past. He was one of the most important
and influential architects/artists of the last
century. His groundbreaking designs can
be admired in the Centraal Museum and in
Utrecht-Oost, where he built the Rietveld
Schröderhuis (near the Wilhelmina Park) in
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Runs from 4 March 2017 - 11 June 2017
Location Centraal Museum, Utrecht
centraalmuseum.nl
Rietveld Schröderhuis
The Rietveld Schröderhuis is the architectural
high point of the De Stijl movement. The house
was designed in 1924 by the Utrecht-born
architect and designer Gerrit Rietveld. The
Rietveld Schröderhuis features on UNESCO's
World Heritage List, along with, amongst
others, the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben. An icon of
the Netherlands! The house was designed and
furnished by Gerrit Rietveld (1888-1964).
1924. This masterpiece has been included on
UNESCO's World Heritage List and is regarded
as a high point of the modern De Stijl movement. In 1931, Rietveld also designed four
town houses on the Erasmuslaan according
to the aesthetic ideals of the Modern Movement in architecture. Utrecht has a compact
city centre. Because all the places of interest
are nearby, a bicycle is the perfect means to
discover them.
Centraal Museum
The Centraal Museum strives to broaden the
horizons of its visitors with art and culture
from Utrecht. Utrecht is an internationally-oriented, historical and modern city, and
the museum tells stories from Utrecht's world,
from Roman times until now (and the future).
The collections of works by the Caravaggisti
and Modern Realists, famous fashion designers (e.g. Viktor&Rolf), De Stijl masters (e.g.
Gerrit Rietveld, Bart van der Leck and Theo
van Doesburg) and history (from Roman limes
to the Peace of Utrecht) help to make these
stories accessible for a wide audience. Rietveld’s masterpiece:
De Stijl icon
Find out who and what inspired Rietveld
in his search for freedom, which resulted
in the Rietveld Schröderhuis, De Stijl's
international masterpiece in Utrecht.
Runs frompermanent
Location Rietveld Schröderhuis, Utrecht
Entire
2017
Bike Tour De Stijl
Gerrit Rietveld left his mark on
modern-day Utrecht. With a city
guide from the VVV (tourist information
office), go on a bicycle tour of the relics
of this great master of modern art.
Rietveld's architectural masterpieces
can be seen throughout the city. The
absolute high point of this bicyle tour
is a visit to the Rietveld Schröderhuis,
Rietveld's masterpiece and a UNESCO
World Heritage site.
Runs from 2017
LocationUtrecht
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AMERSFOORT
In the middle of the Netherlands lies
Amersfoort, a pleasant town with
a medieval past and no fewer than
650 monuments. Amersfoort is the
birthplace of one of the pioneers
of abstract and non-figurative art:
Piet Mondrian (1972-1944). Mondrian
was one of the main contributors
to the magazine De Stijl. In the
Mondriaanhuis, the house on the
Kortegracht in Amersfoort where
he was born, you can marvel at the
artist's journey through life. In the
modern Kunsthal KAdE, you can
see the colours of De Stijl and their
artistic legacy reflected in a selection
of works of art. Both locations are
within walking distance from the
city centre. The title "Best Hotel City
of the Netherlands in 2015" and its
central location make Amersfoort
an ideal starting point for visiting
the Mondrian to Dutch Design year
throughout the Netherlands.
Kunsthal KAdE
Kunsthal KAdE organizes exhibitions
in the areas of (modern) art, architecture, design and contemporary visual
culture. The Kunsthal is located in the
Eemhuis, which was designed by the
Rotterdam-based architectural firm
Neutelings Riedijk Architects.
Exhibition: The colours of De Stijl
The three primary colours (red,
yellow and blue) are archetypal and
synonymous with De Stijl. Kunsthal
KAdE has highlighted the use of
colour by the De Stijl artists in a
special exhibition held in connection
with the centenary of De Stijl. What
the De Stijl artists had in common
is that they strived for colour as an
independent element "from art" and
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not "from nature", driven by the idea
that the interrelationship between
colours would lead to "harmony". Kunsthal KAdE projects works by
the De Stijl artists onto the present
and uses these works to show how
artists continued to study the autonomous power of colour in the decades following De Stijl: via abstract
expressionism and postwar concrete
art to contemporary artists who have
studied colour as an independent
element. Think here of such artists
as Jozef Albers, Yves Klein, Angela
Bulloch, Gerhard Richter and Olafur
Eliasson. Runs from May to September 2017
Location Kunsthal KadE,
Amersfoort
kunsthalkade.nl
Mondriaanhuis
"One must not adapt, but create."
The Mondriaanhuis in Amersfoort
is the house where the great artist
Pieter Cornelis Mondrian, the son of
a Dutch Reformed headmaster, was
born in 1872. The Mondriaanhuis tells
the story of the life, work and ideas of
Mondrian, whose influence on art and
design is still felt today.
The Mondriaanhuis will undergo a
metamorphosis in 2016/2017 and
will be reopened in 2017, the centennial of De Stijl. This museum of
concrete art, which was founded in
1994, is being transformed into an
international museological experience
which will take visitors on a journey
to the numerous inspirations for
Mondrian's ideas and work. A visit to the Mondriaanhuis is a
reintroduction to the wilful artist who
still inspires artists, designers and
architects today. His iconic work, his
search, his artistic and spiritual development, his friends and his famous
ateliers are examined during a 1-hour
multimedia experience. Runs fromplanned reopening in
the spring of 2017 permanent
LocationMondriaanhuis,
Amersfoort
mondriaanhuis.nl
Zonnehof Paviljoen
Gerrit Rietveld
The exhibition pavilion De Zonnehof
in Amersfoort is one of the most
important late works of the architect
Gerrit Rietveld and is a respected
example of postwar functional
architecture. The building is one of
a kind in the Netherlands: the only
other original exhibition pavilion by
Rietveld is in Venice. The pavilion,
which was opened in 1959, served as
a Centre for Modern Art until 2007.
It was then used for a variety of
functions. It also housed the Armando
Museum for a time. With a view to the
centenary of De Stijl, the municipality
of Amersfoort is looking into the
possibility of a new cultural function
together with Amersfoort in C. The
feasibility of a restoration will also
be explored. In 2017, the pavilion and
the architecture of Rietveld will be
the main focus of an exhibition and
ancillary programme of lectures.
Utrecht - Amersfoort: the breeding ground of Rietveld & Mondrian
Utrecht
Amersfoort
Centraal Museum
“Rietveld’s Masterpiece”
(March - June)
Largest Rietveld collection
Mondriaanhuis
Drachten
(UNESCO)
Gerrit Rietveld “Tours and
Special Events” (2017)
Zonnehof Paviljoen
“Gerrit Rietveld” (permanent)
Centraal Museum
“Collection Theo van Doesburg”
(permanent)
Kunsthal KAdE
“The Colours of De Stijl”
(May - Sept)
Centraal Museum
“Collection Bart van der Leck”
(permanent)
Bike Tour De Stijl
“Rietveld Architecture” (2017)
“One must not adapt,
but create.” (permanent)
Leiden
Den Haag
Utrecht - Amersfoort
Leiden, de Lakenhal
Otterlo
Winterswijk
“Open Air Museum 100
years De Stijl” (May - Sept)
Den Haag,
Gemeentemuseum
“Mondrian & Van der Leck”
(Feb - May)
“Piet Mondrian:
A Retrospective” (May - Aug)
Otterlo, Kröller-Müller
“Arp: The poetry of forms”
(March - June)
Winterswijk,
Villa Mondriaan
Runs from2017
LocationZonnehof Paviljoen,
Gerrit Rietveld
“The early years of Piet
Mondrian” (permanent)
Drachten, Dr8888
visit-utrecht.com/100yearsdestijl
“De Stijl in Dachten:
Theo van Doesburg” (Jan - Apr)
SHOPPING
TOURISM
UTRECHT
PROVIDES AN
OVERVIEW OF ALL
THE SHOPPING
AREAS UPON
REQUEST
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.
visit-utrecht.com
visit-utrecht.com
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BEER IN UTRECHT
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.
