Discover Utrecht's Highlights: Your Self-Guided GPS Tour

The Janskerk itself was built around the middle of the 11th century.

This is the historic heart of Utrecht. Do you see the impressive Dom Tower. Who likes a challenge? Climb the Dom Tower! It is the highest tower in the Netherlands: 112 meters high. Let's just climb those 465 steps for a breathtaking view of the city. You can climb the tower with a guide. This climb takes approximately 1h30.

The original station building from 1843 would fit 25 times into the current hall. In fact, the station was soon too small. After the construction of the railway line to Rotterdam, the building was renovated for the first time in 1856 and the station was given a roof at the end of the 19th century. In 1936, the station was thoroughly renovated, renovated and expanded again, according to a design by architect Sybold van Ravesteyn. This time with a wavy facade. Two years later, the building largely burned out, after which it was restored. As a souvenir, a phoenix stood on the ridge for years. After numerous expansions, the new station with a capacity of 100 million travelers per year now seems ready for the future.

djacent to the Dom Tower, this Gothic cathedral is a stunning example of medieval architecture.

Utrecht's picturesque canals, including the Oudegracht and Nieuwegracht, are perfect for scenic walks

Utrecht, one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, offers a variety of attractions for visitors to explore. Here are some of the key attractions in the city

Utrecht is full of mysteries. This also applies to the building de Krakeling … But why?

The Pieterskerk is one of the oldest churches in Utrecht. Construction started in 1039 and ten years later the Pieterskerk was consecrated by Bishop Bernold. The church served as a Catholic church until 1580. It was then used as a military hospital and in 1621 a school even had an anatomy room set up in the choir. In the mid-17th century the church was again used for religion. It was the Walloon Reformed Church that held worship services here. This religious community consisted of French-speaking Protestants who had to flee from France and Wallonia. Hence the French texts at the entrance. Worship services are also still held in French.

A touch of Renaissance! The stately 16th century Paushuize, once home to Pope Adrian VI, breathes history.