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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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