VINTAGE SHOPPING
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.
Something for everyone
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.
hoogcatharijne.nl
MARKETS
FOOD AND DRINK
Utrecht is characterized
by the many unique design
and vintage shops. At
the Voorstraat and the
Zadelstraat are for example
shops and cafés that are
specialized in fashion,
design, coffee, art, presents,
food, beer and film. Here
you can find goods like
nowhere else in the world.
puhashop.nl
visit-utrecht.com
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.
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.
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.
visit-utrecht.com
visit-utrecht.com
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FOOD AND DRINK
RESTAURANT /
CAFÉ WINKEL
VAN SINKEL
do you
want an
overview of
restaurants
for groups?
see index on
page 60!
Restaurants for groups
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.
The Winkel van
Sinkel is located in
a singular historic
building and has
a varied French/
International
cuisine with fresh
dishes daily.
dewinkelvansinkel.nl
RESTAURANT
LE CONNAISSEUR
In a cosy ambiance
Le Connaisseur
welcomes groups for
a tasteful diner for a
give-away. The kitchen
has an international
style but prepares
classical Dutch and
French dishes as well.
Le Connaisseur is
located in the centre
of Utrecht
leconnaisseur.nl
CITY CASTLE OUDAEN
The historic City Castle
Oudaen 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.
oudaen.nl
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BELGIAN BEER CAFÉ OLIVIER
Belgian Beer Café Olivier is established in an ancient
conventicle, where guests can enjoy a Belgian beer with
their dinner in a wonderful ambiance. In 2013 and 2014
Olivier was proclaimed the best café in the Netherlands.
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, the 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 the 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!
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.
cafe-olivier.be
PANCAKE RESTAURANT DE MUNTKELDER
In a historical wharf cellar is an ultra-Dutch restaurant;
De Muntkelder. Until 1911, a stamp maker of Rijks Munt
was established on the spot where now the very best
pancakes are prepared.
demuntkelder.nl
HAGENOUW ETEN & DRINKEN
The 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).
A restaurant at a very practical location, close to
the railway station. Hagenouw Eten & Drinken has
something to suit everyone’s taste for lunch and
dinner, in a very attractive atmosphere. Hagenouw is
always good to consider for a meal.
vechthuis.nl
hagenouw.net
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do you want
an overview of
hotels, incl.
the number of
t
rooms, in Utrech
and its vicinity?
see index on
page 58!
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 lowbudget 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
five-star hotel in the historic Utrecht city centre, where
medieval charm and modern luxury are combined. The
magnificent building complex with beautiful 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.
karelv.nl
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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.
biltschehoek.com
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
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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.
carlton.nl/president
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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.
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 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.
nh-hotels.com
POSTILLION HOTEL UTRECHT BUNNIK
Postillion Hotel Utrecht Bunnik is the perfect hotel for
groups to relax after an exciting visit to Utrecht. 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
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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.
postillionhotels.com
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HOTEL BERGSE BOSSEN
This hotel is nestled in the beauty of the Utrechtse
Heuvelrug National Park but, at a mere stone’s throw from
Utrecht, it’s still easily accessible! Hotel Bergse Bossen is
a popular destination for tourists who want city trips that
combine culture with history and nature. Various cycling
and hiking trails start from the hotel and lead on through
beautiful scenery, castles, museums and historic towns
and villages.
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: De Haar Castle.
During the year, many activities are held at De Haar
Castle, such as concerts, large fairs, children’s activities
and theatre. Logis Hotel Het Wapen van Harmelen is
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the perfect operating base for this, and in addition has
plenty of experience with groups.
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.
hotelharmelen.nl
The hotel’s 65 comfortable rooms overlook lush greenery
and each room has all the amenities with a TV, telephone,
radio, safe, Wi-Fi and a bathroom with either a bathtub
or shower and toilet. The entire hotel is on the same level,
making it accessible for people with disabilities.
Enjoy the restaurant’s generous breakfast and lunch
buffets and pull up a chair in the evening to a lovely table
set for a three-course dinner. With its large terrace, the
Grand Café of Hotel Bergse Bossen offers the perfect place
to relax at day’s end. According to many, this is the most
delightful hotel bar in the Netherlands!
With ample parking, Hotel Bergse Bossen is an ideal
starting point for your introduction to Utrecht, as well
as travel onward to the rest of the Netherlands. Discover
the Keukenhof, Bunschoten-Spakenburg, Amsterdam,
Utrecht, Gouda, Kinderdijk and the attractions of
Utrechtse Heuvelrug from Hotel Bergse Bossen. It’s all
within less than an hour away!
bergsebossen.nl
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VAN DER VALK HOTEL VIANEN
PARK PLAZA UTRECHT
Park Plaza Utrecht is a comfortable
four-star 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.
Hotel Vianen is situated in a
beautiful green environment, and it
is the perfect base for one to visit
Utrecht and the central Netherlands.
The hotel has 200 comfortable rooms
and luxury suites with private
terrace or balcony, bathroom, refrigerator, safe and air conditioning.
parkplaza.com/utrecht
hotelvianen.nl
HOTEL IBIS UTRECHT
A magnificent hotel near the Utrecht
arterial roads with 84 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’.
ibis.com
VAN DER VALK HOTEL
HOUTEN
STAR LODGE HOTELS
Budget-friendly overnight stays in a three-star design
hotel at the edge of Utrecht’s city centre. Star Lodge Hotels
is centrally located in the Netherlands at the outskirts of
Utrecht, next to the Voorveldse Polder city park and Fort
De Bilt and around the corner from Utrecht Science Park.
The hotel is just a few minutes cycling or strolling from
the old town centre with terraces on the inviting squares
or at the unique wharf cellars along the canals. Of course,
climbing the Dom Tower and shopping in trendy shops on
Twine Street and Voor Street are a must.
Star Lodge Hotels is located at the outer boundary of the
lively city of Utrecht and near the tranquillity of the city
park. The hotel was built in 2014 with an eye for history
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APOLLO HOTEL UTRECHT
CITY CENTRE
and for cool design with natural components. The hotel
has 85 rooms with views of the nearby stables or the city
park, and it is easily accessible as it is located on one of
the arterial roads of Utrecht. Amsterdam and Keukenhof
are a 45-minute journey from Star Lodge Hotels.
Star Lodge Hotels has a coach park available especially
for large groups traveling by coach.
Apollo Hotel Utrecht City Centre
is located right in the heart of
the Utrecht city centre. At the back
of the hotel is the old inner
city with its well-known canals,
vaulted cellars, museums,
countless restaurants and the
Dom Tower, of course.
Van der Valk Houten is a modern
four-star hotel centrally located
along the A27 and a stone’s
throw from the city of Utrecht.
