Discover the region - UNESCO heritage, historical cities and nature
Utrecht Region is the destination in the heart of the Netherlands where culture, history and nature come together. Discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Dutch Waterline and the Roman Limes, explore medieval cities like Amersfoort and Utrecht and experience the iconic De Stijl art movement. From historical sights and forts to castles, museums and vast natural areas such as the Utrechtse Heuvelrug, here you can effortlessly combine a day out with an inspiring weekend away.
Whether you are looking for cultural highlights, heritage sites, walking and cycling routes or surprising regional stories, in Visit Utrecht Region you will discover the best of city and landscape at a short distance from each other.
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The Waterline
The Waterline
Discover the Hollandse Waterlinies in Utrecht Region, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site with forts, castles and waterworks. Perfect for a cultural cycling or walking tour.
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The Roman Limes
The Roman Limes
Discover the Roman Limes in Utrecht Region, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and former northern border of the Roman Empire. Cycle or walk past forts and archaeological sites.
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The Middle Ages
The Middle Ages
Experience the Middle Ages in Utrecht Region with historic towns, castles and ancient city walls. Perfect for a cultural day out full of character, heritage and atmospheric streets.
Experience the Middle Ages
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De Stijl
De Stijl
Discover De Stijl in Utrecht Region, cradle of iconic art and architecture. Admire the Rietveld Schröder House and experience how design and innovation come together here.
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The Crafts
The Crafts
Get to know crafts in Utrecht Region, where traditional craftsmanship is still visible. Visit mills, workshops and studios and discover the story behind authentic makers.
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Regional products
Regional products
Taste regional products from Utrecht Region, from artisanal cheeses to local beers and fresh fruit. Ideal for a culinary trip along farms, markets and local shops.
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Local museums
Local museums
Discover regional museums in Utrecht Region and learn more about local history and traditions. Combine your museum visit with a walk through town or countryside.
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Utrecht region
Bustling cities and peaceful nature alternate in Utrecht Region. Combine the best of both worlds and discover what the region has to offer.
Utrechtse Heuvelrug
As an oasis of calm, just outside the Randstad, you will find the Utrechtse Heuvelrug with beautiful nature, numerous estates and lively towns and villages.
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Utrecht
Utrecht is bursting with cosy cafés, hip shops and restaurants in the wharf cellars. Look a little further and discover all kinds of special places.
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Amersfoort
Amersfoort has a surprising historic city centre with medieval atmospheres. But here you will also enjoy modern city life.
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The Green Heart
Vast meadows, moors, beautiful ponds, lakes and rivers, historic villages and towns, forts and farms. That's the Green Heart of Holland!
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Kromme Rijn region
Within cycling distance of Utrecht, you will find the outdoors of Utrecht. Country estates, extensive nature, fruit orchards, the Kromme Rijn river and cultural history alternate here.
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Vechtstreek
Everything in the Vechtstreek revolves around the most beautiful river in the Netherlands. From the water, you will experience the region in a completely different way!
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Spakenburg
Spakenburg is a lively village and its museum harbour is the soul of Spakenburg. It gives you the feeling of walking through the living history of an old fishing village.
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Nieuwegein
Otndek the young, dynamic city of Nieuwegein with a surprisingly rich history, where new goes hand-in-hand with old.
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Leusden
Get to know the beautiful nature in and around Leusden and discover its rich history. The perfect place for a walk or bike ride on the estates or past old trenches and bunkers.
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