Holiday houses in Province of Utrecht & holiday apartments in Province of Utrecht

A Holiday Home in Utrecht Beckons For Your Next Vacation

Long before Amsterdam took over, Utrecht was the toast of the Dutch Golden Age in the Netherlands. There are even traces of Stone Age settlements in the city. Later, the Romans built a fort around the Rhine, and by the 12th century, Utrecht had become the country's main religious centre. With a present-day abundance of cozy holiday rentals, holiday homes, and holiday houses, Utrecht is an attractive destination for holidaymakers.

Culture Hotspot

The city is loyal to its heritage, which can be seen in its well-preserved monuments. Leading the way is the 112m high Domtoren, which offers sweeping views of the city. The Central Museum entices history buffs with its 12th century Viking longboat, while the Christian-themed Museum Catharijne enjoys its location in a former Gothic convent and an 18th-century canal-side house. Utrecht has the highest student population in the Netherlands, so it's no surprise that the Universiteitsmuseum is so popular. The main post office, with its stained glass windows, manifests Dutch Art Deco architectural elements. Other noteworthy places include Rietveld Schröder House, The Inktpot (the largest bricktone building in the country), Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum, and the Stadsschouwburg city theatre.

Things to Do

Before heading to the nightclubs, enjoy a locally-brewed beer on the terrace at Neude or the lower docks of Oudegracht. Try out the Trajectum Lumen, which invites visitors to explore the city after dark with surreal lightworks along the route. Ask around near your holiday house or holiday apartment for information on free tours and cycle tours. The adventurous can always rent a canal bike to explore the winding canals. Festivals are a huge draw, as seen by the crowds who flock here for Summer Darkness (an international goth festival), Festival De Beschaving (Civilisation Festival), the Dutch Movie Festival, Le Guess Who (indie rock festival), and others. Families must visit De Oude Hortus, an old botanical garden flush with rare trees.

With easy accessibilty to Rotterdam and The Hague, book a holiday home or holiday apartment in Utrecht for a great base from which to explore.

Neighbouring holiday regions Province of Utrecht

• South Holland
• Holland
• Amsterdam and surrounding area
• Randstad
• Rotterdam and the surrounding area
• Coast of Holland
• Het Gooi
• Betuwe
• Lake Eem
• Lake Loosdrechtse Plassen