The hotel’s 163 luxurious rooms
feature comfortable beds, a whirlpool bath and air conditioning.
hotelhouten.nl
apollohotelsresorts.com
starlodge.nl
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REGION
OPTIONS FOR EXCURSIONS
Dutch icons around the corner
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.
AMSTERDAM
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.
Cheese city Gouda, fishing village BunschotenSpakenburg, silver city Schoonhoven, the rural
city of Woerden and the Kinderdijk windmills are
all within an hour’s drive from Utrecht. But the
rich cultural heritage of the Province of Utrecht
is also within arm’s length. For instance, you can
easily combine a visit to the beautiful country
houses at the Utrecht Ridge or the National
Military Museum in Soesterberg with a visit to the
city as part of a daytrip excursion. A good reason
to discover the province from your base in the city.
30 minuten
KEUKENHOF
BUNSCHOTENSPAKENBURG
60 minuten
1
30 minuten
5
9
2
WOERDEN
utrecht
15 minuten
6
30 minuten
utrechtse heuvelrug
10
7
8
4
GOUDA
3
30 minuten
Heritage
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1
De Haar Castle 2
Slot Zuylen Castle 15 min
5 min
3
Amerongen Castle 45 min
4
Huis Doorn 30 min
5
Soestdijk Palace 20 min
6
Museum Oud Amelisweerd 15 min
7
Waterline Museum Fort Vechten
15 min
8
De Grebbeberg 45 min
9
National Military Museum
30 min
10
Pyramid of Austerlitz 30 min
SCHOONHOVEN
45 minuten
KINDERDIJK
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UTRECHTSE
HEUVELRUG
The vibrant garden of Utrecht
SIGHTS
ACCESSIBILITY
• Beautiful nature areas invite groups to walk
along dirt roads and forest paths, past farms
and through charming villages and towns.
• The stately Soestdijk Palace, the enchanting Amerongen Castle, Huis Doorn
Museum and the chic Slot Zeist represent
but a few of the many impressive castles
and estates in the Utrechtse Heuvelrug.
Group tours are available at all the abovenamed locations.
• Nowhere in the Netherlands compares to
the Heuvelrug for cycling. For a relaxing
or educational recreational cycling tour
or for an all-out sporty day, the region’s
numerous trails and steep climbs are
popular with mountain bikers and cyclists.
• From the French era to the Second World
War: history was made at the Utrechtse
Heuvelrug. Discover all there is to know
about the Pyramid of Austerlitz in Woudenberg and the National Military Museum in
Soest. You can also learn about the Grebbeberg with the impressive military cemetery
in Rhenen and the adjacent Grebbe Line
(forward defence line). Special group packages are available for all ages.
The Utrechtse Heuvelrug lies just steps
from Utrecht and the Randstad. Via the
A27 and A12 and within half an hour from
Utrecht, you can be standing in the middle
of the Heuvelrug: the vibrant garden of
Utrecht. Coach companies have no problem
accessing the Heuvelrug. You can park at
most places free of charge. The major sights
and attractions have special parking for
coaches. RBT Heuvelrug and Vallei will
give you information about the best access
routes and advise you on the drop-off
points and parking locations for coaches.
For more information, contact staff at
groepen.opdeheuvelrug.nl
2016 EVENTS
An oasis of tranquillity just outside the
Randstad, located between Utrecht and
Amersfoort, the Utrechtse Heuvelrug
has alluring scenery, numerous estates
and vibrant towns and villages.
Walk or cycle along impressive castles and estates
in the hilly forests, meadows and heathland of
the National Park. Experience one of the many
events and attractions and enjoy culinary
delights in one of the area’s attractive restaurants.
Welcome to the Utrechtse Heuvelrug!
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There are many events held at the Heuvelrug throughout the year. A few highlights:
• Night of Military Music (Soest)
Saturday, 19 March 2016.
• Ancient Crafts Market (Soest)
Thursday, 5 May 2016 (Ascension Day).
• Slot Zeist Slottuin Theatre (Zeist)
late May through September 2016.
• Cunera Day (Rhenen)
Saturday, 11 June 2016.
• Flower parade (Leersum)
Saturday, 17 September 2016.
• Castle tour (Doorn)
Sunday, 18 September 2016.
• Winter in the Heuvelrug (entire region):
November and December 2016.
TRAVEL TRADE SERVICES
The Regional Office of Heuvelrug & Vallei
Tourism will be happy to provide you with
assistance. The following packages are
available:
•A complete tour of the sights, attractions,
and events at the Heuvelrug.
•An online image bank with royalty-free
photos and texts for brochures, packages
and websites.
•Information about hotels, holiday
parks, and other options for
overnight stays.
RBT HEUVELRUG & VALLEI
T +31 (0)85-4857760,
samenwerkenloont@hv-marketing.nl
opdeheuvelrug.nl
@opdeheuvelrug
More information?
groepen.opdeheuvelrug.nl
More information? opdeheuvelrug.nl
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Gouda
A true Holland Classic
SIGHTS
ACCESSIBILITY
• The fairy-tale Gothic town hall built
in 1450.
• St. John’s Church has 72 stunning
stained-glass windows from the
sixteenth century.
• Museum Gouda has an extensive
collection of art objects and city models
of Gouda as it was in 1562.
• Goudse Waag | Gouda Cheese and
Crafts Museum.
• Boat tours with Reederij de IJsel.
• City walks with the Gouda City Guides Guild.
• Dutch Resistance Museum (Verzetsmuseum).
• Syrup waffle workshop at the Van den
Berg bakery and lunch room.
• Tour led by Punselie Koekjesfabriek
• And much more!
Gouda is located at the heart of the Randstad, adjacent to the motorway and only
35 km from Utrecht. Combine Gouda with
your visit to Utrecht! You can also combine
Gouda with a visit to the windmills of
Kinderdijk, the Keukenhof and the cities of
Rotterdam, The Hague and Leiden.
The Klein America and Schouwburgplein
car parks have special parking reserved for
coaches. VVV Gouda can inform you about
access routes and the best places to drop off
guests as close as possible to the attraction.
A great deal of information for tour operators
is available on welcometogouda.com.
EVENTS
Gouda is one of the most characteristic
Old Holland cities. The city is world
famous for its cheese, caramel waffles,
artisanal candles, pipes, and pottery.
Historical Gouda is well worth a visit! Everything
in the city centre is within walking distance:
the fairy-tale Gothic town hall built in 1450 and
located on the market, various museums and
St. John’s Church with its one-of-a-kind Gouda
stained-glass windows. Try shopping and meandering
in the charming side streets of Gouda and along
the small canals. You can imagine yourself in
the Middle Ages; the period during which famous
humanist Erasmus lived and worked in Gouda.
Tourists frequently say, ‘Gouda is such a lovely city.’
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• Cheese and Crafts market
Every Thursday morning from 7 April to 1
September 2016 (excepting Ascension Day).
See how the cheesemakers and traders clap
hands while negotiating the best price.
• Gouda Ceramics Days
5 May, Ascension Day and Friday,
6 May 2016.
• Gouda by Candlelight
Friday, 16 December 2016.
More information? welcometogouda.com
The Gouda Tourist Information Office (VVV)
helps compile packages, and it offers the
following trade services:
• An image bank on welcometogouda.com
with royalty-free photos.
• Lyrics for your guides, websites and
other publications.
• Sample packages for groups and a
complete list of restaurants with their
facilities and seating capacity for groups.
• Information on BEST WESTERN PLUS
City Hotel Gouda, Campanile Hotel Gouda,
Hotel De Utrechtse Dom and many B&Bs.
