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Rietveld Schröder House
Gerrit Rietveld's radical 1924 Utrecht house, the purest built statement of De Stijl with its sliding walls and Mondrian palette: UNESCO-listed and visitable on pre-booked tours.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Utrecht
Utrecht, Netherlands · Europe
About Utrecht
Utrecht works well as a base: 5 minutes from De Uithof, 10km from Kasteel de Haar.
Utrecht is a city located in Utrecht, Netherlands. With a population of 376,435, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Utrecht sits in Netherlands, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Utrecht to your route.
About Utrecht
Utrecht ( YOO-trekt; Dutch: [ˈytrɛxt] ; Utrecht dialect: Ut(e)reg [ˈyt(ə)ʁɛχ]) is the fourth-largest city of the Netherlands, as well as the capital and the most populous city of the province of Utrecht. The municipality of Utrecht is located in the eastern part of the Randstad conurbation, in the very centre ofRead more
mainland Netherlands, and includes Haarzuilens, Vleuten and De Meern. It has a population of 378,140 as of January 2026.
Utrecht's ancient city centre features many buildings and structures, several dating as far back as the High Middle Ages. It has been the religious centre of the Netherlands since the 8th century. It received city rights in 1122. In 1579, the Union of Utrecht was signed in the city to lay the foundations for the Dutch Republic.
Utrecht’s historic centre is characterised by the Dom Tower and a medieval canal system with wharves and cellars below street level. Today, Utrecht is a major national railway hub and a centre for higher education, research, healthcare and culture. The municipality contains the Rietveld Schröder House and components of the Lower German Limes and the Dutch Water Defence Lines, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage properties. In 2025, Lonely Planet selected Utrecht as one of 25 destinations featured in its Best in Travel 2026 guide.
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Where is Utrecht located?
Utrecht is located in Utrecht, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 52.0908 latitude, 5.1222 longitude.
What is the population of Utrecht?
Utrecht has a population of approximately 376,435 people, making it a city in Netherlands.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 376,435
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Netherlands
- Region
- Utrecht
- Timezone
- Europe/Amsterdam
- Coordinates
- 52.0908, 5.1222
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Worth the detour from Utrecht
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Kasteel de Haar
The Netherlands' largest castle, a turreted neo-Gothic fairytale with moats and formal gardens near Utrecht.
10 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Naarden-Vesting
The best-preserved star fortification town in Europe, a double-moated six-pointed star of 17th-century ramparts enclosing a grid of gabled streets, 25 minutes from Amsterdam yet ignored by most itineraries.
23 km · about 25 min drive
castle
Muiderslot
A moated red-brick medieval fortress at the mouth of the Vecht, one of the best-preserved castles in the Netherlands.
27 km · about 30 min drive
museum
Van Gogh Museum
The world's largest collection of Van Gogh's works with over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 700 letters in Amsterdam.
34 km · about 40 min drive
museum
Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands' national museum showcasing 800 years of Dutch art and history, including Rembrandt's The Night Watch.
34 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Amsterdam Canal Ring
UNESCO-listed 17th-century canal system forming concentric half-circles through Amsterdam, lined with narrow merchant houses.
34 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Artis Royal Zoo
The oldest zoo in the Netherlands, founded in 1838, combining a zoo, aquarium, planetarium, and botanical garden.
34 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Utrecht
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 48 kmErasmusbrugRotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.
- 63 kmHoutribdijkA 26 km dike road (N302) running straight across the water between Enkhuizen and Lelystad, splitting the IJsselmeer from the Markermeer with sea views on both sides.
Driving in Netherlands
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€2.04/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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