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Utrecht

Wharf cellars and the tallest church tower

Utrecht has canals like Amsterdam but with a twist: along the Oudegracht, old wharf cellars sit right at water level and are now cafés and restaurants. It's a student city, relaxed and surprisingly untouristy.

What to see

  • Climb the Dom Tower — 465 steps
  • Cafés on the Oudegracht wharves
  • The Miffy Museum
  • The Rietveld Schröder House (UNESCO)

Getting there

Utrecht is just 27 minutes by train from Amsterdam and well connected to the rest of the country.

Best time to visit

All year. Spring and summer are best for the wharf terraces.

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