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theheartofholland.com “ One of the world’s most happiest contents places to live. A compact city filled with delightful cafes and restaurants, thousands of students and many artists WELcome IN UTRECHT 4

and musicians. Along the Oudegracht, TRAVEL TRADE 5

the central canal, cellar-level bars Facts and figures 6

and pubs line the towpath, which is UTRECHT HIGHLIGHTS 8 a charming place to watch the boats events 2016 14 and birds go by.” BBC MONDRIAAN TO DUTCH DESIGN 16 shopping 20 FOOD AND DRINKS 21 OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION 24 REGIOn 34 “Utrecht in top 10 ‘Unsung’ places of the “If you want canals, OPTIONS FOR EXCURSIONS 35 world: “Perhaps it’s the lure of Amsterdam gothic architecture and UTRECHTSE HEUVELRUG 36 that leads people to forget Utrecht. Whatever waxy cheeses without Gouda 38 the reason, this graceful city is bizarrely having to dodge British under-visisted. Its old town is encircled by SCHOONHOVEN 40 bachelor parties yakking woerden 42 a medieval canal and you can hop on a regurgitated Heineken BUNSCHOTEN-SPAKENBURG 44 boat tour to visit the city’s bustling, vibrant onto your souvenir clogs, heritage 46 wharves.” Utrecht beats the old Amsterdam hands-down.” SAMPLE ITINERARIES 50 Lonely Planet ACCESSIBILITY 56 CNN index 58

2 3 WELCOME TRAVEL TRADE TO UTRECHT Support for group visits The heart of Holland If you are planning to spend some time in the Netherlands with a group or individually, Utrecht is the beating heart of the Netherlands. you simply must include Utrecht in your A true university town that’s teeming with life, programme. Tourism Utrecht supports tour Utrecht has inviting terraces, hip nightspots, operators, shipping companies and bus welcoming restaurants and a full cultural companies without any charge and in a agenda. ‘Green, healthy and smart’, professional manner. that’s Utrecht! The average resident in Utrecht owns two bicycles, earning OUR SERVICE it the title ‘Bicycle Capital of the World’. • Tourism Utrecht provides tourist and current information about the city. • Tourism Utrecht is happy to organise an Utrecht is a dynamic city and has the ideal size to introductory visit to the city (including explore the centre by bike or on foot, yet expan- overnight accommodation, excursions, etc.) sive enough to enjoy modern architecture, trendy in accordance with your requirements. shops and interesting museums for days on • Tourism Utrecht provides proposals and end. Utrecht features Roman churches, medieval suggestions for exciting travel packages and wharves and naturally the magnificent Gothic interesting information. Dom, in addition to design by Rietveld, royal • Tourism Utrecht provides promotional texts. trains and distinctive musical clocks. Utrecht has • Tourism Utrecht can introduce you to a tremendously rich culture with lively events interesting partners, hotels, attractions scheduled throughout the year, from light art, film, and museums. 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. FREE IMAGES WITHOUT COPYRIGHT Tourism Utrecht also provides visual material you can obtain by simply requesting a link to our database via [email protected]. The link provides access to the Utrecht press agency media bank, a database TRAVEL TRADE CONTACT filled with photos that can be obtained from us without For more information and the current traffic situation any charge or copyrights. For the sake of convenience, in Utrecht, contact the Travel Trade department at: the photos have been subdivided into categories. The Sander Griffioen, Account Manager databank is updated annually and includes photos taken T +31 (0)30-2360024, [email protected] during the day, in the evening and in every season. theheartofholland.com

4 5 FACTS AND FIGURES FAMOUS UTRECHT PEOPLE FACTS AND FIGURES 1459 – 1523 Adriaan Floriszoon Boeyens Residents Approx. 330,000 A summary of the rich history (the only Dutch Pope ever, from 1522 Students Approx. 70,000 until his death in 1523 in Rome) Number of nationalities 168 1495 – 1562 Jan van Scorel (artist) Surface area 99 km² 1558 – 1627 Olivier van Noort (Dutch explorer; Hotels 50 the first Dutch person to sail around the world) Restaurants 350 1883 – 1931 Theo van Doesburg (one of the most Cafés 150 important representatives of Abstract Universities & Colleges 7 art in the 20th century) Museums 13 1888 – 1964 Gerrit Rietveld (Dutch architect, Theatres/ Concert halls 14 famous for the Rietveld Schröderhuis Wharves 4 km and the Rietveld chair) 1927 – TODAY Dick Bruna (graphic designer, artist, writer. Most famous creation: Miffy) 1934 – 2010 Anton Geesink (1964 Olympic judo champion in Tokyo) 1964 – TODAY Marco van Basten (footballer of Ajax, AC Milan, the Dutch National team and others) 1984 – TODAY Wesley Sneijder (footballer of Ajax, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Galatasaray and the Dutch National team) 1992 – TODAY Dafne Schippers (top athlete and World Champion 200 meters sprint)

Around 47 AD from 695 AD 1122 until the 1579 1713 th The Romans Willibrord, a Roman 16 century In 1579, the Union of In 1713, constructed the Catholic Archbishop and Utrecht was granted Utrecht was signed in the Treaty of castellum (fortress), missionary, redesigned a charter from 1122. Utrecht the city (the foundation Utrecht or Traiectum, which heralded the former castellum as remained the largest and most for Dutch Republic). was signed the development of Utrecht, a mission and converted important city in the Netherlands in the city. at the current Dom Square. the Netherlands. until the 16th century.

6 7 DOM CHURCH This is a historic cathedral with a UTRECHT HIGHLIGHTS rich history and a beautiful venue for See and Do 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. domkerk.nl UTRECHT SCIENCE PARK The largest knowledge centre in the 1 3 CANALS AND TRAJECTUM Netherlands and a trendsetter of contemporary architecture. The WHARVES LUMEN science park is home to Utrecht Due to Utrecht’s continuous develop- Trajectum Lumen involves an University, the Botanical Gardens, ment into the trade centre of the exploratory expedition through the PANDHOF the University Medical Center and Netherlands, a canal system was city in the dark, taking in artisti- The Pandhof, which dates from dozens of companies and leading created in the twelfth century AD. cally illuminated locations and the 1390-1400, is part of the Dom research institutes. The personifica- There is no other city in the world magnificent Utrecht city centre. After Church and among the most tion of ‘green, healthy and smart’ with comparable wharves, which sunset, a guide shows groups various magnificent courtyards in the Neth- utrechtsciencepark.nl were developed centuries ago to projects by renowned national and erlands. This monastery garden provide access to storage cellars. international light artists. with medieval period features and Today, many cellars have been trajectumlumen.com where ornamental plants and herbs transformed into special restaurants flower was renovated in the 19th and friendly outdoor cafés have century. The Pandhof is just one been created on the wharves. of the many courtyards in Utrecht. visit-utrecht.com visit-utrecht.com

PAUSHUIZE With its rich history, the Paushuize STELLING 2 DOM TOWER is among the most special listed VAN UTRECHT buildings in Utrecht. It owes its th With a height of 112 metres, the name to the only Dutch Pope ever, The 19 -century Stelling van Dom Tower is the highest church Adrianus VI, who had the house Utrecht consists of 16 fortresses tower in the Netherlands and can built from 1517. With its selection north, east and south of the city be seen from far outside of the of magnificent period rooms and and is part of the New Dutch city. It is the ultimate symbol of beautifully decorated salons, this is Water Defence Line, which was Utrecht, with 465 steps and a well- among the prettiest locations in the to protect the larger cities in the deserved magnificent view of the Netherlands. Netherlands from hostile attacks city once you make it to the top. from the east. paushuize.nl domtower.com visit-utrecht.com

8 9 UTRECHT HIGHLIGHTS UTRECHT HIGHLIGHTS See and Do Museums

1 CANAL BOAT 3 DOM UNDER 1 Rietveld 3 MIFFY MUSEUM EXCURSION DOMunder is an exploratory expedi- Schröderhuis There is only one Utrecht creation tion taking in visible and invisible more famous than the Rietveld chair, The Rederij Schuttevaer shipping traces from the past. Young and This is the masterpiece of Gerrit Miffy. Dick Bruna, renowned illustra- company provides interesting and old learn about the history of the Rietveld, the designer who built the tor and graphic designer, invented enjoyable boat excursions through Netherlands, Utrecht and the Dom house in 1924, commissioned by the his creation in 1955 while he was on the Utrecht canals. During the Square in particular, in a fun and wilful Truus Schröder. This was his holiday in Egmond aan Zee. Since excursion, information is provided interesting manner. first complete dwelling and a lavish 2006, nijntje (known as ‘Miffy’ in about the hidden beauty of the city. experiment. The Rietveld Schröder- domunder.com English) has lived in the dick bruna schuttevaer.com huis is a UNESCO World Heritage site house opposite the Centraal Museum. and an icon of the city of Utrecht. The home was temporarily closed to rietveldschroderhuis.nl the public in 2015. In February 2016, however, Nijntje will have an entirely new home: the Miffy Museum. miffymuseum.com

2 GUIDED CITY WALK 2 MUSEUM Explore the city from an entirely different angle accompanied SPEELKLOK by a Tourist Information Office Museum Speelklok may be guide; the perfect way to learn referred to as the merriest about Utrecht, from mystical museum in the Netherlands, courtyards to the Dom Square with a collection of automatic and from narrow alleyways to playing and renovated canals and wharves. instruments on display. utrechtvoorgroepen.nl museumspeelklok.nl

10 11 NEDERLANDS VOLKSBUURTMUSEUM Over one thousand years of the history of the most famous Utrecht working- class area, Wijk C, is on display in the Dutch museum of back streets and popular neighbourhoods. Sounds, history and experiences for all ages. volksbuurtmuseum.nl