2016: YEAR OF ERASMUS IN GOUDA
Erasmus is undoubtedly the most famous
Dutch citizen Gouda has ever produced.
From 5 February to 27 June 2016,
Museum Gouda will host ‘I yield to no one’,
a grand exhibit about his travels and the
development of his philosophy. St. John’s
Church will receive a special Erasmus
window. Numerous Erasmus activities
will be held in Gouda in 2016.
VVV Gouda
Goudse Waag |
Kaas- en Ambachtenmuseum,
Markt 35, 2801 JK Gouda
T +31 (0)182-589110,
info@welcometogouda.com
VVVgouda
@VVVgouda
More information? welcometogouda.com
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Schoonhoven
Silver City since the Middle Ages
As a silver city, Schoonhoven is unique. There have
been silversmiths in Schoonhoven since the Middle
Ages. This is reflected in the current streetscape
in the ancient monumental silversmithing sites,
silversmith houses and more than 30 galleries,
jewellers and workshops.
Here silversmiths display traditional and modern
jewellery, utensils and, above all, autonomous silver art.
The only training programme for gold and silversmiths
in the Netherlands (vocational training facility) is here.
And the Dutch Silver Museum, housed in the former
Arsenal, has a remarkable collection of Dutch silver
from 1600 to the present.
The group will learn all about the shiny silverware,
silver brands and the craft. The museum has an
attractive day package known as ‘Zilver-uitje’ that
includes a city tour. Visitors can often be overheard
saying, ‘Schoonhoven has such cosy shops.’
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SEE AND DO
ACCESSIBILITY
• The Dutch Silver Museum Schoonhoven:
with Dutch silver from 1600 to present,
plus contemporary silver art.
• The Schoonhovse Edelambachtshuys:
located in the former Jewish synagogue
with the largest museum collection of
antique silver in the Netherlands.
• Dozens of galleries, studios and jewellers,
including in the former water towers.
• A city park designed by Leonard Springer
at the old city walls.
• Charming terraces in the city centre and
along the heavily-sailed river Lek.
• A beautiful town hall built in 1452 in the
late Gothic style.
• The Great or St. Bartholomew’s Church
of 1375 with its leaning tower.
• The old city gate from 1601,
now used as a water barrier.
• Beautiful sixteenth and seventeenthcentury buildings such as the Stadskoren
Warehouse and the Vergulde Swaen.
• Guided walks along the
silversmithing sites.
Schoonhoven is situated on the river Lek
and along the N210, in the Green Heart
of the Netherlands, 35 km from Utrecht
and only 15 km from UNESCO World
Heritage Site ‘The Windmills of Kinderdijk’.
Therefore, you can combine a visit to
Schoonhoven with Utrecht and, possibly,
Kinderdijk. A combined visit to one of the
many cheese farms is an absolute must!
Coach companies have no problem entering Schoonhoven. Special coach parking is
available for free nearby the ferry. The old
town can be reached within a few minutes’
walk. For more information, contact the
tourist agency in the Dutch Silver Museum.
See also schoonhoven.info for more information.
2016 Events
• National Silver Day
always on Whit Monday (in May or June).
• Nazomer Festival
featuring more than 40 events
in September.
• Winter Silver City
Sint Nicolaas and Christmas events
from mid-November to late December.
• Schoonhoven Market
every Wednesday morning on
the Doelenplein.
• Zilverstad Marketing helps travel agencies compile packages. Photographs and
texts for brochures and websites are also
available.
• A complete list of hotels, B&Bs
and restaurants is available
upon request.
Zilverstad Marketing
Kazerneplein 4,
2871 CZ Schoonhoven
(Dutch Silver Museum)
T +31 (0)182-385612 of +31 (0)6-23971290
(citymarketeer Corné van Roest)
info@schoonhoven.info
Schoonhoven Zilverstad
@cityschoonhoven
More information? schoonhoven.info
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woerden
SEE AND DO
Pearl of the Green Heart
Woerden is the capital of the Green heart.
The beating heart, where city and country
meet. Where cows graze happily and
cheeses are produced. A city where a unique
and open landscape is combined with
a contemporary and historic city centre.
Stroll through historic Woerden and learn about the
Roman history that comes to life and visit the sixteenth century ‘Stedehuys’ that has the last surviving
pillory against the wall. Wander over the ancient
ramparts and descend down into the vaults
of the castle. Enjoy the sights of the canals while
sailing on a Roman ship. Taste the finest cheeses in
the original cheese warehouses, climb the mill and
Petrustoren for a special vista and then enjoy one of
the many terraces. Experience Woerden!
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WOERDEN FARMER’S MARKET
Woerden is known for its farmers’ markets and
speciality regional products. The rural life of the
Green Heart is evident all around the city. Every
Saturday throughout the year, you can sample
honest, tasty local produce from the Green Heart at
the regional market in Woerden. Experience the
cheese market during the summer and discover the
history of Woerden cheese at the historic cheese
market. Experience the unique Grass Cheese Day, as
well as the one and only real Cow Market in Woerden!
• The Woerden City Museum: archaeological
treasures and many rotating exhibitions.
• Woerden Castle: the most imposing
600-year-old monument with alternating
photo exhibits in the vaults.
• Cheese warehouse: Reypenaer, a cheese
warehouse that is over 100 years old. You
can view and sample the cheeses that are
still-ripening here.
• Petrustoren: After climbing the 120 steps,
you’ll be rewarded with the beautiful
views overlooking the Green Heart.
• The Greyhound Mill or De Windhond: a
historic grain mill from 1755 that’s still in
operation.
• Boerderij de Boerinn: a rural farm for
casual, welcoming outdoor activities.
• Kameryck: pitching and putting on an
eighteen-hole golf course in a beautiful
natural setting.
• De Blauwe Meije: gallery, local knowledge
and arts centre in a wonderful location
surrounded by breathtaking landscapes.
• City walk: go on a guided tour of significant historical sites.
• Sailing: Experience Roman history while
sailing through the canal of Woerden on a
replica of a Roman ship!
• Walking and cycling: Woerden is located
in the centre of the Green Heart. A good
starting point for hiking and cycling
routes in the Green Heart of Holland. Discover the unique country life of Woerden
while on a scenic cycling tour.
• Accommodation: sleep well at one of
the cosy overnighting options: from a
boutique city hotel and a beautiful Best
Western City Hotel to rural B&Bs in the
area and farmer’s camping sites.
• Food and drink: the delicious local produce can be found on the plates of many
restaurants Therefore, the quirky local
restaurants are ideally suited for having a
delicious lunch, dinner or drinks. For both
individuals and large parties.
• Events: Woerden is bursting with activity!
Experience culture in the city centre during Culture Night and the Street Theatre
Festival. Enjoy the Shanty Festival and the
nationally renowned Summer Lake and
stroll along Woerden’s many speciality
markets.
ACCESSIBILITY
Woerden is centrally located in the
Netherlands along the A12 and in the
middle of the Green Heart of Holland.
Woerden is a public transport hub that
offers excellent connections between
the major cities. Woerden is an easy city
for coach companies to access.
INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS
Woerden Marketing is happy to help
travel agencies compile packages. The
organisation has a complete overview
of all the activities on offer in Woerden.
Photographs and texts for brochures
and websites are also available.
