Experience craftmanship for yourself
Be inspired
Curious about everything you can do around Dutch crafts in the Utrecht Region? On this page, you’ll find a complete overview of activities, workshops, and events where craftsmanship takes centre stage. Discover how traditional techniques come to life, meet the makers, and try your hand at pottery, cheesemaking, woodworking, and more.
Our tips
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Glassblowing workshop
Glassblowing workshop
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Tasting Tour
Tasting Tour
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Cheese Experience
Cheese Experience
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Cotton Printing
Cotton Printing
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Chocolate tasting
Chocolate tasting
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Fleece felting workshop
Fleece felting workshop
Discover the crafts - by bike
Step into the past - and experience traditional crafts
In museums dedicated to old crafts, you'll take a step back in time. Discover how people used to work, live, and create their products by hand. Think of fishing, traditional costumes, tobacco cultivation, and other remarkable forms of craftsmanship. See how fishermen built their boats, tied their nets, and ventured out to sea. Or admire the colorful traditional clothing worn in different regions. These museums bring the past to life and offer a fun and educational introduction to authentic Dutch craftsmanship.
All traditional craft museums
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Traditional Costume & Fishing Museum
Traditional Costume & Fishing Museum
3751 AR Bunschoten-Spakenburg -
Tobacco Cultivation Museum
Tobacco Cultivation Museum
3958 CD Amerongen -
Museum Spakenburg | Utrecht Region
Museum Spakenburg | Utrecht Region
3752 AH Bunschoten-Spakenburg
Flavours from the Region
At the local and weekly markets in the Utrecht Region, you can taste craftsmanship up close. Discover fresh regional products, handmade goods, and traditional treats — all created by local makers. Prefer to get hands-on? Visit a picking garden or vegetable garden and harvest your own fruit, vegetables, or flowers. Tasty, educational, and fun for all ages.
The markets and gardens are easy to reach, even by bike. It’s a great way to enjoy local craftsmanship while supporting regional producers.
Extend your stay
One day isn’t enough
There’s so much to experience around the Dutch Crafts, one day often isn’t enough. Extend your trip and stay overnight in the Utrecht Region. Choose from charming countryside hotels, welcoming B&Bs, or luxurious boutique hotels in the city. Whether you’re looking for a budget-friendly stay or extra comfort, there’s always a place that suits your needs. This way, you’ll have more time to explore artisan locations, join a workshop, or simply relax.
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