Guidebook for Utrecht

Andrea
Guidebook for Utrecht

Everything Else

They have the best cocktails (they are real experts and they have a big menu with a lot of unusual cocktails), it's reasonably priced and most important, a great atmosphere. It does get packed out though, so best to not go too late.
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Behind Bars Cocktail
14 Hamburgerstraat
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They have the best cocktails (they are real experts and they have a big menu with a lot of unusual cocktails), it's reasonably priced and most important, a great atmosphere. It does get packed out though, so best to not go too late.
This is our local 'snackbar', you can get chips/fries ('patat' in Dutch) and lots of fried snacks such as 'kroket', 'bitterballen' or frikandel', typically Dutch foods. Not very healthy but worth a try! It's open daily apart from Tuesday until 10pm (but sometimes earlier!).
Cafeteria "Cleyne Reick"
79 Waalstraat
This is our local 'snackbar', you can get chips/fries ('patat' in Dutch) and lots of fried snacks such as 'kroket', 'bitterballen' or frikandel', typically Dutch foods. Not very healthy but worth a try! It's open daily apart from Tuesday until 10pm (but sometimes earlier!).
Great coffee, but don't go here if you're in a rush! They have gluten-free cakes/snacks but other than that no food. Very cosy 'living room' type setting.
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Coffee Leute Brauhaus
30 Westerkade
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Great coffee, but don't go here if you're in a rush! They have gluten-free cakes/snacks but other than that no food. Very cosy 'living room' type setting.

Arts & Culture

This is what Utrecht is known for, just great to see it or you can climb the tower for great views (a lot of steps!).
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Domtårnet
9 Domplein
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This is what Utrecht is known for, just great to see it or you can climb the tower for great views (a lot of steps!).
You have to book a time slot for this museum as it's so small, but it is an amazing house and the audio tour gives a lot of info.
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Rietveld Schroder-huset
50 Prins Hendriklaan
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You have to book a time slot for this museum as it's so small, but it is an amazing house and the audio tour gives a lot of info.

Essentials

This is our local butcher, but also sells bread from a bakery and some fruit and vegetables. They are not cheap but great quality and very near!
Scharrelslagerij Marco Verhagen
62 Jutfaseweg
This is our local butcher, but also sells bread from a bakery and some fruit and vegetables. They are not cheap but great quality and very near!
Local supermarket, good prices, nothing fancy but good for essentials.
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PLUS Smaragdplein
216-218 Smaragdplein
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Local supermarket, good prices, nothing fancy but good for essentials.
Busier, slightly more expensive supermarket but they have more 'convenience' shopping than other supermarkets.
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AH Vondellaan
200 Vondellaan
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Busier, slightly more expensive supermarket but they have more 'convenience' shopping than other supermarkets.
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Coop Utrecht
72 A Rijnlaan
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Shopping

There are lots of very nice independent shops on Twijnstraat en Oudegracht (Twijnstraat turns into Oudegracht). Have a browse hear and enjoy the canal :)
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Utrecht
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There are lots of very nice independent shops on Twijnstraat en Oudegracht (Twijnstraat turns into Oudegracht). Have a browse hear and enjoy the canal :)
This is a cheese shop - they have so many cheeses it's unbelievable (Dutch and other) and they let you taste before you buy. Must see/taste!
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Kazerij Stalenhoef
67 Twijnstraat
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This is a cheese shop - they have so many cheeses it's unbelievable (Dutch and other) and they let you taste before you buy. Must see/taste!

Getting Around

Train station with frequent train to Utrecht Centraal. From there you can go anywhere :)
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Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn station
46 Westerkade
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Train station with frequent train to Utrecht Centraal. From there you can go anywhere :)

Parks & Nature

This is nice forest just outside Utrecht, it is easy to get to by bike or car. Most of the trails are walking only (not cycling). This is good for a stroll in nature, but I certainly wouldn't classify it as hiking!
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Amelisweerd
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This is nice forest just outside Utrecht, it is easy to get to by bike or car. Most of the trails are walking only (not cycling). This is good for a stroll in nature, but I certainly wouldn't classify it as hiking!

Drinks & Nightlife

There are lots of different bar/cafes here, as well as places where you can have a bite to eat. Especially when the sun is out it is great to sit outside!
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Ledig Erf
Ledig Erf
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There are lots of different bar/cafes here, as well as places where you can have a bite to eat. Especially when the sun is out it is great to sit outside!