CENTRAAL MUSEUM MUSEUM CATHARIJNECONVENT The Centraal Museum is one of the leading museums in UTRECHT St. Catherine’s Convent Museum is the museum for Utrecht. Visitors can wander through a fine collection of UNIVERSITY medieval religious art in Utrecht. Here visitors can more than 50,000 pieces, representing a wide array of art MUSEUM immerse themselves in the captivating story, both past movements and styles. The Centraal Museum is home to Haben Sie schon mal and present, of Christianity in the Netherlands. With a the world’s largest collection of Rietveld pieces, and it Utrecht University collection of both Protestant and Catholic art and features work by internationally renowned Dutch artist Museum is where the cultural objects, the museum is unique in the world. Dick Bruna. city of Utrecht preserves catharijneconvent.nl centraaalmuseum.nl its academic heritage. Visitors to the stimulat- ing exhibitions can peek over the shoulders of scientists of today and the past. universiteitsmuseum.nl

RAILWAY MUSEUM Young and old alike will enjoy an outing to the Railway Museum. This playful museum is housed SONNENBORGH OBSERVATORY AND in the old Maliebaan Station ASTRONOMY MUSEUM and is within walking dis- MUSEUM FOR CONTEMPORARY Emperor Charles V had the Sonnenborgh bastion built UTRECHT FOR GROUPS tance of the city centre. The ABORIGINAL ART (AAMU) in the sixteenth century to defend Utrecht against a museum has an extensive The AAMU in Utrecht is the only museum in Europe new deadly weapon: the mobile cannon. The city walls Utrecht voor Groepen (Utrecht for Groups) collection of historic trains. that has contemporary Aboriginal visual art from were reinforced with four bastions, and Sonnenborgh can take care of the organisation of a day trip You can see and experience Australia on display. Like the art inside, the museum is the last remaining and nearly intact bastion. Today, or longer, allowing Tourism Utrecht to serve 175-year-old railways is also continuously changing. Every year, there are Sonnenborgh has a public observatory and a museum clients even better. The organisation provides in Utrecht’s largest and two new exhibitions that occupy the entire museum. for meteorology, astronomy and bastion history. an inexhaustible source of information for the most prestigious museum. most interesting activities. aamu.nl sonnenborgh.nl spoorwegmuseum.nl utrechtvoorgroepen.nl 12 13 DOM TOWER EXHIBITION EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL AT THE CENTRAAL MUSEUM Events 2016 (26 August - 4 September) (24 June - 2 October) The largest early music festival in Always something going on The Centraal Museum will host an the world lends a unique atmosphere exhibition about the Dom Tower to Utrecht every year. More than over the summer months. From the 200 concerts are held in the 1700TH YEAR OF ST. MARTIN Middle Ages into modern times, the TivoliVredenburg music venue and (throughout 2016) tower has always been the symbol Utrecht’s city centre during this The 1700th anniversary of St. Martin, the patron saint of of the city that Utrecht residents six-day event. 2016 marks the th Utrecht, will be celebrated in 2016. Throughout the memo- affectionately refer to as ‘Domstad’. 35 annual event that just keeps rial year, numerous activities will be held in the city to Special drawings, paintings, getting bigger and bigger. The celebrate that fact. On and around 11 November 2016, the medieval tools and 3D animations festival attracted nearly 65,000 grand finale will take place for the feast day of the histori- will illustrate the tower’s nearly attendees to the Domstad in 2015. 700 years of history. cal saint. The annual St. Martin’s Parade is a high point of oudemuziek.nl the celebrations and a spectacle to behold. centraalmuseum.nl sintmaartenutrecht.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 repre- CULTURAL SUNDAYS sent the three monotheistic religions (3 Apr, 1 May, 4 - 5 June, 4 September, 30 October) of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Several times a year Cultural Sundays organises one The exhibit will highlight the or multi-day cultural programmes, each with a specific similarities, the differences and theme. Working closely with cultural institutions and the common roots of these major organisations in Utrecht, Cultural Sundays has grown world religions. since its inception in 2002 into an original and successful catharijneconvent.nl brand. The activities for every Cultural Sunday have been designed around a particular theme. culturelezondagen.nl TEN YEARS OF ‘LE GUESS WHO?’ HACKING HABITAT (10 - 13 November) Now in its tenth consecutive year, (26 February - 6 June) this spectacular event showcases This spring, the former prison on the pioneering pop music. The annual Wolvenplein will be the backdrop for music showcase takes place in the the Hacking Habitat exhibition. This city centre of Utrecht. Mainly new internationally renowned exhibition national and international artists are demonstrates how modern technol- introduced to the public at various ogy impacts our daily lives. The stages around the city. ‘Le Guess prison is a metaphor for the ways in Who?’ is a journey of discovery in which technological, political and a pool of surprisingly good and – economic systems have taken hold of for many – largely unknown artists. our lives. leguesswho.nl hackinghabitat.com 14 15 Rietveld’s masterpiece: Rietveld Schröderhuis 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. 100 years of shaping the world Runs from 4 March 2017 - 11 June 2017 Location Centraal Museum, Utrecht Utrecht-Amersfoort is the place where four great De Stijl artists were born: Piet Mondrian, centraalmuseum.nl 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 Rietveld Schröderhuis Amersfoort today that reminds us of Mondrian and Rietveld. 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 For instance, a visit to the soon to be reopened 1924. This masterpiece has been included on Rietveld Schröderhuis features on UNESCO's Mondriaanhuis in Amersfoort is actually a UNESCO's World Heritage List and is regarded World Heritage List, along with, amongst visit to the house where Piet Mondrian was as a high point of the modern De Stijl move- others, the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben. An icon of born. Utrecht has the largest Rietveld collec- ment. In 1931, Rietveld also designed four the Netherlands! The house was designed and tion in the world. The original red and blue town houses on the Erasmuslaan according furnished by Gerrit Rietveld (1888-1964). Rietveld chair is on permanent display in to the aesthetic ideals of the Modern Move- Runs from permanent the Centraal Museum. Furthermore, with the ment in architecture. Utrecht has a compact Location Rietveld Schröderhuis, Utrecht Rietveld Schröderhuis, Utrecht has the only city centre. Because all the places of interest rietveldschroderhuis.nl UNESCO World Heritage site that fits in with are nearby, a bicycle is the perfect means to the Mondriaan to Dutch Design theme. Rietveld discover them. Bike Tour De Stijl and Mondrian never met. But this is about to Gerrit Rietveld left his mark on change in Utrecht and Amersfoort in 2017! Centraal Museum modern-day Utrecht. With a city The Centraal Museum strives to broaden the guide from the VVV (tourist information horizons of its visitors with art and culture office), go on a bicycle tour of the relics UTRECHT from Utrecht. Utrecht is an international- of this great master of modern art. ly-oriented, historical and modern city, and Rietveld's architectural masterpieces The world-famous architect Gerrit Rietveld the museum tells stories from Utrecht's world, can be seen throughout the city. The (1888-1964) was born and raised in this from Roman times until now (and the future). absolute high point of this bicyle tour modern university town, with its rich medie- The collections of works by the Caravaggisti is a visit to the Rietveld Schröderhuis, val past. He was one of the most important and Modern Realists, famous fashion desig- Rietveld's masterpiece and a UNESCO and influential architects/artists of the last ners (e.g. Viktor&Rolf), De Stijl masters (e.g. Entire World Heritage site. century. His groundbreaking designs can Gerrit Rietveld, Bart van der Leck and Theo be admired in the Centraal Museum and in van Doesburg) and history (from Roman limes 2017 Runs from 2017 Utrecht-Oost, where he built the Rietveld to the Peace of Utrecht) help to make these Location Utrecht Schröderhuis (near the Wilhelmina Park) in stories accessible for a wide audience. utrechtvoorgroepen.nl 16 17 AMERSFOORT

