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A 10-minute bike ride from Utrecht's city centre, you will find the Zuilen district. Located between the river Vecht and the Amsterdamrijnkanaal, the district used to form its own municipality. Zuilen has been part of Utrecht since 1954, but the village feel has always remained. From the bustling Amsterdamsestraatweg to the green opulence and tranquillity of Julianapark, you won't be bored in Zuilen.

Festivals in an industrial work shed

Zuilen offers numerous unique locations for events and culture. How about a festival for 20,000 people in the Werkspoor Cathedral? Today, this former industrial work shed functions as a unique location for events and entrepreneurship. The ZIMIHIC theatre Zuilen offers a venue for music, performances, festivals and room hire. Want to know more about the rich history of Zuilen? The Museum van Zuilen is definitely worth a visit.

Shopping and dining

Inuilen, you can choose from a wide range of restaurants and shops. The Parel van Zuilen, for instance, is a wonderful place along the river Vecht. This former town hall now houses a restaurant, but can also be used for weddings, for instance. In the dining room and shop Familie van Rijk you can get your daily groceries, such as fresh bread from the local baker and cheese from the farmer, but also fun, tasty and often local gifts. The Colour Kitchen Zuilen is a restaurant that not only cooks with organic and fresh ingredients, but also takes you back to your school days in this characteristic 1930s school building.

Accessibility

Zuilen is easily accessible from Utrecht Central Station by foot, bike and public transport. Take the train to Zuilen station or take the bus into the district. From Utrecht Centraal, you can walk down Amsterdamsestraatweg to Julianapark in half an hour. Also fun to do, as Amsterdamsestraatweg has hundreds of shops with offerings from all corners of the world!