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Prattenburg Estate
Prattenburg Estate
3911 RW Rhenen -
The Great Church of Wijk bij Duurstede
The Great Church of Wijk bij Duurstede
3961 BC Wijk bij Duurstede -
Soesterberg Park Air Base
Soesterberg Park Air Base
3768 MX Soest -
Restaurant La Montagne
Restaurant La Montagne
3911 SC Rhenen -
Fortresses of the four Lunetten
Fortresses of the four Lunetten
3524 SB Utrecht -
Blokhoven inundation area
Blokhoven inundation area
The Blokhoven polder flood plain is situated behind the Achterdijk in Schalkwijk. During heavy rainfall, it can collect up to 23,000 m3 of water to prevent Schalkwijk from being flooded. This volume is equivalent to around 10 Olympic swimming pools. The area is at the heart of the New Dutch Waterline. In the summer, the plain is flooded twice a month to illustrate the inundation principle for visitors. If heavy or prolonged rainfall is forecast, the water board may decide to forego the inundation, as the plain will be needed to collect excess water.
3998 NE Schalkwijk -
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BAK, basis voor actuele kunst
BAK, basis voor actuele kunst
3512 TG Utrecht -
Mill de Hoop
Mill de Hoop
3752 CL Bunschoten-Spakenburg -
Koppelpoort Amersfoort
Koppelpoort Amersfoort
3811 MG Amersfoort -
Linschoten country Estate
Linschoten country Estate
3461 AC Linschoten -
TOP teahouse Mon Chouette
TOP teahouse Mon Chouette
3831 JZ Leusden -
TOP Laagraven
TOP Laagraven
3439 ZZ Nieuwegein -
Eemlandhoeve
Eemlandhoeve
3752 LK Bunschoten-Spakenburg -
Stayokay hostel Utrecht-Bunnik
Stayokay hostel Utrecht-Bunnik
3981 HH Bunnik -
Café-Restaurant De Lage Vuursche
Café-Restaurant De Lage Vuursche
3749 AD Lage Vuursche -
The Windotter windmill
The Windotter windmill
3401 DR IJsselstein -
Bike boat Loosdrecht
Bike boat Loosdrecht
Oud-Loosdrechtsedijk
1231 LW Loosdrecht -
TOP Groot Zandbrink
TOP Groot Zandbrink
3831 SE Leusden -
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 -
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Zoo Amersfoort
Zoo Amersfoort
3819 AC Amersfoort -
Groene Entree Hoogstraat
Groene Entree Hoogstraat
3941 MN DOORN -
Lock at Cothen
Lock at Cothen
The water board uses the dam in the Kromme Rijn in Cothen to regulate the flow of water to and from Utrecht. The monumental lock alongside it (from 1865) was used during wartime to move ships past the dam. When the Waterline needed to be flooded, the commander of the inundation station at Wijk bij Duurstede first gave the order to raise the water level in the Kromme Rijn by closing off the lock with stop logs. Next, he ordered the stop logs to be removed so that a large body of water could flow from the open lock to Utrecht.
3945BN Cothen -
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Utrecht Tourist Information 'Winkel van Utrecht'
Utrecht Tourist Information 'Winkel van Utrecht'
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.
Domplein 9
3512JC Utrecht -
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Fortress Nieuwersluis
Fortress Nieuwersluis
Rijksstraatweg 7B
3631 AA Nieuwersluis
