Canal cities beyond Amsterdam
Leave Amsterdam to explore Delft and Utrecht, drifting canals by boat or bike along quieter streets and towpaths daily at ease.
Utrecht, in the heart of the Netherlands, is a city of canals and cultural vitality. The Dom Tower offers panoramic views, while the Oudegracht canal is lined with shops and cafés. The city’s museums, including the Railway Museum and the Centraal Museum, provide fascinating insights. Utrecht’s blend of history, academia, and creativity makes it a captivating Dutch city.
Neighbourhoods in and around Utrecht
Holidays by land and sea
On Utrecht’s edge, the UNESCO-listed Rietveld Schröder House, a Modernist masterpiece built in 1924 by Gerrit Rietveld and managed by the Centraal Museum. Book a tour in advance to explore it.
Take the local bus or cycle to Kasteel de Haar and explore the fairytale-like 19th-century castle with its stunning gardens.
Cycle or e-bike through Landgoed Rhijnauwen forest, stopping at Theehuis Rhijnauwen pancake house on Kromme Rijn. If your e-bike runs low, recharge by pedalling at Utrecht Bibliotheek while reading.
Hop onto the bus to Oud-Zuilen, a small town just outside Utrecht with a peaceful canal, impressive windmills and an enchanting 18th century manor house and gardens.
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