WOERDEN MARKETING
De Bleek 6, 3447 GV Woerden
T +31 (0)348-745492
info@woerdenmarketing.nl
Beleefwoerden
@beleefwoerden
More information? beleefwoerden.com
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BUNSCHOTENSPAKENBURG
Authentic and hospitable
fishing village
EVENTS
Bunschoten-Spakenburg is a beautiful village with
authentic features, welcoming people, and modern
shopping and restaurant facilities.
Though great attention is still paid to history and culture,
time has not stood still here. The village has a lot of
activity, as well as numerous fun events. Daily the older
ladies parade in their costumes and proudly explain the
significance of the coloured fabrics.
The centre of Spakenburg is located around the old
museum harbour, with a bustling fishing boat wharf.
Cute shops and the Saturday market, the historic buildings, museums and cosy cafes and restaurants with
their terraces make for a wonderful day or afternoon.
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• Zuidwal races
On the Friday and Saturday after
Ascension Day.
Sailing races with fishing boats and a
festive entry.
• Bunschoter Boeren and Beestenboel
On one of the last Saturdays in May
on the Dorps Street of Bunschoten
Market with farmers’ elements.
• Spakenburg Days
The last two Wednesdays in July and
the first two Wednesdays in August.
Large market with traditional costume
parade, performances, demonstrations
and boat trips.
• Eel Smoking Matches
On the fourth Wednesday in August.
• Fisherman’s Day
Every first Saturday of September.
Atmospheric event with authentic
demonstrations around the Old Port.
PACKAGES
• Sailing in an authentic fishing boat.
• Shipyard Tour.
• Fish Auction Demonstration.
• Several options exist for expanding an
arrangement, for example, by adding
lunch, dinner and a museum visit.
ACCESSIBILITY
Bunschoten-Spakenburg is located in the
centre of the Netherlands, 10 km from
Amersfoort and 30 km from Utrecht. The
village is located 5 km from the A1 and
is highly accessible. There is ample free
parking, even for tour operators. The car
park of the football clubs IJsselmeervogels
and Spakenburg are within 100 m from the
centre of Spakenburg.
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER (VVV)
Oude Schans 90
3752 AH Bunschoten-Spakenburg
T +31 (0)33-2982156, info@vvvspakenburg.nl
VVVBunschotenSpakenburg
@VVVSpakenburg
More information?
vvvbunschoten-spakenburg.nl
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HERITAGE
AMERONGEN CASTLE
The history of Amerongen Castle dates back
to the year 1286. After that, the castle has been
the stage of turbulent blue-blooded characters
for many centuries. In the 19th Century, architect
Pierre Cuypers completely renovated the place.
For a brief period of time it became the home
of Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany before
he found permanent residence in Huis Doorn.
Cultural province heritage
Utrecht is the ideal base for exploring the region. The region is
chock-a-block with cultural heritage within a stone’s throw.
Many treasures are hidden in the Utrecht region, in
castles and country estates, such as the Amerongen Castle
and Slot Zuylen Castle. But also in military heritage,
such as the Pyramid of Austerlitz and the Grebbeberg.
All that within a 30-minute drive from Utrecht. It is
not hard to combine a number of heritage locations,
and these have common themes in many cases.
For instance, Huis Doorn is closely related to Amerongen
Castle and likewise are the Museum Oud Amelisweerd
and the Pyramid of Austerlitz. What are the stories
behind it? Disclose the secrets in the extensive collections
of the various heritage locations.
kasteelamerongen.nl
HUIS DOORN
DE HAAR CASTLE
From 1920 until 1941, Huis Doorn
was the residence of Wilhelm II,
the last Emperor of Germany,
who lived in exile. After Germany
was defeated in World War I in 1918,
he was given political asylum
in the Netherlands as a neutral
nation. The home paints an authentic
picture of the princely style of
living that marks the transition
from the 19th to the 20th Century.
De Haar Castle is the largest and most luxury castle
in the Netherlands and among the international
top of historic country houses. Visitors to De Haar
Castle can relive the heydays of the castle, its
residents and the enormous wealth of the jet set at
the beginning of the 20th century.
kasteeldehaar.com
huisdoorn.nl
SOESTDIJK PALACE
SLOT ZUYLEN CASTLE
Slot Zuylen Castle is on the river Vecht in Oud-Zuilen,
just outside the city of Utrecht. In the 18th Century, this
mediaeval castle was rebuilt and turned into a country
house. Its best-known occupant was a female author by
the name of Belle van Zuylen. Slot Zuylen Castle has been
open to the public as a museum for the last 60 years. Concerts, events and guided tours bring the past back to life.
slotzuylen.nl
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Soestdijk Palace is a unique
experience. On display are the
representative period interiors and
some of the private living quarters
of the most recent occupants.
Soestdijk Palace also shows the
way Prince Bernhard and Princess
Juliana have been living for many
years. The original atmosphere
of the building has been retained
as much as possible.
paleissoestdijk.nl
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De Grebbeberg
German troops invaded the Netherlands in the early
morning of the 10th of May, 1940. The next morning
marked the beginning of the attack on the Grebbeberg.
For three days, the Grebbeberg and surrounding areas
were the stage of heavy fighting that took the lives of
more than 400 Dutch soldiers. That made the battle of
the Grebbeberg the biggest and best known military
operation on Dutch territory.
grebbeberg.nl
MUSEUM OUD AMELISWEERD
Museum Oud Amelisweerd (MOA) is a home of art
in a scenic setting for three collections: the Armando
Collection, the historic country estate and the Chinese
Wallpaper Collection. These collections are linked
through the central theme of MOA: how are men and
nature related to one another?
moa.nl
NATIONAL MILITARY MUSEUM
In the National Military Museum at the former
Soesterberg airbase, the past, the present time and the
future of the Dutch armed forces come to life. The history
of the Netherlands and its armed forces is shown
in an impressive manner in this interactive museum.
nmm.nl
Waterline Museum Fort Bij Vechten
The only pyramid on European soil is situated in
the village of Woudenberg. The Pyramid of Austerlitz
is a relic from a time when the Netherlands, under
French rule, was subject to massive changes, which
still echo through in the present time. Matters such
as surnames, the tax system and a registry of births,
deaths and marriages have all been introduced by
Napoleon Bonaparte.
Fort bij Vechten is one of the largest and most
splendid forts of the New Dutch Water Defence Line.
The strategic location, at the crossroads of the
Roman limes and the New Dutch Water Defence Line,
and its unspoiled beauty qualify the fort as the icon
of the Water Defence Line. The new Waterline Museum
was opened on the fort in 2015. The
museum tells the unique story of the defence of the
Netherlands by means of water. During an interactive
journey of discovery, visitors learn about the
power of water and what a water defence line is.
defransetijd.nl
waterliniemuseum.nl
PYRAMID OF AUSTERLITZ
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SAMPLE ITINERARIES
Dutch attractions within the hour
Some of the typical Dutch attractions are within
a short distance from Utrecht. It is the ideal
gateway for trips to the Gouda cheese market,
the picturesque village of Schoonhoven or the
mediaeval village of Woerden, to name but a few.
Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site,
is also around the corner. In short, Utrecht is
the heart of Holland.
Sample 1 Typically Utrecht
Utrecht has so much to offer that a one day visit is not sufficient. Why not staying for more days to indulge
yourself in the abundance of this historic place? Experience the typical Utrecht atmosphere and live like the locals!
DAy 1
DAy 2
10:30 a.m. Arrival
Arrival by coach in Utrecht.
9:30 – 11 a.m. City walk
Discover the rich history through unique stories
about the Dom Square, the alleyways, courtyards,
canals and wharfs.
