The Middle Ages

Go back in time and experience the Middle Ages in the Utrecht region, a period when many towns and cities developed into what they are today. Curious about the region's medieval remains? Visit the historic centres of Vianen, Montfoort, Amersfoort and Utrecht, immersing you in medieval history and boasting countless heritage sites to admire. From castles to museums and from cycling routes to walking trails, the Utrecht region has all the ingredients for the full medieval experience.

Discover all our medieval tips and tales here!

 

Stories per district

Kromme Rijn & Lek Region

Green Heart

Utrecht City

Amersfoort

Utrechtse Heuvelrug

Medieval secrets 1 - 'The miracle of Amersfoort'

Since the fifteenth century, thousands of pilgrims have taken comfort and hope from a small and unprepossessing statue known as Our Lady of Amersfoort. Said to perform miracles, this statue has a magical story to tell... Read the legend and learn more about historic Amersfoort.

Read the whole legend

Highlights - Medieval locations

Onze Lieve Vrouwe Tower| Amersfoort

Onze Lieve Vrouwe Tower| Amersfoort

Climb the Onze Lieve Vrouwe Tower
Historic town hall | IJsselstein

Historic town hall | IJsselstein

Explore the town hall
Oudaen City Castle | Utrecht

Oudaen City Castle | Utrecht

Visit the city castle

Medieval secrets 2 - ‘Mouse towers in Leerdam’

The beautiful south ramparts with their small towers testify to Leerdam's long history as a fortified city. The city wall and its four gates are thought to have been built in the late fourteenth and early fifteenth centuries, and the bases of the towers, known as the ‘mouse towers’, date from the same time. But how did they get this name?

Read the whole story here