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Discover Utrecht from the Water: The Ultimate City Canal Route

  • quinten286
  • May 4
  • 1 min read

Updated: Jun 5




Sail past all the historical pearls of Utrecht in 2.5 hours - off the beaten track!


🚤 Your Quiet Adventure


1ļøāƒ£ Start: Oosterkade

  • Convenient location near the center

  • Easily accessible by public transport and parking garages


2ļøāƒ£ Tolsteegsingel

  • Centraal Museum: oldest municipal museum in the Netherlands

  • Sonneborgh: the Observatory


3ļøāƒ£ Maliesingel (eastern route)

  • Maliebrug: charming steel drawbridge

  • Zocherpark: romantic city park in English style


4ļøāƒ£ Northern Singel

  • Remains of medieval city walls: discover Utrecht's defenses

  • A floating coffee shop across from an old prison


5ļøāƒ£ Weerdsingel

  • Peace and nature

  • A beautiful jetty with lots of sun


6ļøāƒ£ Catharijnesingel

  • Sail under Hoog Catharijne

  • Contrast between history and modern city


7ļøāƒ£ Finish: Oosterkade


✨ Why This Route?

āœ” Unique perspective on Utrecht's history

āœ” Less crowded than the Oude Gracht

āœ” Perfect mix of nature and architecture

āœ” Ideal for photographers and history buffs


šŸ“… Practical Info

ā³ Duration: 2.5 hours

šŸ‘„ Max. 8 persons

šŸ“ Starting point: Oosterkade


Experience Utrecht like never before - away from the tourist crowds!


šŸŒ Local Secrets

• Spot the hidden works of art along the canal

• Discover where the old city gates stood

• Learn about Utrecht's transformation into a modern city

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