11 a.m. – 12 noon Climbing the Dom Tower
The Dom Tower is at the centre
of historic Utrecht. A “must see”
during a visit to the city.
12:15 – 1:15 p.m. Lunch
A delicious lunch at City Castle Oudaen.
1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Centraal Museum
The Centraal Museum has a rich and varied collection
of old, modern and applied art and fashion and city
history collections.
12:15 – 1:15 p.m. Lunch
Lunch on the wharf. A good choice is
Pancake restaurant De Muntkelder.
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. DOMunder
Stepping back in time under the Dom Square.
2:45 – 5:45 p.m. Shop till you drop
From shopping malls to niche
boutiques along the canals.
5 – 6 p.m. Canal cruise
Nominated for a UNESCO World Heritage Site
and best to be explored from the water.
6 – 8 p.m. Dinner
Belgian Beer Café Olivier, judged
the best café of the Netherlands
for the second year in a row.
10 p.m. Overnight stay
Put your head to rest in one of the many
Utrecht hotels.
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11 a.m. – 12 noon Museum Speelklok
A guided tour through the most cheerful
museum in the Netherlands.
3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Drinks on the wharf
Experience the real Utrecht with a drink at an
outdoor café on the wharf.
6 – 9 p.m. Dinner
A 3-course dinner in Het Vechthuis. Perfect in combination with a canal cruise and free parking for coaches.
Sample 2 The heart of Holland
8:30 – 9 a.m. Utrecht – Gouda
By coach to the “Cheese City” of Gouda.
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Gouda
Visit the well-known Gouda cheese market and the
historic city centre.
1 – 1:30 p.m. Gouda – Schoonhoven
The group travels by coach through beautiful
green pastures to the Silver City of Schoonhoven.
1:45 – 4 p.m. Schoonhoven
A “silver discovery tour” in the picturesque
Schoonhoven city centre.
4 – 4:30 p.m. Schoonhoven – Woerden
By coach right through the Green Heart to Woerden.
4:30 – 6 p.m. Woerden
Woerden, where the city and the country come
together. With green pastures and homecraft
cheese making.
6:15 – 7:00 p.m. Woerden – Utrecht
By coach back to the Dom City.
8:30 – 10 p.m.
Trajectum Lumen guided tour
With a map or a tour guide
along the renowned light art
works of the city.
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Sample 4 Castle route
Sample 3 Holland within the hour
Looking for typical Dutch icons? Castles,
traditional costumes and Soestdijk Palace, for
instance? These and other gems are all within
a short distance from the city of Utrecht.
As a hub of the Dutch road network, all these
places are within one hour’s drive by coach from
the Dom City. Come and discover it yourself!
9 – 9:30 a.m. Utrecht – De Haar Castle
By coach to De Haar Castle.
9:45 – 11:15 a.m. De Haar Castle
A trip to the biggest and most enchanting
castle of the Netherlands.
11:30 a.m. – 12 noon De Haar Castle –
Bunschoten-Spakenburg
By coach to the traditional fishing village of
Bunschoten-Spakenburg.
12 noon – 3 p.m. Bunschoten-Spakenburg
Traditional costumes and the ancient
Spakenburg harbour. Discover this gem within
a stone’s throw from the city of Utrecht!
3 – 3:30 p.m. Bunschoten-Spakenburg –
Soestdijk Palace
By coach to Soestdijk Palace.
3:45 – 5 p.m. Soestdijk Palace
A guided tour through the private quarters
of the Royal family.
5:15 – 5:45 p.m. Soestdijk Palace – Utrecht
By coach returning to Utrecht.
6 – 20:30 p.m. Dinner
The former Court House has been transformed
into a restaurant aptly called “De Rechtbank”
(The Court House).
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The province of Utrecht can be regarded as
the Loire Region of the Netherlands, with castles
and country estates all around. For example:
the Utrecht Ridge and Amelisweerd just further
down the road. Not only worth considering
a guided tour in one of the castles, but also an
ideal spot for a scenic walk.
9 – 9:45 a.m. Utrecht – Amerongen Castle
By coach to Amerongen Castle.
10 – 11:30 a.m. Amerongen Castle
Discover the place where the last
Emperor of Germany first lived in exile in
the Netherlands for 18 months.
11:30 a.m. – 12 noon Amerongen Castle –
Huis Doorn
Travelling by coach, the group takes the same
route Emperor Wilhelm II took to Huis Doorn.
12 noon – 2:30 p.m. Huis Doorn
After lunch, visit the place where
Emperor Wilhelm II lived until his death.
2:30 – 3 p.m. Huis Doorn – Slot Zuylen Castle
By coach to Slot Zuylen Castle.
3 – 5 p.m. Slot Zuylen Castle
Follow in the footsteps of the best known
resident and revolutionary, Belle van Zuylen.
5 – 5:30 p.m. Slot Zuylen Castle – De Haar Castle
By coach to the biggest castle in the Netherlands.
5:30 – 8:30 p.m. De Haar Castle
After walking in the beautiful gardens follows
dinner in restaurant Koetshuis de Haar.
8:30 – 9 p.m. De Haar Castle – Utrecht
By coach returning to Utrecht.
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Sample 5 Military Heritage
POUW TRAVEL
Utrecht has been a strategic location in numerous battles for many centuries. The forts on the east
side of the city are silent witnesses of those bygone years. But just a little further down the road are the
Grebbeberg and the Pyramid of Austerlitz. From the time of the French occupation to the Second World War.
History is written in the Province of Utrecht.
When it comes to group transport and excursions
in ‘The Heart of Holland’, Pouw Travel is the
ultimate partner for incoming tourism. Due to its
extensive experience in group transport, events and
trips, Pouw Travel has been approached by Tourism
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, Pouw Travel
is the reliable partner in and around Utrecht.
OPTION 1
OPTION 2
9 – 9:30 a.m. Utrecht – Museum Oud Amelisweerd
By coach to Museum Oud Amelisweerd.
9 – 10 a.m. Utrecht – National Military Museum
By coach to the National Military Museum.
9:30 – 11 a.m. Museum Oud Amelisweerd
A visit to a characteristic house in the middle
of nature and once the residence of Louis Napoleon.
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. National Military Museum
The past, the present time and the future of
the Dutch armed forces.
11 – 11:30 a.m. Museum Oud Amelisweerd –
Pyramid of Austerlitz
By coach to Europe’s one and only pyramid and
a piece of French history in the Netherlands.
12 noon – 1:45 p.m. National Military Museum –
De Grebbeberg
By coach to the Grebbeberg. Lunch in between.
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Pyramid of Austerlitz
Guided tour on and around one of the
most unique monuments in the Netherlands.
Discover the Dutch-French connection!
1 – 4 p.m. Walk / bike ride
After lunch, visitors may go for a walk or a bike ride
in the splendid scenic setting of the Utrecht Ridge.
2 – 4 p.m. De Grebbeberg
Visiting the historic battleground of the Grebbeberg.
A guided tour around parts of the Grebbe Line.
4 – 4:45 p.m. De Grebbeberg – Utrecht
By coach back to 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, Pouw is
happy to compile a varied programme that
suits the target group.
‘Customised work is the basic starting point’.
Pouw Travel is happy to provide more
information about excursions and collaborations,
and to discuss options.
pouwtravel.nl
4 – 4:45 p.m. Pyramid of Austerlitz – Utrecht
By coach back to Utrecht.
