Traditional Dutch crafts and trades

Twee bezoekers wandelen met een fiets richting De Beekhoeve, een biologische boerderij in Kamerik, Utrecht Region Twee ambachtslieden blazen en vormen blauw glas tijdens een glasblaasdemonstratie, Glasblazerij Leerdam onderdeel van Hollandse Ambachten Utrecht Region. Vrouw aan het werk bij een koperen distilleerketel in Chamberick Distillery, waar ambachtelijke likeuren worden gestookt, onderdeel van Hollandse Ambachten Utrecht Region. Een klant rekent af bij de boerderijwinkel van De Beekhoeve in Kamerik, met een aanbod van verse streekproducten, onderdeel van Hollandse Ambachten Utrecht Region. Kaasmeester controleert een Goudse kaas in het Kaaspakhuis Woerden, waar traditioneel kaasmaken en rijpen centraal staan, onderdeel van Hollandse Ambachten Utrecht Region. Korenmolen De Windotter in IJsselstein, een werkende molen waar traditioneel graan wordt gemalen, onderdeel van Hollandse Ambachten Utrecht Region. Historische botters en houten scheepswerf in Museumhaven Spakenburg bij zonsondergang, onderdeel van Hollandse Ambachten Utrecht Region.

Experience the Dutch crafts and trades - in the Utrecht region

Are you looking for a unique day out?
In the heart of the Netherlands, you can step right into a world of craftsmanship and tradition. From cheesemaking and glassblowing to boatbuilding and flour milling, you can watch traditional crafts come alive.

Get off your bike – Discover typical Dutch crafts
Explore the Utrecht region by bike and take the time to hop off it along the way. It’s precisely those unexpected stops that make your day special. Visit an authentic cheese warehouse, admire the craftsmanship in a working mill or take part in a workshop where you can try your hand at making cheese.

Must-visit places - Experience the traditional crafts

The Utrecht Region is full of special places where traditional crafts come to life. Visit craft museums, working windmills, distilleries, farms, and historic cheese warehouses. Hop on your bike and take your time to explore them all. We've already selected the best craft locations for you.

Seize the moment - by getting of your bike

Getting off your bike for a moment is the way to discover more.
More stories, more passion and more craftsmanship. Whether you opt for a creative workshop, a tour of a brewery or a glimpse into a traditional workshop, Dutch crafts will make your day out unforgettable – for young and old alike.

Cycle routes along the crafts

Taste the region

Fresh from the land

Looking for pure flavours from the region? Utrecht offers a wide range of local produce, from juicy apples to artisanal cheeses. Visit a local market, pick your own fruit in the tasting garden or buy directly from the farmer in one of the farm shops. Discover what our countryside has to offer – local, sustainable and full of flavour.

More information
Een klant rekent af bij de boerderijwinkel van De Beekhoeve in Kamerik, met een aanbod van verse streekproducten, onderdeel van Hollandse Ambachten Utrecht Region.

Take the crafts with you - Available at local tourist offices and participating craft locations

  • Crafts Passport

    Discover traditional crafts from the Utrecht Region with the Crafts Passport! It includes all participating crafts and fun artisan locations nearby.

    There’s also a special kids’ section packed with fun facts, puzzles, and space to collect stamps!
    Will you collect them all?

  • Utrecht Crafts Folder

    This pocket-sized Z-card is a handy folder to take with you on the go. It includes information about all participating crafts and a useful regional map.

    Also included: 6 cycling routes based on the junction network — easy to tear off and take with you while biking!

The story behind the crafts

Behind every traditional Dutch craft lies a tradition. From cheese making to whisky distilling and cotton printing – every craft tells a unique story. At these craft locations, you can experience traditional crafts as they were practised in the past. Authentic, traditional and full of passion.

Discover the stories
Ambachtelijke vilttechniek bij Vacht & Wol in Harmelen, waar een vilten vacht zorgvuldig wordt opgerold, onderdeel van Hollandse Ambachten Utrecht Region.

Participating districts

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