In the middle of the Netherlands lies not "from nature", driven by the idea still inspires artists, designers and Amersfoort, a pleasant town with that the interrelationship between architects today. His iconic work, his a medieval past and no fewer than colours would lead to "harmony". search, his artistic and spiritual deve- Utrecht - Amersfoort: the breeding ground of Rietveld & Mondrian 650 monuments. Amersfoort is the lopment, his friends and his famous birthplace of one of the pioneers Kunsthal KAdE projects works by ateliers are examined during a 1-hour of abstract and non-figurative art: the De Stijl artists onto the present multimedia experience. and uses these works to show how Piet Mondrian (1972-1944). Mondrian Runs from planned reopening in Utrecht Amersfoort artists continued to study the auto- was one of the main contributors the spring of 2017 - nomous power of colour in the deca- Centraal Museum to the magazine De Stijl. In the permanent des following De Stijl: via abstract “Rietveld’s Masterpiece” Mondriaanhuis, the house on the Location Mondriaanhuis, Kortegracht in Amersfoort where expressionism and postwar concrete (March - June) Amersfoort Largest Rietveld collection Mondriaanhuis he was born, you can marvel at the art to contemporary artists who have mondriaanhuis.nl “One must not adapt, artist's journey through life. In the studied colour as an independent Rietveld Schröderhuis Drachten but create.” (permanent) modern Kunsthal KAdE, you can element. Think here of such artists Zonnehof Paviljoen as Jozef Albers, Yves Klein, Angela (UNESCO) see the colours of De Stijl and their Gerrit Rietveld Bulloch, Gerhard Richter and Olafur Gerrit Rietveld “Tours and artistic legacy reflected in a selection The exhibition pavilion De Zonnehof Eliasson. Special Events” (2017) of works of art. Both locations are in Amersfoort is one of the most Zonnehof Paviljoen within walking distance from the Runs from May to September 2017 important late works of the architect Centraal Museum “Gerrit Rietveld” (permanent) city centre. The title "Best Hotel City Location Kunsthal KadE, Gerrit Rietveld and is a respected “Collection Theo van Doesburg” of the Netherlands in 2015" and its Amersfoort example of postwar functional (permanent) central location make Amersfoort kunsthalkade.nl architecture. The building is one of Kunsthal KAdE an ideal starting point for visiting a kind in the Netherlands: the only Centraal Museum “The Colours of De Stijl” the Mondrian to Dutch Design year Mondriaanhuis other original exhibition pavilion by “Collection Bart van der Leck” (May - Sept) throughout the Netherlands. "One must not adapt, but create." Rietveld is in Venice. The pavilion, (permanent) The Mondriaanhuis in Amersfoort which was opened in 1959, served as Leiden Leiden, de Lakenhal Kunsthal KAdE is the house where the great artist a Centre for Modern Art until 2007. Bike Tour De Stijl Otterlo Den Haag “Open Air Museum 100 Kunsthal KAdE organizes exhibitions Pieter Cornelis Mondrian, the son of It was then used for a variety of “Rietveld Architecture” (2017) Utrecht - Amersfoort in the areas of (modern) art, architec- a Dutch Reformed headmaster, was functions. It also housed the Armando Winterswijk years De Stijl” (May - Sept) ture, design and contemporary visual born in 1872. The Mondriaanhuis tells Museum for a time. With a view to the Den Haag, culture. The Kunsthal is located in the the story of the life, work and ideas of centenary of De Stijl, the municipality Gemeentemuseum Eemhuis, which was designed by the Mondrian, whose influence on art and of Amersfoort is looking into the “Mondrian & Van der Leck” Rotterdam-based architectural firm design is still felt today. possibility of a new cultural function (Feb - May) Neutelings Riedijk Architects. together with Amersfoort in C. The “Piet Mondrian: The Mondriaanhuis will undergo a feasibility of a restoration will also A Retrospective” (May - Aug) Exhibition: The colours of De Stijl metamorphosis in 2016/2017 and be explored. In 2017, the pavilion and Otterlo, Kröller-Müller The three primary colours (red, will be reopened in 2017, the cen- the architecture of Rietveld will be “Arp: The poetry of forms” yellow and blue) are archetypal and tennial of De Stijl. This museum of the main focus of an exhibition and (March - June) synonymous with De Stijl. Kunsthal concrete art, which was founded in ancillary programme of lectures. KAdE has highlighted the use of 1994, is being transformed into an Winterswijk, Runs from 2017 colour by the De Stijl artists in a international museological experience Villa Mondriaan Location Zonnehof Paviljoen, special exhibition held in connection which will take visitors on a journey “The early years of Piet Gerrit Rietveld with the centenary of De Stijl. What to the numerous inspirations for Mondrian” (permanent) the De Stijl artists had in common Mondrian's ideas and work. Drachten, Dr8888 is that they strived for colour as an A visit to the Mondriaanhuis is a visit-utrecht.com/100yearsdestijl “De Stijl in Dachten: independent element "from art" and reintroduction to the wilful artist who Theo van Doesburg” (Jan - Apr) 18 SHOPPING TOURISM FOOD AND DRINK UTRECHT PROVIDES AN Shopping heart of the Netherlands OVERVIEW OF ALL Something for everyone THE SHOPPING AREAS UPON SHOPPING AROUND REQUEST BEER IN UTRECHT THE CANALS Naturally beer is served in Spend some wonderful a university city such as shopping time along the Utrecht, and the Utrecht Oudegracht, with its large beer of De Leckere is department stores and chain available at many locations. stores selling clothing, shoes, The brewery in Stadskasteel skincare products and much, Oudaen is unmatched and much more. If you need a there are the lovely beer rest, simply take a break on cafés such as Olivier (in a one of the sunny outdoor former conventicle) and cafés by the water. This is Café België, known for its the ultimate combination SHOPPING MALL huge selection. of characteristic Utrecht Hoog Catharijne is the very best shopping centre in visit-utrecht.com and extensive shopping. the Netherlands for endless indoor shopping, with visit-utrecht.com 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 ENJOYING A MEAL ALONG THE CANALS and houses. Everyone is sure to have a wonderful time as they hoogcatharijne.nl eat lunch or dinner along the Oudegracht, where dishes from all corners of the world are served while UTRECHT COFFEE boats sail by. From an Argentinean steak to a Dutch It is a fact that Douwe VINTAGE SHOPPING pancake, dishes from all over the world are served up beside the water of Utrecht’s most beautiful and Egberts is real Utrecht Utrecht is characterized attractive canal. coffee, but a delicious by the many unique design cup of coffee is available and vintage shops. At visit-utrecht.com everywhere in Utrecht, the Voorstraat and the such as at the coffee bars Zadelstraat are for example at the Korte Jansstraat, shops and cafés that are WINE IN UTRECHT Vinkenburgstraat, MARKETS specialized in fashion, Utrecht is also perfect for Vismarkt, Voorstraat, There are plenty of markets in Utrecht and Utrecht design, coffee, art, presents, enjoying a good glass of Vredenburg, Oudegracht market vendors offer their products on various days food, beer and film. Here wine. Popular wine bars and at the station. at different locations in the city of Utrecht. The Satur- you can find goods like are Lefebvre (Neude 2), visit-utrecht.com day markets are by far the best and most popular; the nowhere else in the world. Rubens Proeflokaal Janskerkhof is the venue for a flower market and the puhashop.nl (Nieuwegracht 197) and Breedstraat is famous for the fabric market. There is VinVin (Predikherenstraat also fresh fish, fruit, and stamps, second-hand goods 19). And then there is Dom and even cars available. Tower wine: a delicious wine with a Utrecht touch. visit-utrecht.com visit-utrecht.com 20 21 RESTAURANT / FOOD AND DRINK do you want an CAFÉ WINKEL overview of VAN SINKEL Restaurants for groups restaurants The Winkel van for groups? Sinkel is located in Utrecht also has plenty to offer for groups, see index on page 60! a singular historic with restaurants at every square where groups building and has can have an extensive meal. And then there is a varied French/ the Oudegracht. In short, there are plenty of International cuisine with fresh options in Utrecht. Following are some examples dishes daily. of special restaurants in Utrecht. dewinkelvansinkel.nl

RESTAURANT LE CONNAISSEUR BELGIAN BEER CAFÉ OLIVIER In a cosy ambiance Belgian Beer Café Olivier is established in an ancient Le Connaisseur conventicle, where guests can enjoy a Belgian beer with welcomes groups for their dinner in a wonderful ambiance. In 2013 and 2014 a tasteful diner for a Olivier was proclaimed the best café in the Netherlands. give-away. The kitchen HET VECHTHUIS cafe-olivier.be has an international Het Vechthuis has wonderful options for groups, with style but prepares plenty of room for parties at a charming and stylish classical Dutch and location, for a tasty lunch, meal or dinner buffet. It is PANCAKE RESTAURANT DE MUNTKELDER French dishes as well. also a perfect location for parties and congresses. In a historical wharf cellar is an ultra-Dutch restaurant; Le Connaisseur is De Muntkelder. Until 1911, a stamp maker of Rijks Munt located in the centre For forty years, the Het Vechthuis family business has was established on the spot where now the very best of Utrecht enthusiastically focused on ensuring an exploration pancakes are prepared. of Utrecht and its environs to be an unforgettable leconnaisseur.nl demuntkelder.nl experience. Options are endless; consider departing from the Vechthuis for a wonderful cruise on the river CITY CASTLE OUDAEN Vecht and conclude it in one of the rooms with a cof- The historic City Castle fee table, dinner, buffet or BBQ! Oudaen provides high-quality catering, Het Vechthuis has no fewer than nine rooms to choose in addition to a guided from, each with their very own atmosphere and capac- tour of the brewery in ity. Naturally, every room at Het Vechthuis has ameni- the vaults of the castle. ties such as a private entrance, separate wardrobe, HAGENOUW ETEN & DRINKEN Located in Utrecht private bathroom and a charming bar. city centre, it is easily A restaurant at a very practical location, close to accessible. The Vechthuis is easily accessible by car, coach, and the railway station. Hagenouw Eten & Drinken has something to suit everyone’s taste for lunch and oudaen.nl public transport and is located near the Utrecht city centre. The party and congress centre has a spacious dinner, in a very attractive atmosphere. Hagenouw is and free car park (250 parking spaces). always good to consider for a meal. vechthuis.nl hagenouw.net

22 23 do you want an overview of hotels, incl. the number of rooms, in Utrecht and its vicinity? see index on page 58!