The above sample itineraries simply give you an
idea of possible outings from the city of Utrecht.
Many different variations are possible, of course.
Go to theheartofholland.com for more itineraries
to choose from. The Travel Trade account manager
may also assist in the realisation of excursions.
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ACCESSIBILITY
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 nsinternationaal.nl.
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.
Across the water
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.
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)
30 min.
wijk c
Universiteitskwartier
15 min.
By plane
Stadhuiskwartier
Utrecht has many places to park the coach.
The map shows the coach parking facilities
near the Utrecht city centre.
Vredenburgkwartier
Museum
Speelklok
Available free parking outside
the Utrecht canals:
• Jaarbeursplein
(on request via parkeren@jaarbeurs.nl)
• Galgenwaard Stadium
(no official parking lot, but free access)
Because of ongoing renovation works
around the Utrecht Central Railway
Station, tour operators are advised to
contact the Travel Trade department
of Utrecht Tourism on +31 (0)30-2360024
(Sander Griffioen) for the most
up-to-date information.
domkwartier
Domtoren
RIETVELD
SCHRöderhuis
15 min.
AAMU
Het Utrechts
Archief
parking
Het Spoorwegmuseum
Museum
Catharijneconvent
Sonnenborgh museum &
sterrenwacht
Universiteitsmuseum
Utrecht
Zuidelijk
Museumkwartier
DICK BRUNA
HUIS
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
parking
Centraal
Museum
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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.
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,
and many hotels and the
Tourist Information Centre
VVV Utrecht Informatie
Centrum have bicycles
for hire.
amsterdam
(schiphol)
35 km
utrecht
rotterdam
TRAVEL TRADE CONTACT
Sander Griffioen,
Account Manager
T +31 (0)30-2360024,
traveltrade@toerisme-utrecht.nl
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Index
Hotels
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Rooms
Location
Bus p
Contact
Grand Hotel Karel V *****
karelV.nl
121
Centre
No
Geertebolwerk 1, 3511 XA Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2347832, info@karelV.nl
Apollo Hotel Utrecht City Centre ****
apollohotelsresorts.com
90
Centre
No
Vredenburg 14, 3511 BA Utrecht
T + 31 (0)30-2331232,
info.utrecht@apollohotelsresorts.com
Carlton President ****
carlton.nl/president
164
City
Yes
Floraweg 25, 3542 DX Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2414182,
reservations@president.carlton.nl
Postillion Hotel Utrecht Bunnik ****
postillionhotels.com
88
Region
Yes
Kosterijland 8, 3981 AJ Bunnik
T + 31 (0)30-6569222,
hotel.bunnik@postillionhotels.com
NH Utrecht ****
nh-hotels.com
276
Park Plaza Utrecht ****
parkplaza.com/utrecht
120
Centre
No*
Westplein 50, 3531 BL Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2925160, sbroers@pphe.com
Van der Valk Hotel De Bilt - Utrecht ****
biltschehoek.com
102
Region
Yes
De Holte Bilt 1, 3732 HM De Bilt
T +31 (0)30-2205811,
revenue@biltschehoek.valk.com
Van der Valk Hotel Houten ****
hotelhouten.nl
162
Region
Yes
Hoofdveste 25, 3992 DH Houten
T +31 (0)30-6346800, houten@valk.nl
Van der Valk Hotel Vianen ****
hotelvianen.nl
200
Region
Yes
Prins Bernhardstraat 75, 4132 XE Vianen
T +31 (0)347-325959, vianen@valk.nl
Hotel Bergse Bossen ***
bergsebossen.nl
65
Region
Yes
Traaij 299, 3971 GM Driebergen
T + 31 (0)343-528150, info@bergsebossen.nl
Logis Hotel Het Wapen van Harmelen *** 42
hotelharmelen.nl
Region
Yes
Dorpsstraat 14, 3481 EK Harmelen
T +31 (0)348-441203, info@hotelharmelen.nl
Star Lodge Hotels ***
starlodge.nl
85
City
Yes
Biltsestraatweg 92, 3573 PS Utrecht
T + 31 (0)30-800040, info@starlodge.nl
Hotel Ibis Utrecht ***
ibishotel.com
84
City
Yes**
Bizetlaan 1, 3533 KC Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2910366, H0880-GM@accor.com
NH Centre Utrecht ***
nh-hotels.com
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Centre
No
Janskerkhof 10, 3512 BL Utrecht
T + 31 (0)30-2313169,
nhcentreutrecht@nh-hotel.com
Centre
No*
Jaarbeursplein 24, 3521 AR Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2977977
nhutrecht@nh-hotels.com
Rooms
Location
Bus p
Contact
Court Hotel City Centre Utrecht ****
courthotel.nl
30
Centre
No
Korte Nieuwstraat 14, 3512 NM Utrecht
T + 31 (0)30- 2330030,
reservations@courthotel.nl
Hotel Mitland Utrecht ****
mitland.nl
141
Stad
Yes
Ariënslaan 1, 3573 PT Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2715824, info@mitland.nl
Hotel Restaurant Oud London ****
oudlondon.com
88
Region
Yes
Woudenbergseweg 52, 3707 HX Zeist
T +31 (0)343-491245, info@oudlondon.nl
Hotel Theater Figi ****
figi.com
97
Region
No
Het Rond 2, 3701 HS Zeist
T + 31 (0)30-6927400, info@figi.nl
Malie Hotel Utrecht –
Hampshire Classic ****
maliehotel.nl
45
Stad
No
Maliestraat 2, 3581 SL Utrecht
T + 31 (0)30-2316424,
info.maliehotel@hampshire-hotels.com
Bilderberg Kasteel ‘t Kerckebosch ****
bilderberg.nl
30
Region
Yes
Arnhemse Bovenweg 31, 3708 AA Zeist
T +31 (0)30-6926666,
kerckebosch@bilderberg.nl
Holiday Inn Express Utrecht Papendorp ***
ihg.com
118
City
Yes
Van Deventerlaan 10, 3528 AE Utrecht
T + 31 (0)30-8201060,
info.amsut@hiex.nl
Hotel Epping ***
hotelepping.com
31
Region
No
Utrechtsestraat 44, 3401 CW IJsselstein
T + 31 (0)30- 6883114, nights@hotelepping.nl
Mary K Hotel ***
marykhotel.com
9
Centre
No
Oudegracht 25, 3511 AB Utrecht
T + 31 (0)30-2304888, info@marykhotel.com
* The group can get off by the door.
** Available upon request.
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60
Index
Index
Restaurants
Museums
max.
