3 Star Places To Visit in Utrecht Province, The Netherlands (50)

1. 3.5 Thermen Soesterberg (480 reviews)
   - Sunday Relaxation
   Spent More than 3 hours Hammams & Turkish Baths • Spas • Thermal Spas
   
   
   Came here after visiting the motor cycle show in Soest. It was a relaxing experience! In short: + Many saunas to choose from + Friendly staff, there was a mistake in the receipt, there was a drink added that we didn't even order, but they said it's their fault and immediately said we didn't have to pay that extra drink + Hot Stone Massage is definitely recommended! - A bit crowded in the beginning but around 18:30 PM it became emptier and more place in the baths and saunas See more..
   
2. 3.5 Museum de Heksenwaag (91 reviews)
   - A Bewitching Half-Hour
   Speciality Museums
   
   
   We were walking through the busy market place in Oudewater when we stumbled upon the Witches' Weighhouse. After watching a short video on witch-finding and looking at the exhibits on the upper floor we began the serious process of determining whether either of us were witches. First we were verbally examined about our likes, dislikes, professions and attitudes, then put to the real test - to determine if our weights were below normal for mere human beings. Witches, of course, are weightless or light, enabling them to fly through the air. We mounted the ancient scales while the curator added weights to the other side. Amazingly, she had sufficient to prove beyond doubt that we hadn't made a pact with Old Nick, so she issued us with certificates to verify it. A fun and informative half-hour. See more..
   
3. 3.5 Henschotermeer (70 reviews)
   - Love the lake!
   Hiking Trails
   
   
   We love this lake. It is clean and spacious. Plenty of space in the sun and in the shade, which ever you prefer. Some nice food trucks and a restaurant around. See more..
   
4. 3.5 Kunsthal KAdE Amersfoort (56 reviews)
   - Basically interesting place...
   Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
   
   
   This was pretty much average experience. Theme of the exhibition was mirrors and yes, there was dozens of artistic items with mirrors, but surprisingly there was not surprises. This was ok and where I will also next time when I'll be in Amersfoort. See more..
   
5. 3.5 Ballorig Speelparadijs Houten (30 reviews)
   - Game laser with 10 boys
   Spent More than 3 hours Playgrounds • Game & Entertainment Centers
   
   
   Was very nice party The game is fun and the space is really nice. The staff was nice and helpful The kids enjoyed a lottttttt See more..
   
6. 3.0 Zwembad Dijnselburg (24 reviews)
   - Swimming Pool and Other
   Spent More than 3 hours Sports Complexes
   
   
   The location of this swimming pool is in the sport complex. The pool self is oke, kids would like this place. There is a restaurant near the pool and in the summer time there is a terrace, too. They also have meeting room for rent. See more..
   
7. 3.5 Dagreacreatiegebied Rietplas (17 reviews)
   - Love this poace
   Spent 2-3 hours Beaches
   
   
   Each summer or days when it’s nice weather my friends and me go over there and have a great time. Nice beach, water is great and enough room to play around. See more..
   
8. 3.5 Stadsmuseum Veenendaal (15 reviews)
   - Small museum, worth a quick visit
   Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour History Museums
   
   
   A small museum about the local area and its history, located in the same building as the local library. Signposting to the museum could be improved. It contains an interesting display of artefacts related to cutting peat (for use as fuel). Also useful information about a devastating flood which affected the town. See more..
   
9. 3.0 Park Boom en Bosch (14 reviews)
   - quiet park in a quiet town; extras in Fall and Summer: Dutch poffertjes/music
   Spent < 1 hour Parks
   
   
   This is a nice little park in the town of Breukelen. It is rather small, but so is the town. There are some benches, wooded area a lawn and you can walk around the 'Boom en Bosch' building (former city hall) to get to the garden that is facing the river Vecht. That is a beautiful part of it. Also with additional seating. In the Fall/Autumn there is the 'poffertjeskraam' that serves delicious Dutch poffertjes (stacks of tiny pancakes with butter and powdered sugar). Yummy! And in the summer a foundation organizes weekly music performances in the park on Sunday. That is mainly in July and August. They even will provide garden chairs to sit in and enjoy the music. The concerts are free. There is food/drinks for sale and a lottery for which you can buy tickets in the intermission. Usually the first performance is from 2pm to 3pm and the second performance is from 3:15pm to 4pm(ish). Both Fall and Summer activities are a bonus to going to this park. See more..
   
