City break in Utrecht. Active leisure ideas for Utrecht - attractions, recreation and nightlife
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Utrecht and surroundings
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National and city parks around Utrecht
♥ National Park 'Utrechtse Heuvelrug' , 16.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Biesbosch' , 44.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Hoge Veluwe' , 47.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Loonse en Drunense Duinen' , 47.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Zuid-Kennemerland' , 52.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Utrechtse Heuvelrug' , 16.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Biesbosch' , 44.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Hoge Veluwe' , 47.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Loonse en Drunense Duinen' , 47.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Zuid-Kennemerland' , 52.6 km from the center. On the map
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Amusement parks near Utrecht
♥ Amusement park 'Oud Valkeveen' Naarden, 24.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Amsterdam Dungeon' Amsterdam, 35.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Mini Efteling' Nieuwkuijk, 43.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Efteling' Kaatsheuvel, 48.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Duinrell' Wassenaar, 51.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Oud Valkeveen' Naarden, 24.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Amsterdam Dungeon' Amsterdam, 35.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Mini Efteling' Nieuwkuijk, 43.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Efteling' Kaatsheuvel, 48.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Duinrell' Wassenaar, 51.7 km from the center. On the map
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Water attractions around Utrecht
♥ Water park 'WipeOut Zoelen' , 26.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Dutch Water Dreams' Zoetermeer, 42.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Tikibad' Wassenaar, 51.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Splesj' Hoeven, 69.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Splash' hellevoetsluis, 77.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'WipeOut Zoelen' , 26.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Dutch Water Dreams' Zoetermeer, 42.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Tikibad' Wassenaar, 51.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Splesj' Hoeven, 69.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Splash' hellevoetsluis, 77.5 km from the center. On the map
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Michelin-starred restaurants in Utrecht
♥ Restaurant 'Karel 5' Utrecht. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Podium onder de Dom' Utrecht. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Goesting' Utrecht. Type - Classic cuisine. 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'De Witte Zwaan' De Bilt. Type - Modern cuisine. 4.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Kasteel Heemstede' Houten. Type - Modern cuisine. 5.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Karel 5' Utrecht. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Podium onder de Dom' Utrecht. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Goesting' Utrecht. Type - Classic cuisine. 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'De Witte Zwaan' De Bilt. Type - Modern cuisine. 4.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Kasteel Heemstede' Houten. Type - Modern cuisine. 5.6 km from the center. On the map
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Sites around Utrecht from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Netherlands Institute of Sound and Image
From the series “Glass Architecture - Impressive Villas and Buildings from Glass”![](../../extreme/img/w300/netherlands-institute-of-sound-and-image_1.jpg)
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Distance from Utrecht center - 17.1 km.
The project of this bright façade was made by an artist Jaap Drupsteen. He decided to devote this building to the history of Dutch television. Every glass panel on the façade is a washed-out photo where is depicted one or another important moment from the history of television. All photos were thoroughly chosen by the artist. He matched them on the façade by colour. The main part of the building is a warehouse of the audio-visual depository that is one of the largest in Europe. …
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Queen's Day
From the series “Most Enchanting and Vibrant Festivals”![](../../extreme/img/w300/queens-day_1.jpg)
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Distance from Utrecht center - 23.9 km.
Orange clothes is ‘’a must’’. Many sew their own costumes. Such outfits are distinguished by originality and extravagance. The owners of domestic animals sew festive outfits for their pets. The hugest party across the whole country includes a variety of entertainments. Performances of street actors, live music and special festivities are combined with the market in the streets. …
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Castle Muiderslot
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Distance from Utrecht center - 28.2 km.
Its name is one of the most interesting stages of the history of the castle. Peter Hoft was interested in the literature and therefore made the majestic castle a literary salon. Outstanding writers and poets, including Jacobs Kats and Bredero have visited the castle. Among the other well-known guests is the world-famous painter Maria Tesselschade Visscher. At this period, the magnificent gardens on the castle's dungeon, which inspired many writers. …
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
Hilton has announced that it will soon begin a project to build a new hotel in Kyoto. It will be located in the heart of the city, in the prestigious area of Sanjo-Kawaramachi. Guests will be able to easily reach all areas of interest in the dynamic city, many popular attractions and recreation areas will be within a walking distance from the hotel.
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Hilton has announced that it will soon begin a project to build a new hotel in Kyoto. It will be located in the heart of the city, in the prestigious area of Sanjo-Kawaramachi. Guests will be able to easily reach all areas of interest in the dynamic city, many popular attractions and recreation areas will be within a walking distance from the hotel.
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