Capacity
groups
Speciality
Contact
Bar Restaurant Aperitivo
aperitivo-utrecht.nl
45
International
Vinkenburgstraat 20, 3512 AB Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2331989, info@aperitivo-utrecht.nl
The Colour Kitchen
utrecht.thecolourkitchen.com
80
International
Oudegracht 214, 3511 NS Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2322623, info@thecolourkitchen.nl
Broers Stadscafé-Restaurant
broers.eu
200
De Rechtbank
de-rechtbank.com
80
Luden
ludenutrecht.nl
45
Belgisch Bier Café Olivier
cafe-olivier.be
30
PANNENKOEKENBAKKERIJ
DE MUNTKELDER
demuntkelder.nl
100
Hagenouw Eten & Drinken
hagenouw.net
100
Stan & Co
stan-co.nl
40
Zussen
zussen.com
80
International
Korte Jansstraat 23, 3512 GM Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2333633, reserveren@zussen.com
Het Vechthuis
vechthuis.nl
500
International
Jagerskade 13, 3552 TL Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2613543, info@vechthuis.nl
Polman’s Huis
polmanshuis.nl
120
Internationaal,
Frans en
vegetarisch
Hoek Jansdam & Keistraat 2, 3512 HV Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2313368,
info@polmanshuis.nl
Stadskasteel Oudaen
oudaen.nl
200
Frans, Grand Café
Oudegracht 99, 3511 AE Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2311864, info@oudaen.nl
Winkel van Sinkel
dewinkelvansinkel.nl
120
International
Oudegracht 158, 3511 AZ Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2303030, info@dewinkelvansinkel.nl
Restaurant Le Connaisseur
leconnaisseur.nl
100
French, Dutch,
international
Oudegracht 59, 3511 AD Utrecht
T +31 (0)30 2310456, utrecht@leconnaisseur.nl
International and
very hearty
Janskerkhof 9, 3512 BK Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2343406, reserveren@broers.eu
International,
deluxe
Korte Nieuwstraat 14, 3512 NM Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2330030,
reserveren@derechtbank.com
French
Janskerkhof 10, 3512 BL Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2322344, info@ludenutrecht.nl
Belgian
Pancakes
International
International
Achter Clarenburg 6a, 3511 JJ Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2367876, utrecht@cafe-olivier.be
Oude Gracht a/d Werf 112, 3511 AW Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2316773,
info@demuntkelder.nl
Godebaldkwartier 255, 3511 DR Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2369511, info@hagenouw.net
Ganzenmarkt 16a, 3512 GD Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2334535, utrecht@stan-co.nl
Location
Contact
Prins Hendriklaan 50
3583 EP Utrecht
via Centraal Museum
T +31 (0)30-2362393
RHReserveringen@centraalmuseum.nl
Museum Catharijne Convent
Lange Nieuwstraat 38
3512 PH Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2313835
info@catharijneconvent.nl
Centraal Museum
centraalmuseum.nl
Nicolaaskerkhof 10
3512 XC Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2362393
info@centraalmuseum.nl
Miffy Museum
miffymuseum.com
Agnietenstraat 2
3512 XB Utrecht
via Centraal Museum
T +31 (0)30-2362393
info@centraalmuseum.nl
Museum Speelklok
museumspeelklok.nl
Steenweg 6
3511 KC Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2312789
info@museumspeelklok.nl
Railway Museum
spoorwegmuseum.nl
Maliebaanstation
3581 XW Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2306283,
reserveringen@spoorwegmuseum.nl
AAMU (Museum for
Contemporary Aboriginal Art)
aamu.nl
Oudegracht 176
3511 NP Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2380100
info@aamu.nl
University Museum
universiteitsmuseum.nl
Lange Nieuwstraat 106
3512 PN Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2538028
info.museum@uu.nl
Sonnenborgh observatory
sonnenborgh.nl
Zonnenburg 2
3512 NL Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-8201420
info@sonnenborgh.nl
Het Utrechts Archief
hetutrechtsarchief.nl
Hamburgerstraat 28
3512 NS Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2866611
inlichtingen@hetutrechtsarchief.nl
Nederlands Volksbuurtmuseum
(National Working-Class Museum)
volksbuurtmuseum.nl
Waterstraat 27 - 29
3511 BW Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2318292
info@volksbuurtmuseum.nl
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Index
Index
Attractions
Heritage
Location
Contact
Location
Contact
Dom Tower
domtower.com
Domplein 21
3512 JE Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2360010
infodomtoren@toerisme-utrecht.nl
De Haar Castle
kasteeldehaar.nl
Kasteellaan 1
3455 RR Haarzuilens
T +31 (0)30-6778510
informatie@kasteeldehaar.nl
Dom Church
domkerk.nl
Achter de Dom 1
3512 JN Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-6778515
secretariaat@domkerk.nl
Slot Zuylen Castle
slotzuylen.COM
Tournooiveld 1
3611 AS Oud Zuilen
T +31 (0)30-2440255
directeur@slotzuylen.nl
DOM under
domunder.nl
Domplein 4
3512 JC Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2339999
info@domunder.nl
Amerongen Castle
kasteelamerongen.nl
Drostestraat 20
3958 BK Amerongen
T +31 (0)343-563766
info@kasteel-amerongen.nl
Pandhof
domkerk.nl
Achter de Dom 1
3512 JN Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-6778515
secretariaat@domkerk.nl
Huis Doorn
huisdoorn.nl
Langbroekerweg 10
3941 MT Doorn
T +31 (0)343-421010
info@huisdoorn.nl
Canal boat excursions
schuttevaer.com
Rederij Schuttevaer
Weerdsingel O.Z. 4, 3514 AA Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2720111
info@schuttevaer.com
Soestdijk Palace
paleissoestdijk.nl
Amsterdamsestraatweg 1
3744 AA Baarn
T +31 (0)35-5412841
info@paleissoestdijk.nl
City walks
Tourism Utrecht
Domplein 9, 3512 JC Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2360020
groepen@toerisme-utrecht.nl
Museum Oud Amelisweerd
moa.nl
Koningslaan 9
3981 HD Bunnik T +31 (0)30-8905460
info@moa.nl
Trajectum Lumen
trajectumlumen.com
Tourism Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2360020
info@trajectumlumen.com
Waterline Museum Fort Vechten
waterliniemuseum.nl
Marsdijk 2
3981 HE Bunnik
T +31 (0)30-6565285
info@waterliniemuseum.nl
Paushuize
paushuize.nl
Kromme Nieuwegracht 49
3512 HE Utrecht
T +31 (0)30-2360020
De Grebbeberg
grebbeberg.nl
Beatrixlaan 2
6706 AX Wageningen
T +31 (0)317-420608
info@grebbeberg.nl
Fort Rijnauwen
Vossegatsedijk 3
3981 HS Bunnik
T +31 (0)30-2360020
National Military Museum
nmm.nl
Verlengde Paltzerweg 1
3768 MX Soest
T +31 (0)85-0036000
info@nmm.nl
Pyramid of Austerlitz
defransetijd.nl
Zeisterweg 98
3931 MG Woudenberg
T +31 (0)30-2205534
info@landschaperfgoedutrecht.nl
Partner City’s/regions
62
Visitors adress
Contact
Utrechtse Heuvelrug
opdeheuvelrug.nl
RBT Heuvelrug & Vallei
Raadhuisplein 2, 3951 XV Maarn
T +31 (0)85-4857760,
samenwerkenloont@hv-marketing.nl
Gouda
welcometogouda.com
Tourist Information Office Gouda
(Kaas- en ambachtenmuseum)
Markt 35, 2801 JK Gouda
T +31 (0)182-589110,
info@welcomtogouda.com
Woerden
beleefwoerden.nl
Tourist Information Point
Meulmansweg 27, 3441 AT Woerden
Via Kitty Kusters: T +31 (0)348-745492,
info@woerdenmarketing.nl
Schoonhoven
schoonhoven.info
Zilverstad Marketing (Nederlands Zilvermuseum)
Kazerneplein 4, 2871 CZ Schoonhoven
Via Corné van Roest: T +31 (0)182-385612,
+31 (0)6-23971290, info@schoonhoven.info
BunschotenSpakenburg
vvvbunschoten-spakenburg.nl
Tourist Information Office (VVV)
Oude Schans 90,
3752 AH Bunschoten-Spakenburg
Via Marianne Korlaar:
T +31 (0)33-2982156,
info@vvvspakenburg.nl
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+31 (0)30 236 00 24
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