Canals area

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#1 of 93 things to do in Utrecht

Sights & Landmarks, Historic Walking Areas

Utrecht, The Netherlands

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“SECOND ONLY TO AMSTERDAM”

What a lovely city. But so nor wast time and money in a boat cruise: yo can see the two canals much... read more

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SergioViaggio

Buenos Aires, Argentina

“Historic zone of Utrecht”

This area is full of restaurants of all types. It is especially attractive in the summer months... read more

Reviewed 3 days ago

Alan S

Bonn, Germany

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SergioViaggio

Buenos Aires, Argentina

499

Reviewed yesterday

SECOND ONLY TO AMSTERDAM

What a lovely city. But so nor wast time and money in a boat cruise: yo can see the two canals much better and cheaper wy walking up one side and back the other. A must! And railway buffs MUST visit the Railway Museum (a...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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Alan S

Bonn, Germany

316

Reviewed 3 days ago

Historic zone of Utrecht

This area is full of restaurants of all types. It is especially attractive in the summer months when the sun is shining and the customers can sit outside and watch the world go by.

Date of experience: March 2019

Thank Alan S

ninska_10

Cambridge, Massachusetts

316102

Reviewed 1 week ago

Beautiful walk across Utrecht

It's hard to get lost, as the canals will always bring you back to the center of the city. Old Utrecht is gorgeous and the canal walkways are easy for pedestrians (just watch out for the bikes). The shops along the way, the restaurants -...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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597nickb597

Maynooth, Ireland

417

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Visiting

We spend a very pleasant day in Utrecht with our son.Utrecht is like a little Amsterdam but smaller with the nice canals & the picturesque houses with the small town friendliness.

Date of experience: March 2019

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jb079

Zoetermeer, The Netherlands

25331

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Its a must

Amsterdam is nice but Utrecht is a wonner. Those canals are very different to Amsterdam. Smaller but so so very nice.

Date of experience: March 2019

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Leonud N

Samara, Russia

11732

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

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Date of experience: June 2018

VicSeAngel

Ahmedabad, India

11310

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

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Date of experience: November 2018

ronz01

Auckland, New Zealand

12030

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

A delight

For some reason I did not enjoy Amsterdam city this time. Utrecht is a very good alternative. Not as busy as Amsterdam. The canals area is just lovely to visit even in winter. It is a nice area to explore

Date of experience: February 2019

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Bozeman-Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

24091175

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Beautiful Area of the City

I spent most of my time in Utrecht around the canals area, without a doubt the most beautiful and charming part of the city. Its also the busiest! So try to get there on the early morning before the throngs arrive. It's a great place...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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LeniHappy

Cologne, Germany

103

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Great atmosphere

Really beautiful, relaxing walk through Utrecht, it looks like in a fairy tale ! Many nice restaurants, bistros, places to grab a coffee or enjoy nice beer/wine with great surroundings, views and amazing atmosphere....