OVERNIGHT GRAND HOTEL KAREL V ACCOMMODATION Grand Hotel and Restaurant Karel V is an exceptional five-star hotel in the historic Utrecht city centre, where Tomorrow is another day medieval charm and modern luxury are combined. The magnificent building complex with beautiful courtyards If you really intend to take the time to explore dates from the 14th century and was reopened in 1999 wedding or family celebration is a guaranteed Utrecht, simply stay overnight in the city. after a drastic renovation. Where the knights of the special and prestigious experience, 2 There are all kinds of overnight accommodation Teutonic Order were once seated with Charles V and • 10,000 m courtyard with a lovely outdoor café – in Utrecht, with hotels in various price ranges, his sister Mary of Hungary as important guests, these the best-kept secret of Utrecht. from budget to deluxe. Those looking for a low- walls now hold: The enthusiastic employees do their utmost to ensure an budget stay can consider a hostel in the centre, • 121 special hotel rooms and suites, unforgettable yet relaxing stay, with everything catered for. or a friendly guesthouse, bed and breakfast, or • the gastronomic Grand Restaurant, • the friendly Brasserie Goeie Louisa with authentic Grand Hotel and Restaurant Karel V is centrally located rent an apartment. Utrecht has various group in the historical Utrecht city centre and within walking accommodations. Following is a selection of the regional dishes, • the medieval Caves Caroli pub cellars, distance of all of the places of interest and entertainment options for overnight accommodation in Utrecht. • a wellness centre with indoor swimming pool, venues with a view of the Dom, near the main railway After all, tomorrow is another day! • 13 historical and stylish rooms where a meeting, station, arterial roads and private parking facilities. congress, conference, product presentation, dinner, karelv.nl 24 25 VAN DER VALK HOTEL DE BILT – UTRECHT Van der Valk Hotel De Bilt – Utrecht has been a popular TV, telephone, locker and Internet. The rooms on hotel for many visitors from home and abroad for many the ground floor have a patio and the rooms on the first years. Located just outside the city of Utrecht in a woody floor a balcony. area on the outskirts of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug ridge, the hotel provides guests with an attractive and tranquil The restaurant has a large and very stylish à la carte location that is unequalled for a hotel of this calibre. restaurant divided among various rooms, each with its It has a spacious private car park that is also suitable very distinctive atmosphere. The kitchen is perfectly for coaches and is located near motorways which equipped to prepare dishes for groups and is open for ensures good accessibility. lunch and dinner. biltschehoek.com Van der Valk Hotel De Bilt - Utrecht has 102 stylishly decorated hotel rooms with a bath, shower, lavatory, radio,

CARLTON PRESIDENT Located on the outskirts of the city of Utrecht is the breakfast, lunch and dinner are served. Guests can enjoy Carlton President; a stylish four-star hotel near the A2 in a delicious cappuccino, a freshly drawn beer or a good the direction of Amsterdam. The hotel is a perfect starting glass of wine in the Lounge. point for an exploratory expedition of the historic and cultural attractions in the environs. Utrecht city centre is Guests avail of the Leisure Centre free of charge for accessible within 15 minutes. some relaxation or exercise, with a whirlpool, sauna, steam bath, solarium, health club and relaxation room. Relax after a busy day in one of the 164 spacious rooms with everything supplied for a lovely stay, such as air- The hotel has over 200 parking places and free parking conditioning and free WiFi, a spacious bathroom with a for coaches. separate bath and shower. In addition, the hotel has an carlton.nl/president attractive and multifunctional Garden Brasserie where 26 27 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 confir- mation 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 bus. Various attractions are nearby, such as Fort conscious guidelines, and this also applies to the exten- Rijnauwen and Fort Vechten, and Postillion Hotel Utrecht sive restaurant and the eighteen multifunctional rooms Bunnik is the perfect operating base for a bicycle ride for meetings, gatherings or parties. or walking tour on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug ridge. In short, this is a multifunctional hotel which is perfect Postillion Hotel Utrecht Bunnik is centrally located at the for a group visit by coach. A12 and easily accessible by public transport: Utrecht postillionhotels.com city centre can be reached within 15 minutes by car or 28 29 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 LOGIS HOTEL HET WAPEN VAN HARMELEN a popular destination for tourists who want city trips that set for a three-course dinner. With its large terrace, the Located at the old Rhine and just under ten kilometres combine culture with history and nature. Various cycling Grand Café of Hotel Bergse Bossen offers the perfect place from Utrecht city centre, Logis Hotel Het Wapen van and hiking trails start from the hotel and lead on through to relax at day’s end. According to many, this is the most Harmelen has splendid accommodation, parking beautiful scenery, castles, museums and historic towns delightful hotel bar in the Netherlands! facilities for coaches and has every amenity required and villages. for a wonderful stay. the perfect operating base for this, and in addition has The hotel’s 65 comfortable rooms overlook lush greenery With ample parking, Hotel Bergse Bossen is an ideal starting point for your introduction to Utrecht, as well Thanks to its central location (along the A12), the Wapen plenty of experience with groups. and each room has all the amenities with a TV, telephone, as travel onward to the rest of the Netherlands. Discover van Harmelen is a perfect operating base for excursions radio, safe, Wi-Fi and a bathroom with either a bathtub the Keukenhof, Bunschoten-Spakenburg, Amsterdam, throughout the Netherlands. In addition, the hotel is The hotel has 42 rooms, most of which have a view over or shower and toilet. The entire hotel is on the same level, Utrecht, Gouda, Kinderdijk and the attractions of near the largest castle in the Netherlands: De Haar Castle. the tranquil pastures, while others look out on the making it accessible for people with disabilities. Utrechtse Heuvelrug from Hotel Bergse Bossen. It’s all During the year, many activities are held at De Haar old village church square. In the restaurant, breakfast, within less than an hour away! Castle, such as concerts, large fairs, children’s activities lunch and dinner are served, and there is also a bar. Enjoy the restaurant’s generous breakfast and lunch and theatre. Logis Hotel Het Wapen van Harmelen is hotelharmelen.nl buffets and pull up a chair in the evening to a lovely table bergsebossen.nl 30 31 VAN DER VALK HOTEL VIANEN PARK PLAZA UTRECHT Hotel Vianen is situated in a Park Plaza Utrecht is a comfortable beautiful green environment, and it four-star in the heart of Utrecht is the perfect base for one to visit and easily accessible for coaches. Utrecht and the central Netherlands. It has 120 modern rooms in The hotel has 200 comfortable rooms addition to Restaurant Plein 50, and luxury suites with private Plein 50 Bar & Brasserie, and a terrace or balcony, bathroom, refrig- health club. erator, 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 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 STAR LODGE HOTELS feature comfortable beds, a whirl- Budget-friendly overnight stays in a three-star design APOLLO HOTEL UTRECHT pool bath and air conditioning. CITY CENTRE hotel at the edge of Utrecht’s city centre. Star Lodge Hotels hotelhouten.nl is centrally located in the Netherlands at the outskirts of Apollo Hotel Utrecht City Centre Utrecht, next to the Voorveldse Polder city park and Fort is located right in the heart of De Bilt and around the corner from Utrecht Science Park. the Utrecht city centre. At the back The hotel is just a few minutes cycling or strolling from and for cool design with natural components. The hotel of the hotel is the old inner the old town centre with terraces on the inviting squares has 85 rooms with views of the nearby stables or the city city with its well-known canals, or at the unique wharf cellars along the canals. Of course, park, and it is easily accessible as it is located on one of vaulted cellars, museums, climbing the Dom Tower and shopping in trendy shops on the arterial roads of Utrecht. Amsterdam and Keukenhof countless restaurants and the Twine Street and Voor Street are a must. are a 45-minute journey from Star Lodge Hotels. Dom Tower, of course. apollohotelsresorts.com Star Lodge Hotels is located at the outer boundary of the Star Lodge Hotels has a coach park available especially lively city of Utrecht and near the tranquillity of the city for large groups traveling by coach. park. The hotel was built in 2014 with an eye for history starlodge.nl 32 33 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 30 minuten an intimate and historic backdrop and a varied KEUKENHOF selection of events ensure that Utrecht is the BUNSCHOTEN- perfect operating base from which to explore 60 minuten SPAKENBURG the Netherlands. Cheese city Gouda, fishing village Bunschoten- 1 Spakenburg, silver city Schoonhoven, the rural 5 9 city of Woerden and the Kinderdijk windmills are 30 minuten all within an hour’s drive from Utrecht. But the 2 rich cultural heritage of the Province of Utrecht is also within arm’s length. For instance, you can WOERDEN easily combine a visit to the beautiful country utrechtse heuvelrug houses at the Utrecht Ridge or the National utrecht 15 minuten Military Museum in Soesterberg with a visit to the 10 6 7 city as part of a daytrip excursion. A good reason 8 to discover the province from your base in the city. 30 minuten 4 3 GOUDA

30 minuten Heritage

1 De Haar Castle 15 min 2 Slot Zuylen Castle 5 min SCHOONHOVEN 3 Amerongen Castle 45 min 4 Huis Doorn 30 min 5 Soestdijk Palace 20 min 45 minuten 6 Museum Oud Amelisweerd 15 min 7 Waterline Museum Fort Vechten 15 min KINDERDIJK 8 De Grebbeberg 45 min 9 National Military Museum 30 min 34 10 Pyramid of Austerlitz 30 min 35 UTRECHTSE SIGHTS ACCESSIBILITY • Beautiful nature areas invite groups to walk The Utrechtse Heuvelrug lies just steps along dirt roads and forest paths, past farms from Utrecht and the Randstad. Via the HEUVELRUG and through charming villages and towns. A27 and A12 and within half an hour from • The stately Soestdijk Palace, the enchant- Utrecht, you can be standing in the middle The vibrant garden of Utrecht ing Amerongen Castle, Huis Doorn of the Heuvelrug: the vibrant garden of Museum and the chic Slot Zeist represent Utrecht. Coach companies have no problem but a few of the many impressive castles accessing the Heuvelrug. You can park at and estates in the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. most places free of charge. The major sights Group tours are available at all the above- and attractions have special parking for named locations. coaches. RBT Heuvelrug and Vallei will • Nowhere in the Netherlands compares to give you information about the best access the Heuvelrug for cycling. For a relaxing routes and advise you on the drop-off or educational recreational cycling tour points and parking locations for coaches. or for an all-out sporty day, the region’s For more information, contact staff at numerous trails and steep climbs are groepen.opdeheuvelrug.nl 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 TRAVEL TRADE SERVICES about the Pyramid of Austerlitz in Wouden- The Regional Office of Heuvelrug & Vallei berg and the National Military Museum in Tourism will be happy to provide you with Soest. You can also learn about the Grebbe- assistance. The following packages are berg with the impressive military cemetery available: in Rhenen and the adjacent Grebbe Line • A complete tour of the sights, attractions, (forward defence line). Special group pack- and events at the Heuvelrug. ages are available for all ages. • An online image bank with royalty-free 2016 EVENTS photos and texts for brochures, packages and websites. There are many events held at the Heuvel- • Information about hotels, holiday rug throughout the year. A few highlights: parks, and other options for • Night of Military Music (Soest) overnight stays. Saturday, 19 March 2016. An oasis of tranquillity just outside the • Ancient Crafts Market (Soest) Thursday, 5 May 2016 (Ascension Day). Randstad, located between Utrecht and • Slot Zeist Slottuin Theatre (Zeist) Amersfoort, the Utrechtse Heuvelrug late May through September 2016. RBT HEUVELRUG & VALLEI has alluring scenery, numerous estates • Cunera Day (Rhenen) T +31 (0)85-4857760, and vibrant towns and villages. Saturday, 11 June 2016. [email protected] • Flower parade (Leersum) opdeheuvelrug.nl @opdeheuvelrug Saturday, 17 September 2016. Walk or cycle along impressive castles and estates More information? • Castle tour (Doorn) in the hilly forests, meadows and heathland of groepen.opdeheuvelrug.nl the National Park. Experience one of the many Sunday, 18 September 2016. events and attractions and enjoy culinary • Winter in the Heuvelrug (entire region): delights in one of the area’s attractive restaurants. November and December 2016. Welcome to the Utrechtse Heuvelrug! More information? opdeheuvelrug.nl

