In our humble opinion, Utrecht is the Netherlands’ most charming city. Anyone who disagrees has probably never been to this vibrant student town. With no less than a millennium of history, Utrecht is proud of its age-old traditions. Holland’s fourth largest city is the kind of town you can visit at any time of the year. If you’re a fan of UNESCO-protected architecture, then Utrecht’s churches and ancient sunken wharf cellars will be a real treat. Of course, visiting a city isn’t just about seeing all of the sights and with this guide in your hand you’ll be able to get to know the real Utrecht, which you can thoroughly explore in a few days. More intrepid travellers can take not of our Out of town section to find natural and architectural wonders just outside the city limits. And although Dutch politicians are grumbling about the economic collapse of the Western World and using this as an excuse to make even more budget cuts, especially to cultural life, you can rest assured that there are plenty of concerts, festivals and other special events scheduled in Utrecht this year. The writing staff at Utrecht In Your Pocket have also been busy creating new reviews of restaurants, cafés, clubs and shops for this spring edition. Completely revised and updated, you’ll find everything you need to know tucked inside the following 60 pages. Whatever your plans, you’re bound to have a fantastic time in Utrecht, a Dutch candidate city to become European Capital of Culture in 2018. The best of Utrecht and many other Dutch cities can be found online, in a free downloadable PDF, on your iPhone or in good old fashioned print. Emails with suggestions, comments and pictures are always welcome at utrecht@inyourpocket.com. Enjoy your stay in this ancient town that the Romans referred to as Castellum Traiectum.
Latest Utrecht Comments:
Piet Snot
I'm French and I was in vacation in Netherland. I was visiting Utrecht when I saw this comic shop....'t Grasje
I've been living in utrecht for almost a year now, I'm a heavy enough weed smoker 6-8 grams a week....De Utrechtse Bazaar
Why does is this article blighted by the opening political statement. I want to visit Holland and not suffer a biased diatribe....'t Grasje
Yes , non dutch resident are still welcome in Utrecht in amsterdam and haarlem . The forbidden cities (:) ) are more often near the belgium border ( so south )....'t Grasje
This is one of the oldest coffeeshops in Utrecht. It's a nice place with a good assortment weed and hash....Havana
well hi there to Havana Club.. Am very iterested to work in that bar cause am a pro and i like that kind of bars....Bordeaux Rood
They are for sure the most unpolite of the town! Come on owner, how arrogant can one get? its a pity two other shops in the center closed lately, really the only reason i go here is they ask under 3,00 euro for a joint....Sier
Wat een geweldige winkel! Kleding, servies, kleine meubeltjes, alles is er te vinden. En ook in goede staat....enSuite
Ensuite is a bar with dumb and racist security guys. That enjoy to hit people when they are bored. To ...Bordeaux Rood
Huh, I visited it @ the beginning of November 2012 and it was full of Close Circuit Television Cameras (CCTV)....Bordeaux Rood
I'd have to agree with most of that, though it doesn't mainly cater to tourists but to locals....Bresson
Wonderfull place! Great staff and excellent food : we had fresh fish, tournedos rosinni-style and a great bottle of wine....Beurshotel
nice friendly cheap hotel will come back...De Bakkerswinkel
Very gorgeous bakery. We sat downstairs, and had a cappuchino, hot chocolate and the soup of the day (6 Euro) with fresh sour dough bread....Bowling Houten
This place sucks. Been there twice for visiting Hotel van der Valk and went to the place but never again....