Kromme Rijn region - Nature, castles and water lines
The Kromme Rijnstreek is located southeast of Utrecht and forms a unique transition area between the Kromme Rijn river and the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. Here you will find country estates, castles, fruit orchards and vast floodplains along the river Lek.
The region is rich in cultural history with the Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie and the Roman Limes forming part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover places like Bunnik, Houten, Doorn and Wijk bij Duurstede n explore the region via beautiful hiking and cycling routes.
Highlights of the Kromme Rijn region - Forts, nature and water lines
Discover highlights in the Kromme Rijn region and visit castles, forts and special museums in a varied river landscape. Admire Kasteel Duurstede, Fort Honswijk and the Waterliniemuseum or walk through the Verdronken Bos. A unique combination of nature and heritage in the Utrecht Region.
The best walking and cycling routes - in the Kromme Rijn region
Explore the Kromme Rijn region via atmospheric walking and cycling routes along fruit orchards, country estates and historic forts. Cycle along the Kromme Rijn towards Wijk bij Duurstede or take a walk through the woods of Doorn. The region is ideal for active nature lovers in the province of Utrecht.
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Wooden Houses, Stone Fortresses route
Wooden Houses, Stone Fortresses route
2 hours 5 minutes (32 km)
The best events - in the Kromme Rijn region
Check out the best events in the Kromme Rijnstreek, from music in Bunnik to family activities at Huis Doorn and regional markets in Wijk bij Duurstede. In this versatile region of Utrecht, there is something to do for young and old all year round.
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Exhibition: 'A soil full of Roman finds
Exhibition: 'A soil full of Roman finds
until 3 January 2027
Utrecht -
Chinese Paper Wallpaper - Oud Amelisweerd country house
Chinese Paper Wallpaper - Oud Amelisweerd country house
weekly
Bunnik -
Park treasure hunt for children - Huis Doorn
Park treasure hunt for children - Huis Doorn
weekly
Thorn -
Exhibition on explorer and freshwater warfare
Exhibition on explorer and freshwater warfare
until 31 December
Bunnik -
Crazy Treehouse Do Expo in the Waterline Museum
Crazy Treehouse Do Expo in the Waterline Museum
until 19 June 2027
Bunnik -
Children’s exhibitions at Fort bij Vechten
Children’s exhibitions at Fort bij Vechten
until 19 November
Bunnik -
Special tour of Museum Huis Doorn: ‘The Last Empress’
Special tour of Museum Huis Doorn: ‘The Last Empress’
until 31 December
Thorn -
Romans exhibition - The Waterline Museum
Romans exhibition - The Waterline Museum
until 7 January 2027
Bunnik -
Viewpoint with Augmented Reality App
Viewpoint with Augmented Reality App
until 31 December
Schalkwijk -
Strong Water exhibition - The Waterline Museum
Strong Water exhibition - The Waterline Museum
until 7 January 2027
Bunnik -
Experience the Middle Ages in Museum Dorestad
Experience the Middle Ages in Museum Dorestad
until 14 December 2027
Wijk bij Duurstede -
Audio tour - Wall paintings Fort Honswijk
Audio tour - Wall paintings Fort Honswijk
until 16 May 2027
Schalkwijk -
Music history comes to life at the ‘Music in the Region’ exhibition at the Oude Station in Houten
Music history comes to life at the ‘Music in the Region’ exhibition at the Oude Station in Houten
until 29 December
Houten -
City walk with VVV city guide Wijk bij Duurstede
City walk with VVV city guide Wijk bij Duurstede
weekly
Wijk bij Duurstede -
Wijks Vocaal performs Brahms’ *Ein deutsches Requiem*
Wijks Vocaal performs Brahms’ *Ein deutsches Requiem*
Sunday 15 November
Wijk bij Duurstede -
Pride Market Wijk bij Duurstede
Pride Market Wijk bij Duurstede
Sunday 15 November
Wijk bij Duurstede -
St Nicholas’s Arrival in Wijk bij Duurstede
St Nicholas’s Arrival in Wijk bij Duurstede
Saturday 21 November
Wijk bij Duurstede -
Winter activities at Buitengoed de Boomgaard
Winter activities at Buitengoed de Boomgaard
27 November to 18 December
Bunnik
The best events - in the Kromme Rijn region
Spending the night in the Kromme Rijn region means staying among country estates, forts and river scenery. Choose a hotel in Doorn, a holiday park surrounded by greenery or atmospheric accommodation in Wijk bij Duurstede. Perfect for a relaxing weekend away in the Utrecht region.
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Haystack huts Verkerk
Haystack huts Verkerk
Langbroekerdijk A 48
3947 BJ Langbroek -
Hotel & Conference Centre Landgoed Zonheuvel
Hotel & Conference Centre Landgoed Zonheuvel
3941 EP Thorn
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