36 37 Gouda SIGHTS ACCESSIBILITY • The fairy-tale Gothic town hall built Gouda is located at the heart of the Rand- A true Holland Classic in 1450. stad, adjacent to the motorway and only • St. John’s Church has 72 stunning 35 km from Utrecht. Combine Gouda with stained-glass windows from the your visit to Utrecht! You can also combine sixteenth century. Gouda with a visit to the windmills of • Museum Gouda has an extensive Kinderdijk, the Keukenhof and the cities of collection of art objects and city models Rotterdam, The Hague and Leiden. of Gouda as it was in 1562. The Klein America and Schouwburgplein • Goudse Waag | Gouda Cheese and car parks have special parking reserved for Crafts Museum. coaches. VVV Gouda can inform you about • Boat tours with Reederij de IJsel. access routes and the best places to drop off • City walks with the Gouda City Guides Guild. guests as close as possible to the attraction. • Dutch Resistance Museum (Verzetsmuseum). A great deal of information for tour operators • Syrup waffle workshop at the Van den is available on welcometogouda.com. Berg bakery and lunch room. • Tour led by Punselie Koekjesfabriek • And much more! TRAVEL TRADE SERVICES EVENTS The Gouda Tourist Information Office (VVV) • Cheese and Crafts market helps compile packages, and it offers the Every Thursday morning from 7 April to 1 following trade services: September 2016 (excepting Ascension Day). • An image bank on welcometogouda.com See how the cheesemakers and traders clap with royalty-free photos. hands while negotiating the best price. • Lyrics for your guides, websites and • Gouda Ceramics Days other publications. 5 May, Ascension Day and Friday, • Sample packages for groups and a 6 May 2016. complete list of restaurants with their • Gouda by Candlelight facilities and seating capacity for groups. Gouda is one of the most characteristic Friday, 16 December 2016. • Information on BEST WESTERN PLUS City Hotel Gouda, Campanile Hotel Gouda, Old Holland cities. The city is world More information? welcometogouda.com Hotel De Utrechtse Dom and many B&Bs. famous for its cheese, caramel waffles, artisanal candles, pipes, and pottery. 2016: OF ERASMUS IN GOUDA Historical Gouda is well worth a visit! Everything YEAR in the city centre is within walking distance: Erasmus is undoubtedly the most famous VVV Gouda the fairy-tale Gothic town hall built in 1450 and Dutch citizen Gouda has ever produced. Goudse Waag | located on the market, various museums and From 5 February to 27 June 2016, Kaas- en Ambachtenmuseum, Museum Gouda will host ‘I yield to no one’, St. John’s Church with its one-of-a-kind Gouda Markt 35, 2801 JK Gouda stained-glass windows. Try shopping and meandering a grand exhibit about his travels and the T +31 (0)182-589110, in the charming side streets of Gouda and along development of his philosophy. St. John’s the small canals. You can imagine yourself in Church will receive a special Erasmus [email protected] the Middle Ages; the period during which famous window. Numerous Erasmus activities VVVgouda @VVVgouda humanist Erasmus lived and worked in Gouda. will be held in Gouda in 2016. More information? welcometogouda.com Tourists frequently say, ‘Gouda is such a lovely city.’

38 39 Schoonhoven SEE AND DO ACCESSIBILITY • The Dutch Silver Museum Schoonhoven: Schoonhoven is situated on the river Lek Silver City since the Middle Ages with Dutch silver from 1600 to present, and along the N210, in the Green Heart plus contemporary silver art. of the Netherlands, 35 km from Utrecht • The Schoonhovse Edelambachtshuys: and only 15 km from UNESCO World located in the former Jewish synagogue Heritage Site ‘The Windmills of Kinderdijk’. with the largest museum collection of Therefore, you can combine a visit to antique silver in the Netherlands. Schoonhoven with Utrecht and, possibly, • Dozens of galleries, studios and jewellers, Kinderdijk. A combined visit to one of the including in the former water towers. many cheese farms is an absolute must! • A city park designed by Leonard Springer Coach companies have no problem enter- at the old city walls. ing Schoonhoven. Special coach parking is • Charming terraces in the city centre and available for free nearby the ferry. The old along the heavily-sailed river Lek. town can be reached within a few minutes’ • A beautiful town hall built in 1452 in the walk. For more information, contact the late Gothic style. tourist agency in the Dutch Silver Museum. • The Great or St. Bartholomew’s Church See also schoonhoven.info for more infor- of 1375 with its leaning tower. mation. • The old city gate from 1601, now used as a water barrier. • Beautiful sixteenth and seventeenth- century buildings such as the Stadskoren Warehouse and the Vergulde Swaen. TRAVEL TRADE SERVICES • Guided walks along the • Zilverstad Marketing helps travel agen- silversmithing sites. cies compile packages. Photographs and texts for brochures and websites are also As a silver city, Schoonhoven is unique. There have 2016 Events available. been silversmiths in Schoonhoven since the Middle • National Silver Day • A complete list of hotels, B&Bs Ages. This is reflected in the current streetscape always on Whit Monday (in May or June). and restaurants is available in the ancient monumental silversmithing sites, • Nazomer Festival upon request. featuring more than 40 events silversmith houses and more than 30 galleries, in September. jewellers and workshops. • Winter Silver City Sint Nicolaas and Christmas events Zilverstad Marketing Here silversmiths display traditional and modern from mid-November to late December. jewellery, utensils and, above all, autonomous silver art. • Schoonhoven Market Kazerneplein 4, The only training programme for gold and silversmiths every Wednesday morning on 2871 CZ Schoonhoven in the Netherlands (vocational training facility) is here. the Doelenplein. (Dutch Silver Museum) And the Dutch Silver Museum, housed in the former T +31 (0)182-385612 of +31 (0)6-23971290 Arsenal, has a remarkable collection of Dutch silver (citymarketeer Corné van Roest) from 1600 to the present. [email protected] The group will learn all about the shiny silverware, Schoonhoven Zilverstad silver brands and the craft. The museum has an attractive day package known as ‘Zilver-uitje’ that @cityschoonhoven includes a city tour. Visitors can often be overheard More information? schoonhoven.info saying, ‘Schoonhoven has such cosy shops.’

40 41 SEE AND DO • Events: Woerden is bursting with activity! woerden Experience culture in the city centre dur- • The Woerden City Museum: archaeological ing Culture Night and the Street Theatre treasures and many rotating exhibitions. Pearl of the Green Heart Festival. Enjoy the Shanty Festival and the • Woerden Castle: the most imposing nationally renowned Summer Lake and 600-year-old monument with alternating stroll along Woerden’s many speciality photo exhibits in the vaults. markets. • 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, ACCESSIBILITY you’ll be rewarded with the beautiful views overlooking the Green Heart. Woerden is centrally located in the • The Greyhound Mill or De Windhond: a Netherlands along the A12 and in the historic grain mill from 1755 that’s still in middle of the Green Heart of Holland. operation. Woerden is a public transport hub that • Boerderij de Boerinn: a rural farm for offers excellent connections between casual, welcoming outdoor activities. the major cities. Woerden is an easy city • Kameryck: pitching and putting on an for coach companies to access. eighteen-hole golf course in a beautiful natural setting. • De Blauwe Meije: gallery, local knowledge and arts centre in a wonderful location INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. Woerden Marketing is happy to help • City walk: go on a guided tour of signifi- travel agencies compile packages. The cant historical sites. organisation has a complete overview • Sailing: Experience Roman history while of all the activities on offer in Woerden. sailing through the canal of Woerden on a Photographs and texts for brochures Woerden is the capital of the Green heart. replica of a Roman ship! and websites are also available. The beating heart, where city and country • Walking and cycling: Woerden is located in the centre of the Green Heart. A good meet. Where cows graze happily and starting point for hiking and cycling cheeses are produced. A city where a unique routes in the Green Heart of Holland. Dis- and open landscape is combined with cover the unique country life of Woerden a contemporary and historic city centre. while on a scenic cycling tour. WOERDEN FARMER’S MARKET • Accommodation: sleep well at one of Stroll through historic Woerden and learn about the Woerden is known for its farmers’ markets and the cosy overnighting options: from a Roman history that comes to life and visit the six- speciality regional products. The rural life of the boutique city hotel and a beautiful Best teenth century ‘Stedehuys’ that has the last surviving Green Heart is evident all around the city. Every Western City Hotel to rural B&Bs in the pillory against the wall. Wander over the ancient Saturday throughout the year, you can sample area and farmer’s camping sites. WOERDEN MARKETING ramparts and descend down into the vaults honest, tasty local produce from the Green Heart at • Food and drink: the delicious local pro- of the castle. Enjoy the sights of the canals while the regional market in Woerden. Experience the duce can be found on the plates of many De Bleek 6, 3447 GV Woerden sailing on a Roman ship. Taste the finest cheeses in cheese market during the summer and discover the restaurants Therefore, the quirky local T +31 (0)348-745492 the original cheese warehouses, climb the mill and history of Woerden cheese at the historic cheese restaurants are ideally suited for having a [email protected] Petrustoren for a special vista and then enjoy one of market. Experience the unique Grass Cheese Day, as delicious lunch, dinner or drinks. For both Beleefwoerden @beleefwoerden the many terraces. Experience Woerden! well as the one and only real Cow Market in Woerden! individuals and large parties. More information? beleefwoerden.com

