Utrecht, Netherlands

Utrecht Travel Guide

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Alternative names: Population: 290.5 thous. (2019)Area: 38.35 mi²Elevation: 39 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°5'29"N, 5°7'12"E
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Region: UtrechtNetherlands

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Utrecht Top Attractions

Utrecht Attractions - What to See and Explore

Utrecht offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Kasteel de Haar, Spoorwegmuseum, Rietveld Schröder House, St. Martin's Cathedral. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Things to See and Do in Utrecht by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Utrecht.

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    St. Martin's Cathedral

    Binnenstad, UtrechtPre-Reformation Gothic cathedral
    ChurchGothic architecture
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    Domtoren

    Binnenstad, UtrechtGothic bell tower with 465 steps
    Gothic architectureHistorical place
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    Pieterskerk

    Binnenstad, Utrecht11th-century church, for choral concerts
    ChurchMusic venue
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    Jacobikerk

    Binnenstad, Utrecht
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    St. Willibrord's Church

    Binnenstad, Utrecht
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Specialty museum

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    Kasteel de Haar

    Vleuten-De Meern, Utrecht
    Specialty museumForts and castlesMuseumHaarzuilens
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    Spoorwegmuseum

    Oost, UtrechtRailway museum in a 19th-century station
    MuseumSpecialty museumOudwijk
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    Museum Speelklok

    Binnenstad, UtrechtMuseum of music-making machines
    MuseumSpecialty museum
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    Centraal Museum

    Binnenstad, UtrechtDisplays on local history, art and fashion
    MuseumSpecialty museumLange Nieuwstraat
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    Universiteitsmuseum

    Binnenstad, Utrecht
    MuseumSpecialty museumScience museumLange Nieuwstraat
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History museum

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    Spoorwegmuseum

    Oost, UtrechtRailway museum in a 19th-century station
    MuseumSpecialty museumOudwijk
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    Museum Speelklok

    Binnenstad, UtrechtMuseum of music-making machines
    MuseumSpecialty museum
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    Museum Catharijneconvent

    Binnenstad, Utrecht
    MuseumHistory museumHistorical placeLange Nieuwstraat
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    Centraal Museum

    Binnenstad, UtrechtDisplays on local history, art and fashion
    MuseumSpecialty museumLange Nieuwstraat
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    Museum Maluku

    Oost, Utrecht
    MuseumHistory museumBuiten Wittevrouwen
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Historical place

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    Domtoren

    Binnenstad, UtrechtGothic bell tower with 465 steps
    Gothic architectureHistorical place
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    Museum Catharijneconvent

    Binnenstad, Utrecht
    MuseumHistory museumHistorical placeLange Nieuwstraat
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    Fort Vechten

    Utrecht
    Forts and castlesHistorical placeEvent space
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    Houtzaagmolen De Ster

    West, Utrecht
    Convention centerHistorical placeWindmillLombok-West
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Utrecht – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Utrecht, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Kalverstraat (Amsterdam), Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam (Amsterdam), NEMO Museum (Amsterdam).

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Best Time To Visit Utrecht

Learn when is the best time to travel to Utrecht weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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April, May and June are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in July, August and November.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February and April. Most of it rains in September, October, November and December.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Utrecht?

What is the best time to visit Utrecht?

April, May and June are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in July, August and November. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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