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!
š¤ Your Quiet Adventure
1ļøā£ Start: Oosterkade
Convenient location near the center
Easily accessible by public transport and parking garages
2ļøā£ Tolsteegsingel
Centraal Museum: oldest municipal museum in the Netherlands
Sonneborgh: the Observatory
3ļøā£ Maliesingel (eastern route)
Maliebrug: charming steel drawbridge
Zocherpark: romantic city park in English style
4ļøā£ Northern Singel
Remains of medieval city walls: discover Utrecht's defenses
A floating coffee shop across from an old prison
5ļøā£ Weerdsingel
Peace and nature
A beautiful jetty with lots of sun
6ļøā£ Catharijnesingel
Sail under Hoog Catharijne
Contrast between history and modern city
7ļøā£ Finish: Oosterkade
⨠Why This Route?
ā Unique perspective on Utrecht's history
ā Less crowded than the Oude Gracht
ā Perfect mix of nature and architecture
ā Ideal for photographers and history buffs
š Practical Info
ā³ Duration: 2.5 hours
š„ Max. 8 persons
š Starting point: Oosterkade
Experience Utrecht like never before - away from the tourist crowds!
š 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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