42 43 BUNSCHOTEN- SPAKENBURG Authentic and hospitable fishing village

EVENTS • 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 ACCESSIBILITY Market with farmers’ elements. Bunschoten-Spakenburg is located in the • Spakenburg Days centre of the Netherlands, 10 km from The last two Wednesdays in July and Amersfoort and 30 km from Utrecht. The the first two Wednesdays in August. village is located 5 km from the A1 and Large market with traditional costume is highly accessible. There is ample free parade, performances, demonstrations parking, even for tour operators. The car Bunschoten-Spakenburg is a beautiful village with and boat trips. park of the football clubs IJsselmeervogels authentic features, welcoming people, and modern • Eel Smoking Matches and Spakenburg are within 100 m from the shopping and restaurant facilities. On the fourth Wednesday in August. centre of Spakenburg. • Fisherman’s Day Though great attention is still paid to history and culture, Every first Saturday of September. time has not stood still here. The village has a lot of Atmospheric event with authentic demonstrations around the Old Port. activity, as well as numerous fun events. Daily the older TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER (VVV) ladies parade in their costumes and proudly explain the Oude Schans 90 significance of the coloured fabrics. PACKAGES • Sailing in an authentic fishing boat. 3752 AH Bunschoten-Spakenburg The centre of Spakenburg is located around the old • Shipyard Tour. T +31 (0)33-2982156, [email protected] museum harbour, with a bustling fishing boat wharf. • Fish Auction Demonstration. VVVBunschotenSpakenburg Cute shops and the Saturday market, the historic build- • Several options exist for expanding an @VVVSpakenburg ings, museums and cosy cafes and restaurants with arrangement, for example, by adding More information? their terraces make for a wonderful day or afternoon. lunch, dinner and a museum visit. vvvbunschoten-spakenburg.nl

44 45 HERITAGE AMERONGEN CASTLE The history of Amerongen Castle dates back Cultural province heritage 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 Utrecht is the ideal base for exploring the region. The region is Pierre Cuypers completely renovated the place. chock-a-block with cultural heritage within a stone’s throw. For a brief period of time it became the home of Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany before Many treasures are hidden in the Utrecht region, in and these have common themes in many cases. he found permanent residence in Huis Doorn. castles and country estates, such as the Amerongen Castle For instance, Huis Doorn is closely related to Amerongen kasteelamerongen.nl and Slot Zuylen Castle. But also in military heritage, Castle and likewise are the Museum Oud Amelisweerd such as the Pyramid of Austerlitz and the Grebbeberg. and the Pyramid of Austerlitz. What are the stories All that within a 30-minute drive from Utrecht. It is behind it? Disclose the secrets in the extensive collections not hard to combine a number of heritage locations, of the various heritage locations.

HUIS DOORN DE HAAR CASTLE From 1920 until 1941, Huis Doorn De Haar Castle is the largest and most luxury castle was the residence of Wilhelm II, in the Netherlands and among the international the last Emperor of Germany, top of historic country houses. Visitors to De Haar who lived in exile. After Germany Castle can relive the heydays of the castle, its was defeated in World War I in 1918, residents and the enormous wealth of the jet set at th he was given political asylum the beginning of the 20 century. in the Netherlands as a neutral kasteeldehaar.com nation. The home paints an authentic picture of the princely style of living that marks the transition from the 19th to the 20th Century. huisdoorn.nl

SOESTDIJK PALACE Soestdijk Palace is a unique experience. On display are the representative period interiors and SLOT ZUYLEN CASTLE some of the private living quarters of the most recent occupants. Slot Zuylen Castle is on the river Vecht in Oud-Zuilen, Soestdijk Palace also shows the th just outside the city of Utrecht. In the 18 Century, this way Prince Bernhard and Princess mediaeval castle was rebuilt and turned into a country Juliana have been living for many house. Its best-known occupant was a female author by years. The original atmosphere the name of Belle van Zuylen. Slot Zuylen Castle has been of the building has been retained open to the public as a museum for the last 60 years. Con- as much as possible. certs, events and guided tours bring the past back to life. paleissoestdijk.nl slotzuylen.nl 46 47 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 Fort bij Vechten is one of the largest and most splendid forts of the New Dutch Water Defence Line. PYRAMID OF AUSTERLITZ The strategic location, at the crossroads of the The only pyramid on European soil is situated in Roman limes and the New Dutch Water Defence Line, the village of Woudenberg. The Pyramid of Austerlitz and its unspoiled beauty qualify the fort as the icon is a relic from a time when the Netherlands, under of the Water Defence Line. The new Waterline Museum French rule, was subject to massive changes, which was opened on the fort in 2015. The still echo through in the present time. Matters such museum tells the unique story of the defence of the as surnames, the tax system and a registry of births, Netherlands by means of water. During an interactive deaths and marriages have all been introduced by journey of discovery, visitors learn about the Napoleon Bonaparte. power of water and what a water defence line is. defransetijd.nl waterliniemuseum.nl

48 49 SAMPLE ITINERARIES Sample 2 The heart of Holland 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 Sample 1 Typically Utrecht the heart of Holland. 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! 8:30 – 9 a.m. Utrecht – Gouda By coach to the “Cheese City” of Gouda. DAy 1 DAy 2 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Gouda 10:30 a.m. Arrival 9:30 – 11 a.m. City walk Visit the well-known Gouda cheese market and the Arrival by coach in Utrecht. Discover the rich history through unique stories historic city centre. about the Dom Square, the alleyways, courtyards, 11 a.m. – 12 noon Climbing the Dom Tower canals and wharfs. 1 – 1:30 p.m. Gouda – Schoonhoven The Dom Tower is at the centre The group travels by coach through beautiful of historic Utrecht. A “must see” 11 a.m. – 12 noon Museum Speelklok green pastures to the Silver City of Schoonhoven. during a visit to the city. A guided tour through the most cheerful museum in the Netherlands. 1:45 – 4 p.m. Schoonhoven 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. Lunch A “silver discovery tour” in the picturesque A delicious lunch at City Castle Oudaen. 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. Lunch Schoonhoven city centre. Lunch on the wharf. A good choice is 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Centraal Museum Pancake restaurant De Muntkelder. 4 – 4:30 p.m. Schoonhoven – Woerden The Centraal Museum has a rich and varied collection By coach right through the Green Heart to Woerden. of old, modern and applied art and fashion and city 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. DOMunder history collections. Stepping back in time under the Dom Square. 4:30 – 6 p.m. Woerden Woerden, where the city and the country come 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Drinks on the wharf 2:45 – 5:45 p.m. Shop till you drop together. With green pastures and homecraft Experience the real Utrecht with a drink at an From shopping malls to niche cheese making. outdoor café on the wharf. boutiques along the canals. 6:15 – 7:00 p.m. Woerden – Utrecht 5 – 6 p.m. Canal cruise 6 – 8 p.m. Dinner By coach back to the Dom City. Nominated for a UNESCO World Heritage Site Belgian Beer Café Olivier, judged and best to be explored from the water. the best café of the Netherlands for the second year in a row. 6 – 9 p.m. Dinner A 3-course dinner in Het Vechthuis. Perfect in combina- 8:30 – 10 p.m. tion with a canal cruise and free parking for coaches. Trajectum Lumen guided tour With a map or a tour guide 10 p.m. Overnight stay along the renowned light art Put your head to rest in one of the many works of the city. Utrecht hotels.

