Discover Utrecht Trip 2026

At 112 meters, the Gothic Dom Tower is the tallest church tower in the Netherlands, and it only stands freely today because the church nave was destroyed by a tornado in 1674 — since then, a square has separated the tower from the church.

As the only city in the Netherlands, Utrecht has two-tiered canals with vaulted cellars right at the water's edge, known as wharf cellars, which once served for handling goods and today house cozy cafés and restaurants directly on the waterline.

The birthplace of the famous bunny Miffy, created by Utrecht artist Dick Bruna, dedicates its own interactive museum to the simple yet iconic children's book character, ideal for a visit with young children.

Right next to Central Station, Utrecht is home to the world's largest bicycle parking garage, with space for over 12,500 bikes — an impressive symbol of the deeply rooted Dutch cycling culture and the commuter traffic of this student city.

As the central railway hub of the Netherlands, Utrecht is only about 30 minutes from Schiphol Airport and is conveniently reachable by direct train connections from practically every Dutch city.

At 112 meters, the Gothic Dom Tower is the tallest church tower in the Netherlands, and it only stands freely today because the church nave was destroyed by a tornado in 1674 — since then, a square has separated the tower from the church.

As the only city in the Netherlands, Utrecht has two-tiered canals with vaulted cellars right at the water's edge, known as wharf cellars, which once served for handling goods and today house cozy cafés and restaurants directly on the waterline.

The birthplace of the famous bunny Miffy, created by Utrecht artist Dick Bruna, dedicates its own interactive museum to the simple yet iconic children's book character, ideal for a visit with young children.