A visit to
Utrecht
About the place
Utrecht is the charm of the Netherlands as it holds its pride in the alluring canals and magnificent medieval structures throughout the city. This city surrounds the renowned Dom tower that could be seen from any corner of the city. Even if Utrecht is a small town it caters to all the amenities of its residents and visitors maintaining peace and happiness all around. It is also one of the happiest cities in the world. Utrecht appears to be more and more intriguing when explored. The royal old castles, structures, shops, eateries add to the vibrancy of this beautiful city. Even a simple canal boat ride can bless your mind and soul with the beauty around or even a bike ride can make you feel the happiest person alive. This magical place drags tourists around the world to pay a visit to experience the magnificence and small-town vibe of the city at the same time.
How to reach Utrecht
By Train
It is the cheapest travel option also less time consuming and convenient. Take a train from the Schiphol airport or any other major cities of the Netherlands to Utrecht Central Station.
By Road
You can rent a car if you want a road trip feel. There are paid parking spaces throughout the city so parking is not an issue.
Best Places To Eat In Utrecht
BLAUW
BLAUW is hands down one of the best places to eat in Utrecht. It is famous for Indonesian as well as Dutch cuisine. You can try varied options from vegetarian dishes to non-vegetarian dishes and none of them would disappoint you. The specialties are crisp banana fritters, chicken and red meat skewers.
Talud9
This is the best place to eat at during the sunset. The location is mesmerising as it is settled alongside the canals which give surreal views while you sip on some wine. Schedule your visit during the early evening to enjoy the music and a happy vibe.
T’Koffieboontje
This is a chilled-out place to enjoy a cup of coffee sitting on comfortable sofas or cane swinging chairs under the dim-lit lamps. You cannot afford to miss eating the spongy carrot cake.
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Public transports like trams, buses, ferries are easily available. You need to take the train if you are travelling to different cities.
The legal tender used throughout the Netherlands is Euro. You can get your currency exchanged from the airport or at GWK Travelex or Pott Exchange in Amsterdam. Also, there are ATM machines that let the travellers get good rates for the conversion.
The weather here is not too hot so you can carry clothes made from any fabric that you wish to. Do carry thick clothes if you are visiting during the winter.
The Netherlands has a huge Dutch population so the local language is Dutch. Language is not a big issue as English is known by many of them.