50 51 Sample 4 Castle route The province of Utrecht can be regarded as the Loire Region of the Netherlands, with castles Sample 3 Holland within the hour and country estates all around. For example: the Utrecht Ridge and Amelisweerd just further Looking for typical Dutch icons? Castles, down the road. Not only worth considering traditional costumes and Soestdijk Palace, for a guided tour in one of the castles, but also an instance? These and other gems are all within ideal spot for a scenic walk. a short distance from the city of Utrecht. As a hub of the Dutch road network, all these 9 – 9:45 a.m. Utrecht – Amerongen Castle places are within one hour’s drive by coach from By coach to Amerongen Castle. the Dom City. Come and discover it yourself! 10 – 11:30 a.m. Amerongen Castle 9 – 9:30 a.m. Utrecht – De Haar Castle Discover the place where the last By coach to De Haar Castle. Emperor of Germany first lived in exile in the Netherlands for 18 months. 9:45 – 11:15 a.m. De Haar Castle A trip to the biggest and most enchanting 11:30 a.m. – 12 noon Amerongen Castle – castle of the Netherlands. Huis Doorn Travelling by coach, the group takes the same 11:30 a.m. – 12 noon De Haar Castle – route Emperor Wilhelm II took to Huis Doorn. Bunschoten-Spakenburg By coach to the traditional fishing village of 12 noon – 2:30 p.m. Huis Doorn Bunschoten-Spakenburg. After lunch, visit the place where Emperor Wilhelm II lived until his death. 12 noon – 3 p.m. Bunschoten-Spakenburg Traditional costumes and the ancient 2:30 – 3 p.m. Huis Doorn – Slot Zuylen Castle Spakenburg harbour. Discover this gem within By coach to Slot Zuylen Castle. a stone’s throw from the city of Utrecht! 3 – 5 p.m. Slot Zuylen Castle 3 – 3:30 p.m. Bunschoten-Spakenburg – Follow in the footsteps of the best known Soestdijk Palace resident and revolutionary, Belle van Zuylen. By coach to Soestdijk Palace. 5 – 5:30 p.m. Slot Zuylen Castle – De Haar Castle 3:45 – 5 p.m. Soestdijk Palace By coach to the biggest castle in the Netherlands. A guided tour through the private quarters of the Royal family. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. De Haar Castle After walking in the beautiful gardens follows 5:15 – 5:45 p.m. Soestdijk Palace – Utrecht dinner in restaurant Koetshuis de Haar. By coach returning to Utrecht. 8:30 – 9 p.m. De Haar Castle – Utrecht 6 – 20:30 p.m. Dinner By coach returning to Utrecht. The former Court House has been transformed into a restaurant aptly called “De Rechtbank” (The Court House).

52 53 Sample 5 Military Heritage POUW TRAVEL Utrecht has been a strategic location in numerous battles for many centuries. The forts on the east When it comes to group transport and excursions side of the city are silent witnesses of those bygone years. But just a little further down the road are the in ‘The Heart of Holland’, Pouw Travel is the Grebbeberg and the Pyramid of Austerlitz. From the time of the French occupation to the Second World War. ultimate partner for incoming tourism. Due to its History is written in the Province of Utrecht. extensive experience in group transport, events and trips, Pouw Travel has been approached by Tourism OPTION 1 OPTION 2 Utrecht to realise a collaboration. The organisation is happy to function as an executive partner 9 – 9:30 a.m. Utrecht – Museum Oud Amelisweerd 9 – 10 a.m. Utrecht – National Military Museum for creative group travels or as an architect of a By coach to Museum Oud Amelisweerd. By coach to the National Military Museum. fully organised congress, conference or incentive. As part of Pouw Vervoer, a renowned coach 9:30 – 11 a.m. Museum Oud Amelisweerd 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. National Military Museum operator from the Central Netherlands, Pouw Travel A visit to a characteristic house in the middle The past, the present time and the future of is the reliable partner in and around Utrecht. of nature and once the residence of Louis Napoleon. the Dutch armed forces. The organisation prefers making use of local 11 – 11:30 a.m. Museum Oud Amelisweerd – 12 noon – 1:45 p.m. National Military Museum – knowledge about Utrecht and its environs to Pyramid of Austerlitz De Grebbeberg provide clients with an unforgettable excursion. By coach to Europe’s one and only pyramid and By coach to the Grebbeberg. Lunch in between. In consultation with the client, Pouw is a piece of French history in the Netherlands. happy to compile a varied programme that 2 – 4 p.m. De Grebbeberg suits the target group. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Pyramid of Austerlitz Visiting the historic battleground of the Grebbeberg. Guided tour on and around one of the A guided tour around parts of the Grebbe Line. ‘Customised work is the basic starting point’. most unique monuments in the Netherlands. Discover the Dutch-French connection! 4 – 4:45 p.m. De Grebbeberg – Utrecht Pouw Travel is happy to provide more By coach back to Utrecht. information about excursions and collaborations, 1 – 4 p.m. Walk / bike ride and to discuss options. After lunch, visitors may go for a walk or a bike ride in the splendid scenic setting of the Utrecht Ridge. 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.

54 55 Public transport ACCESSIBILITY Utrecht has a modern and efficient public transport The area around the main network, with the main railway station functioning railway station is currently Central in the Netherlands as a national junction. Trains arrive and depart under construction in order almost every minute to every corner of the country. to improve the connection Utrecht is centrally located in the Netherlands and thus easily accessible by Utrecht is also a European junction and various between the station and the coach from any direction, ensuring this city is the perfect operating base for a international connections run via Utrecht. old city centre. Other infra- From Brussels, you can be in Utrecht in two hours, structure users will experience visit to every Dutch place of interest. and from Cologne within 2.5 hours. For more little inconvenience as a information, go to nsinternationaal.nl. result of these activities.

Across the water By coach Utrecht is located near all of the main Utrecht is also easily accessible by water. tourist magnets in the Netherlands. 30 min. The Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal channel is the transit Amsterdam is at a mere thirty minutes’ route drive, the windmills of Kinderdijk with various options for mooring: (UNESCO World Heritage site) an hour • Km 37.515 - 37.650: East bank (length 135 m) away and the cheese city of Gouda • Km 37.650 - 37.785: East bank (length 135 m) 45 minutes away. In short, Utrecht is • Km 37.785 - 38.280: East bank (length 500 m) the perfect operating base when visiting • Km 38.540 - 39.490: East bank (length 950 m) wijk c • Km 39.490 - 39.625: East bank (length 135 m) the Netherlands. Surrounded by three Universiteits- main arterial roads, the A2, A12 and A27, kwartier 15 min. By plane Utrecht is the ultimate junction in the Netherlands. There is a direct connection between

Stadhuis- Schiphol airport and Utrecht, and it will Utrecht has many places to park the coach. kwartier take a group 30 minutes to come from The map shows the coach parking facilities Schiphol airport to the heart of Vredenburg- near the Utrecht city centre. kwartier RIETVELD the Netherlands; Utrecht. dom- SCHRöderhuis kwartier Museum Domtoren Speelklok 15 min. Available free parking outside By bike or on foot parking the Utrecht canals: Utrecht is large enough to Het Utrechts Archief • Jaarbeursplein AAMU spend several days and small (on request via [email protected]) enough to explore on foot. amsterdam parking (schiphol) • Galgenwaard Stadium Cycling is by far the easiest

(no official parking lot, but free access) Het Spoor- way to leave the canals of wegmuseum 35 km Museum Catharijne- the city behind. The city convent utrecht Because of ongoing renovation works has various locations around the Utrecht Central Railway where bicycles can be hired, rotterdam and many hotels and the Station, tour operators are advised to TRAVEL TRADE CONTACT Sonnenborgh - contact the Travel Trade department museum & Tourist Information Centre sterrenwacht Sander Griffioen, of Utrecht Tourism on +31 (0)30-2360024 Universiteits- VVV Utrecht Informatie museum (Sander Griffioen) for the most Utrecht Centrum have bicycles Account Manager Zuidelijk DICK BRUNA up-to-date information. Museum- HUIS for hire. T +31 (0)30-2360024, kwartier Centraal [email protected] Museum theheartofholland.com

56 57 Index Hotels

Rooms Location Bus p Contact Rooms Location Bus p Contact Grand Hotel Karel V ***** 121 Centre No Geertebolwerk 1, 3511 XA Utrecht Court Hotel City Centre Utrecht **** 30 Centre No Korte Nieuwstraat 14, 3512 NM Utrecht karelV.nl T +31 (0)30-2347832, [email protected] courthotel.nl T + 31 (0)30- 2330030, Apollo Hotel Utrecht City Centre **** 90 Centre No Vredenburg 14, 3511 BA Utrecht [email protected] apollohotelsresorts.com T + 31 (0)30-2331232, Hotel Mitland Utrecht **** 141 Stad Yes Ariënslaan 1, 3573 PT Utrecht [email protected] mitland.nl T +31 (0)30-2715824, [email protected] Carlton President **** 164 City Yes Floraweg 25, 3542 DX Utrecht Hotel Restaurant Oud London **** 88 Region Yes Woudenbergseweg 52, 3707 HX Zeist carlton.nl/president T +31 (0)30-2414182, oudlondon.com T +31 (0)343-491245, [email protected] [email protected] Hotel Theater Figi **** 97 Region No Het Rond 2, 3701 HS Zeist Postillion Hotel Utrecht Bunnik **** 88 Region Yes Kosterijland 8, 3981 AJ Bunnik figi.com T + 31 (0)30-6927400, [email protected] T + 31 (0)30-6569222, postillionhotels.com Malie Hotel Utrecht – 45 Stad No Maliestraat 2, 3581 SL Utrecht [email protected] Hampshire Classic **** T + 31 (0)30-2316424, NH Utrecht **** 276 Centre No* Jaarbeursplein 24, 3521 AR Utrecht maliehotel.nl [email protected] nh-hotels.com T +31 (0)30-2977977 Bilderberg Kasteel ‘t Kerckebosch **** 30 Region Yes Arnhemse Bovenweg 31, 3708 AA Zeist [email protected] bilderberg.nl T +31 (0)30-6926666, Park Plaza Utrecht **** 120 Centre No* Westplein 50, 3531 BL Utrecht [email protected] parkplaza.com/utrecht T +31 (0)30-2925160, [email protected] Holiday Inn Express Utrecht - 118 City Yes Van Deventerlaan 10, 3528 AE Utrecht Van der Valk Hotel De Bilt - Utrecht **** 102 Region Yes De Holte Bilt 1, 3732 HM De Bilt Papendorp *** T + 31 (0)30-8201060, biltschehoek.com T +31 (0)30-2205811, ihg.com [email protected] [email protected] Hotel Epping *** 31 Region No Utrechtsestraat 44, 3401 CW IJsselstein Van der Valk Hotel Houten **** 162 Region Yes Hoofdveste 25, 3992 DH Houten hotelepping.com T + 31 (0)30- 6883114, [email protected] hotelhouten.nl T +31 (0)30-6346800, [email protected] Mary K Hotel *** 9 Centre No Oudegracht 25, 3511 AB Utrecht Van der Valk Hotel Vianen **** 200 Region Yes Prins Bernhardstraat 75, 4132 XE Vianen marykhotel.com T + 31 (0)30-2304888, [email protected] hotelvianen.nl T +31 (0)347-325959, [email protected] Hotel Bergse Bossen *** 65 Region Yes Traaij 299, 3971 GM Driebergen bergsebossen.nl T + 31 (0)343-528150, [email protected] Logis Hotel Het Wapen van Harmelen *** 42 Region Yes Dorpsstraat 14, 3481 EK Harmelen hotelharmelen.nl T +31 (0)348-441203, [email protected] Star Lodge Hotels *** 85 City Yes Biltsestraatweg 92, 3573 PS Utrecht starlodge.nl T + 31 (0)30-800040, [email protected] Hotel Ibis Utrecht *** 84 City Yes** Bizetlaan 1, 3533 KC Utrecht ibishotel.com T +31 (0)30-2910366, [email protected] NH Centre Utrecht *** 47 Centre No Janskerkhof 10, 3512 BL Utrecht nh-hotels.com T + 31 (0)30-2313169, * The group can get off by the door. [email protected] ** Available upon request.

