Utrecht

How to Get to Utrecht

Utrecht is a beautiful city in the Netherlands easily accessible via Amsterdam!

The closest airport is Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, which is only a 35 minute train ride away from Utrecht.

The main train station in Utrecht is Utrecht Centraal Station, which takes you right into the city center.

What to Do in Utrecht

Utrecht is an absolutely gorgeous city! It has beautiful canals & winding streets and is very similar to Amsterdam, but less touristy.

Wander the streets and enjoy the fun shops & eateries along the Oudegracht canal.

Explore Utrecht on a private walking tour through the city. Learn about the mysteries and treasures of Utrecht with a captivating guide. Book your tickets here.

Take a kayaking tour through the canals of Utrecht! This is a highly recommended tour! Book your spot here.

Do you enjoy Vegan & Vegetarian cuisine? Explore the wonders of Utrecht while indulging in vegan treats like “bitterballen,” falafel, cinnamon rolls, and traditional Dutch saté. Reserve your spot here.

Visit the Spoorwegmuseum! An interactive railway museum all about train travel! For more information, check out their website here.

The beautiful Castle De Haar is right outside the city, and is the perfect way to spend the day! Explore the ornate rooms & enjoy the beautiful gardens! Reserve your tickets here.

Enjoy Shopping? This modern shopping mall Hoog Catharijne is perfect for a cold or rainy day!

Take a trip to Zaanse Schans! This recreated Dutch village has beautiful old windmills and cute green wooden houses. Enjoy regional costumes, model windmills, and interactive exhibits on chocolate making, wooden clog carving, barrel making, and pewter casting. Reserve your tickets here!

Utrecht is only a 35 minute train ride into Amsterdam, so you can spend the day there as well!

I’ve compiled a list of more recommended activities & tours you can do in Utrecht – here.

Want to see more of the Netherlands? Take a day trip to Leiden, Gouda, Delft, Amsterdam, or Rotterdam!

Where to Eat in Utrecht

Humphrey’s Restaurant Utrecht is a gorgeous place for a romantic dinner!

Enjoy a delicious meal up in the Water Tower Urban Kitchen, with amazing views over the city!

Restaurant Kartoffel is a cozy German restaurant right on the canals.

Anne & Max Utrecht Domkwartier is one of the best breakfast restaurants in Utrecht!

Looking for Vegetarian/Vegan cuisine? Gys & Vegitalian are both highly recommended Vegetarian restaurants in Utrecht.

If you are looking for ambience, there are several cafes and restaurants along the Oudegracht canal.

These restaurants have been rated the Best Restaurants in Utrecht according to google reviews.

If you are looking for the top Michelin star rated restaurants in Utrecht, look no further than here.

Where to Stay in Utrecht

There are so many great hotel options in and around Utrecht! I suggest trying to stay in the city center if you are looking to walk everywhere.

If you are looking for luxury hotel recommendations, I recommend –

All are fabulous places to stay!

For more great hotel options, check out the recommendations further down the page. Prices and availability vary depending on the season.

Weather in Utrecht

The weather here varies depending on what time of year it is and the current weather patterns.

The warm season lasts from June to September, with an average daily temperature above 66°F. The hottest month of the year in Utrecht is July, with an average high of 71°F and low of 56°F.

The cool season lasts from November to March, with an average daily temperature below 48°F. The coldest month of the year in Utrecht is January, with an average low of 34°F and high of 42°F.

Teddy's Tips for Kids in Utrecht

Traveling with kids? Teddy Traveler has compiled a list of his favorite activities for you and your kids to do while here! Here are some of his favorites –

Take a kayak tour as a family through the canals of Utrecht! This is a favorite activity to do here! Book your spot here.

Your kids will love visiting the Spoorwegmuseum! An interactive railway museum all about train travel! For more information, check out their website here.

Take your family to Castle De Haar! Explore the ornate rooms & enjoy the beautiful gardens together! Reserve your tickets here.

Visit the Nijntje Museum – a children’s museum dedicated to the famous little white bunny! You can get more information here.

Visit Zaanse Schans! Your kids will love visiting this recreated Dutch village with beautiful old windmills and cute green wooden houses. Enjoy the Dutch costumes, windmills, and interactive exhibits on chocolate making, wooden clog carving, barrel making, and pewter casting. Reserve your tickets here!

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