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Recreatiepark De Lucht
Recreatiepark De Lucht
Barneveldsestraat 49
3927 CB Renswoude -
The Waterloo Needle
The Waterloo Needle
3742 CR Baarn -
Camping De Grebbelinie
Camping De Grebbelinie
3927 CJ Renswoude -
Heidestein Estate
Heidestein Estate
3708 WN Zeist -
TOP Bergse Bossen
TOP Bergse Bossen
Traaij 299
3971 GM Driebergen -
Ledig Erf
Ledig Erf
Tolsteegbrug 3
3511 ZN Utrecht -
Fort Uitermeer
Fort Uitermeer
Uitermeer
1381 HP Weesp -
Hotel Landgoed Zonheuvel****
Hotel Landgoed Zonheuvel****
3941 EP Doorn -
Eethuys-Café De Generaal - Baarn
Eethuys-Café De Generaal - Baarn
3743 JL Baarn -
Country Estate Bergse Bossen***
Country Estate Bergse Bossen***
3971 GM Driebergen-Rijsenburg -
Mill "Den Olden Florus"
Mill "Den Olden Florus"
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Canals and shipyards
Canals and shipyards
The Utrecht canals with their wharves and wharf cellars are unique in the world.
The 12th Century Oudegracht was built to change the course of the Oude Rijn river. Connecting the river Vecht in the north to the Vaartsche Rijn in the south, the Oudegracht was destined to become an elongated harbour. Large city castles were built along the canal and in the 13th Century, shipyards were built as second streets at water level. The deep cellars, serving as storage spaces, ran through to below the houses. Today, the canals and shipyards are home to shops, restaurants and private residences.
3511 AZ Utrecht -
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Logis Hotel Het Wapen van Harmelen
Logis Hotel Het Wapen van Harmelen
3481 EK Harmelen -
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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TOP De Dennen
TOP De Dennen
3927AW Renswoude -
Soestdijk Palace
Soestdijk Palace
3744 AA Baarn -
Blik & Burgers playground and restaurant
Blik & Burgers playground and restaurant
3703 DZ Zeist -
TOP Groeneveld Castle
TOP Groeneveld Castle
3744 ML Baarn -
Stayokay Utrecht Centrum
Stayokay Utrecht Centrum
3512 AD Utrecht -
Stayokay hostel Utrecht-Bunnik
Stayokay hostel Utrecht-Bunnik
3981 HH Bunnik -
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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Landgoed Bredius
Landgoed Bredius
3443 BG Woerden -
TOP 't Hooge Erf
TOP 't Hooge Erf
3749 AB Lage Vuursche -
Fort Everdingen
Fort Everdingen
Anyone who delves into the history of the Vijfheerenlanden will soon discover that the now very quiet and peaceful area has a history filled with clashing weapons. Destroyed towns and castles, plundering and domestic (and foreign) wars: every town and village has its own story to tell. Everdingen was put on the Dutch military map in the 19th Century as part of the New Dutch Water Line.
The New Dutch Water Line ran from the former Zuiderzee near Muiden to the Biesbosch near Werkendam and consisted of a variety of defences and inundation fields (areas that could be placed underwater). Fort Everdingen was built between 1842 and 1847 and, together with Fort Honswijk, formed the Lek access on the other side of the Lek. The surrounding land could be flooded using inundation locks. The fort itself was walled and well defended by a variety of casemates. The new Dutch Water Line was prepared 3 times. At the end of World War II, German forces used the line as a defence against the advancing Allies. Fort Everdingen lost its defensive function after the war. The military Explosive Ordinance Disposal service used the fort until 2014. It’s now home to the German & Lauret brewery, which uses the special water filtering system in their brewery. It’s also an over-wintering place for many bats.
Further reading: Batestein Castle, Hagestein Castle, Vianen Castle, Brederode statue, Everdingen village centre, Vianen water tower.
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