Utrecht in numbers
≈ 0.37 minhabitants, the fourth city
112 mDom Tower, the tallest church tower in the country
12,500places in the world's largest bicycle parking, at Utrecht Centraal
1579the Union of Utrecht, foundation of the Dutch Republic
Why people love it
A cycling city
Wide bike lanes, bike streets and parking everywhere.
Central location
Utrecht Centraal is the busiest station in the country: Amsterdam is about 30 minutes away.
Wharf canals
The Oudegracht has two levels: cellars and terraces right at the waterline.
Miffy's home town
Dick Bruna created Nijntje (Miffy) here; there is a museum for small children.
Neighbourhoods
- Binnenstad
- The historic centre inside the canal ring.
- Wittevrouwen and Oudwijk
- Charming 19th-century streets close to the centre.
- Lombok
- Multicultural, with the best international food shops.
- Leidsche Rijn
- A large new district in the west, popular with families.
- Uithof (Utrecht Science Park)
- The university campus with the hospital and student housing.
Things to do
- Climb the 465 steps of the Dom Tower for the view.
- Canoe or take a boat along the Oudegracht.
- Visit the Rietveld Schröder House, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Walk or cycle to the castles and estates along the river Vecht.
Sources
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