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Fort Jutphaas
Fort Jutphaas
Fort Jutphaas 3
3439 LX Nieuwegein -
Fort Everdingen
Fort Everdingen
Noodweg 2
4121 KK Everdingen -
TOP De Linielanding
TOP De Linielanding
3433 NV Nieuwegein -
TOP Haarzuilens
TOP Haarzuilens
Bochtdijk 2
3455 SN Utrecht -
Restaurant-Chalet Klein Zwitserland
Restaurant-Chalet Klein Zwitserland
3971 GM Driebergen-Rijsenburg -
Geerestein estate
Geerestein estate
3931 JB Woudenberg -
Boundary posts
Boundary posts
In around 1875, the Ministry of War erected some 350 boundary posts along the length of the Kromme Rijn. The blue stone posts, marked with the letter O (for Oorlog, the Dutch word for war) and a number, marked the new route for transporting water to the New Dutch Waterline. The posts used to line up with plot boundaries. Many have been removed over the years, but the water board has returned 18 of them to their original location along the towpath between Werkhoven and Odijk following the construction of an environmentally friendly riverbank.
Odijk -
Fort Vreeswijk
Fort Vreeswijk
3433 ZZ Nieuwegein -
TOP Salmsteke
TOP Salmsteke
3411MN Lopik -
St. Joriskerk (Church)
St. Joriskerk (Church)
Hof 1
3811 CJ Amersfoort -
Goejanverwelle lock
Goejanverwelle lock
The Goejanverwelle lock and the Enkele Wiericke lock on the Hollandse Ijssel played a key role in the Disaster Year. Together with the lock at Nieuwerbrug on the Oude Rijn, they formed the inlet to the Langeweide polder, which was the narrowest section of the Waterline. The locks were opened on 17 June 1672 – just in time to halt the advance of the French, who had already captured Oudewater and marched right up to the edge of the hastily flooded Waterline. With great promptitude, the commander of the garrison at Goejanverwelle, the Count of Horn, gave the order to raise sconces and fortifications to defend the locks. For the moment, the Waterline was safe!
3467 PR Hekendorp -
Fort de Gagel
Fort de Gagel
Gageldijk 165
3566 MJ Utrecht -
Castle Slot Zuylen
Castle Slot Zuylen
3611 AS Oud Zuilen -
National Glass Museum & Glass studio
National Glass Museum & Glass studio
4142 LD Leerdam -
Inundation lock at Wijk bij Duurstede
Inundation lock at Wijk bij Duurstede
In 1870, the Kromme Rijn was given a key role in the New Dutch Waterline. Back then, it took almost a month to flood the area around Utrecht. This had to be speeded up. To this end, the river was widened, its bends were straightened and locks and dams were built. Near Wijk bij Duurstede, a large inundation lock was built that made Wijk bij Duurstede the ‘tap’ with which to turn on the New Dutch Waterline. This reduced the time needed to flood the inundation areas to between 4 and 12 days. The inlet is still used daily to transport fresh water to the city of Utrecht and the river Vecht.
3961CH Wijk bij Duurstede -
Fort Abcoude
Fort Abcoude
1391 CG Abcoude -
TOP Museum Spakenburg
TOP Museum Spakenburg
3752 AH Bunschoten-Spakenburg -
Werk aan de Waalse Wetering
Werk aan de Waalse Wetering
This defence work was built in 1875–1878 and comprises a bomb-proof outbuilding and a guardhouse.
In emergencies, it could harbour as many as 95 men.
The fort is freely accessible and boasts uninterrupted views of the island of Schalkwijk. The Verdronken Bos (drowned forest), where a wooden walkway takes you across the water, is a short walk away.
3999 NS Tull en 't Waal -
Fort at 't Hemeltje
Fort at 't Hemeltje
Fort 't Hemeltje dates from 1877-1881 and is the last built fort of the New Dutch Waterline. It defended a strip of land that could not be flooded and the 's-Hertogenbosch-Utrecht railway line. Nowadays, Fort bij 't Hemeltje is largely used as office space for various entrepreneurs who are active in the field of sustainability. The fort also offers shelter to (breeding) birds and bats.
There is a walking route around the fort and there is an exciting spy route with fun assignments for children. In addition, the fort is regularly open to the public, for example during Open Heritage Days.
Fortweg 11
3992 LX Houten -
Grachten Galerie
Grachten Galerie
3511 NE Utrecht -
Utrecht Tourist Information Centre
Utrecht Tourist Information Centre
Located at the foot of the Dom Tower you will find the Utrecht Tourist Information Centre (VVV Utrecht). Make the most of your time in Utrecht by planning your trip with help from experts! Whether you’re searching for the best accommodation, exciting excursions in Utrecht or the region, the dedicated staff of VVV Utrecht can help you with a wonderful stay. They can also help you to book tickets, toursand information about public transport in and around Utrecht.
The Tourist Information Office is also the ultimate souvenir shop in Utrecht, with Holland souvenirs, typical Utrecht products and the largest selection of Miffy gifts in a special Miffy house available!
Go to the VVV Utrecht Information Centre for:
- Tourist information
- Dom Tower climbs
- Souvenirs
- Hotel bookings
- Gift vouchers
- Bicycle hire
- Walks and bicycle tours
- Guided tours
The information centre has free wireless Internet.
Public holidays:
Regular opening hours apply during public holidays, with the exception of Kings Day (27 April) during which the information centre will be closed.Attention: Adjusted opening hours on Tuesday, June 18
On Tuesday, June 18, the opening hours are adjusted to 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Domplein 9
3512JC Utrecht -
Muideslot
Muideslot
Herengracht 1
1398 AA Muiden -
Bicycle Boat, stop NIeuwersluis
Bicycle Boat, stop NIeuwersluis
zandpad 9
3631 NK Nieuwersluis -
RAUM
RAUM
3541 CM Utrecht
