Unique City Canal & Old Canal Combination Route (2.25 hours)
- quinten286
- May 4
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 5

Discover the best of Utrecht: quiet canals and lively canals in one boat trip!
🌊 Your Adventure: From Silence to City Pulse
1️⃣ START: Oosterkade
Central location (5 min from CS)
Free parking in the area
2️⃣ Tolsteegsingel (west)
🖼️ Central Museum (since 1838)
🔭 Sonneborgh Observatory (historic stronghold)
3️⃣ Maliesingel (east)
🌉 Maliebrug (iconic drawbridge)
🌳 Zocherpark (romantic English garden)
4️⃣ Northern Singel
🏰 Medieval city wall (remains from 1300)
☕ Floating Coffee Shop (opposite old prison)
5️⃣ Weerdsingel (north)
☀️ Sunny jetty (perfect selfie spot)
🦢 Spotting water birds
6️⃣ SWITCH: To the Old Canal
⚓ Weerdsluis (historical lock)
🏘️ Werfkelders (unique Utrecht architecture)
⛪ Dom Tower (most beautiful photo point)
🍺 Vibrant catering industry on the water (unlike anywhere else in the world)
7️⃣ FINISH: Oosterkade
✨ Double Enjoyment Factors
✔ 50% peace (city canal) + 50% coziness (Old Canal)
✔ All Utrecht icons in one tour
✔ Sail yourself without a boating license
📸 Photo Hotspots
▸ Observatory with canal reflection
▸ Shipyard cellars in evening light
▸ Dom Tower from the water
💡 Insider Tips
• Book 5pm-7pm for golden hour light
• Spot hidden street art along the canals
From quiet canals to bustling canals - experience two Utrecht atmospheres!
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