58 59 Index Index Restaurants Museums max. Capacity groups Speciality Contact Location Contact Bar Restaurant Aperitivo 45 International Vinkenburgstraat 20, 3512 AB Utrecht Rietveld Schröderhuis Prins Hendriklaan 50 via Centraal Museum aperitivo-utrecht.nl T +31 (0)30-2331989, [email protected] rietveldschroderhuis.nl 3583 EP Utrecht T +31 (0)30-2362393 The Colour Kitchen 80 International Oudegracht 214, 3511 NS Utrecht [email protected] utrecht.thecolourkitchen.com T +31 (0)30-2322623, [email protected] Museum Catharijne Convent Lange Nieuwstraat 38 T +31 (0)30-2313835 3512 PH Utrecht [email protected] Broers Stadscafé-Restaurant 200 International and Janskerkhof 9, 3512 BK Utrecht catharijneconvent.nl broers.eu very hearty T +31 (0)30-2343406, [email protected] Centraal Museum Nicolaaskerkhof 10 T +31 (0)30-2362393 3512 XC Utrecht [email protected] De Rechtbank 80 International, Korte Nieuwstraat 14, 3512 NM Utrecht centraalmuseum.nl de-rechtbank.com deluxe T +31 (0)30-2330030, Miffy Museum Agnietenstraat 2 via Centraal Museum [email protected] miffymuseum.com 3512 XB Utrecht T +31 (0)30-2362393 Luden 45 French Janskerkhof 10, 3512 BL Utrecht [email protected] ludenutrecht.nl T +31 (0)30-2322344, [email protected] Museum Speelklok Steenweg 6 T +31 (0)30-2312789 3511 KC Utrecht [email protected] Belgisch Bier Café Olivier 30 Belgian Achter Clarenburg 6a, 3511 JJ Utrecht museumspeelklok.nl cafe-olivier.be T +31 (0)30-2367876, [email protected] Railway Museum Maliebaanstation T +31 (0)30-2306283, 3581 XW Utrecht [email protected] PANNENKOEKENBAKKERIJ 100 Pancakes Oude Gracht a/d Werf 112, 3511 AW Utrecht spoorwegmuseum.nl DE MUNTKELDER T +31 (0)30-2316773, AAMU (Museum for Oudegracht 176 T +31 (0)30-2380100 demuntkelder.nl [email protected] Contemporary Aboriginal Art) 3511 NP Utrecht [email protected] Hagenouw Eten & Drinken 100 International Godebaldkwartier 255, 3511 DR Utrecht aamu.nl hagenouw.net T +31 (0)30-2369511, [email protected] University Museum Lange Nieuwstraat 106 T +31 (0)30-2538028 3512 PN Utrecht [email protected] Stan & Co 40 International Ganzenmarkt 16a, 3512 GD Utrecht universiteitsmuseum.nl stan-co.nl T +31 (0)30-2334535, [email protected] Sonnenborgh observatory Zonnenburg 2 T +31 (0)30-8201420 3512 NL Utrecht [email protected] Zussen 80 International Korte Jansstraat 23, 3512 GM Utrecht sonnenborgh.nl zussen.com T +31 (0)30-2333633, [email protected] Het Utrechts Archief Hamburgerstraat 28 T +31 (0)30-2866611 3512 NS Utrecht [email protected] Het Vechthuis 500 International Jagerskade 13, 3552 TL Utrecht hetutrechtsarchief.nl vechthuis.nl T +31 (0)30-2613543, [email protected] Nederlands Volksbuurtmuseum Waterstraat 27 - 29 T +31 (0)30-2318292 (National Working-Class Museum) 3511 BW Utrecht [email protected] Polman’s Huis 120 Internationaal, Hoek Jansdam & Keistraat 2, 3512 HV Utrecht volksbuurtmuseum.nl polmanshuis.nl Frans en T +31 (0)30-2313368, vegetarisch [email protected] Stadskasteel Oudaen 200 Frans, Grand Café Oudegracht 99, 3511 AE Utrecht oudaen.nl T +31 (0)30-2311864, [email protected] Winkel van Sinkel 120 International Oudegracht 158, 3511 AZ Utrecht dewinkelvansinkel.nl T +31 (0)30-2303030, [email protected] Restaurant Le Connaisseur 100 French, Dutch, Oudegracht 59, 3511 AD Utrecht leconnaisseur.nl international T +31 (0)30 2310456, [email protected]

60 61 Index Index Attractions Heritage

Location Contact Location Contact Dom Tower Domplein 21 T +31 (0)30-2360010 De Haar Castle Kasteellaan 1 T +31 (0)30-6778510 domtower.com 3512 JE Utrecht [email protected] kasteeldehaar.nl 3455 RR Haarzuilens [email protected] Dom Church Achter de Dom 1 T +31 (0)30-6778515 Slot Zuylen Castle Tournooiveld 1 T +31 (0)30-2440255 domkerk.nl 3512 JN Utrecht [email protected] slotzuylen.COM 3611 AS Oud Zuilen [email protected] DOM under Domplein 4 T +31 (0)30-2339999 Amerongen Castle Drostestraat 20 T +31 (0)343-563766 domunder.nl 3512 JC Utrecht [email protected] kasteelamerongen.nl 3958 BK Amerongen [email protected] Pandhof Achter de Dom 1 T +31 (0)30-6778515 Huis Doorn Langbroekerweg 10 T +31 (0)343-421010 domkerk.nl 3512 JN Utrecht [email protected] huisdoorn.nl 3941 MT Doorn [email protected] Canal boat excursions Rederij Schuttevaer T +31 (0)30-2720111 Soestdijk Palace Amsterdamsestraatweg 1 T +31 (0)35-5412841 schuttevaer.com Weerdsingel O.Z. 4, 3514 AA Utrecht [email protected] paleissoestdijk.nl 3744 AA Baarn [email protected] City walks Tourism Utrecht T +31 (0)30-2360020 Museum Oud Amelisweerd Koningslaan 9 T +31 (0)30-8905460 utrechtvoorgroepen.nl Domplein 9, 3512 JC Utrecht [email protected] moa.nl 3981 HD Bunnik [email protected] Trajectum Lumen Tourism Utrecht T +31 (0)30-2360020 Waterline Museum Fort Vechten Marsdijk 2 T +31 (0)30-6565285 trajectumlumen.com Domplein 9, 3512 JC Utrecht [email protected] waterliniemuseum.nl 3981 HE Bunnik [email protected] Paushuize Kromme Nieuwegracht 49 T +31 (0)30-2360020 De Grebbeberg Beatrixlaan 2 T +31 (0)317-420608 paushuize.nl 3512 HE Utrecht [email protected] grebbeberg.nl 6706 AX Wageningen [email protected] Fort Rijnauwen Vossegatsedijk 3 T +31 (0)30-2360020 National Military Museum Verlengde Paltzerweg 1 T +31 (0)85-0036000 utrechtvoorgroepen.nl 3981 HS Bunnik [email protected] nmm.nl 3768 MX Soest [email protected] Pyramid of Austerlitz Zeisterweg 98 T +31 (0)30-2205534 defransetijd.nl 3931 MG Woudenberg [email protected] Partner City’s/regions

Visitors adress Contact Utrechtse Heuvelrug RBT Heuvelrug & Vallei T +31 (0)85-4857760, opdeheuvelrug.nl Raadhuisplein 2, 3951 XV Maarn [email protected] Gouda Tourist Information Office Gouda T +31 (0)182-589110, welcometogouda.com (Kaas- en ambachtenmuseum) [email protected] Markt 35, 2801 JK Gouda Woerden Tourist Information Point Via Kitty Kusters: T +31 (0)348-745492, beleefwoerden.nl Meulmansweg 27, 3441 AT Woerden [email protected] Schoonhoven Zilverstad Marketing (Nederlands Zilvermuseum) Via Corné van Roest: T +31 (0)182-385612, schoonhoven.info Kazerneplein 4, 2871 CZ Schoonhoven +31 (0)6-23971290, [email protected] Bunschoten- Tourist Information Office (VVV) Via Marianne Korlaar: Spakenburg Oude Schans 90, T +31 (0)33-2982156, vvvbunschoten-spakenburg.nl 3752 AH Bunschoten-Spakenburg [email protected] 62 63 [email protected] +31 (0)30 236 00 24 Domplein 9, 3512 JC Utrecht The Netherlands theheartofholland.com