10. 3.5 Pooltime Bowling Houten (13 reviews)
    - Cool
    Bowling Alleys • Game & Entertainment Centers
    
    
    Great to spend time especially during rainy days, play bowling and billiards with friends. Also darts and laser games are available See more..
    
11. 3.5 Museum Oud Soest (11 reviews)
    - Lovely musea established with love to Soest
    Speciality Museums
    
    
    My friend suggested to travel to Soest in order to see the exposition of Cornelis de Bruin, Dutch expressionist and ceramist. What a shame that his works are not well known to the broader public as his depictions of landscapes with pastels colors are magic. Besides discovering the paintings, I was completely amazed by the building of this museum which used to be the monastery, the exhibits here but most of all I was fascinated by the passion and the love put by its volunteers who are warm hearted people of Soest knowing lots about the history of their city and about each and every single detail in this pretty big museum. The entrance commission which is 5 euro can only be paid in cash or via bank transfer, volunteers are not putting pressure on you by immediate payment and letting you in prior to your later payment which is rare these days. You need at least 2 hours to be able to see the key objects in this museum. Don’t miss it! See more..
    
12. 3.5 Van Boetzelaerpark (10 reviews)
    - Beautiful Big Trees
    Spent 1-2 hours National Parks • Parks
    
    
    It is a very green park. Van Boetzelaer park has everything a park supposed to have. Trees, flowers, a pond with fountain and ducks, also kids' playground. The most interesting are the big trees. One particular tree has so many branches. There is also a Celtic Cross "Bilts Hoogkruis". It is very nice place for walking. See more..
    
13. 3.0 Sportcentrum de Trits (10 reviews)
    - AGE DISCRIMINATION
    Sports Complexes
    A few months ago we saw this flyer for a party at the pool. We decided to save the date so that we could have some fun! But they actually did not let us in because of our age!!! We are all about 23 years old, but they literally said that we were too old, despite the fact that there wasn't any age restriction to see. The woman behind the desk was very unpleasant; she wasn't very understanding about our predicament, and even seemed insulted that we had dared to show up. The brochure said nothing about age, and we considered taking legal action, but decided to write a passive aggressive review instead. REEEEEEEEEE See more..
    
14. 3.5 Monkey Town (10 reviews)
    - Kids indoor
    Playgrounds
    
    
    Great place for kids during raining days. Nice games, slides, football, cars, jumping...etc. suitable for all ages. €7.5 per child See more..
    
15. 3.0 Rederij Zuidwal - Spakenburg Cruise (9 reviews)
    - A bit disappointing
    Boat Tours
    
    
    The boat operates as a ferry between holiday park Eemhof and the historic city of Spakenburg and is a good way to get from the holiday park into Spakenburg for a daytrip. It is not very interesting the other way round, unless you want to go for a hike or bike ride into nature on a sunny day or a swim in Aqua Mundo. The boat itself is nothing like the old botters in the harbour, but just a commercial boat. A bit expensive and uninteresting if you just want to take a boat tour. Tip: Take the tour from Stichting Waterlijn in the nearby city of Amersfoort instead: much more interesting and cosy! See more..
    
16. 3.5 Kasteel van Woerden (9 reviews)
    - A Castle in The Centre of Woerden
    Spent < 1 hour Castles
    
    
    The Castle of Woerden was built round 1410. It has a square floor plan, consisting of four wings around a courtyard with steeply lowered towers at the corners. It was originally a defense work and then an administrative centre of Woerden. In the 19th century it was a prison and in 1873 was used by the department of defense. Nowadays it's a location for wedding, party, congress and such. Due to the Covid-19 no visitor is allowed coming in the building, except the restaurant that is located at the left corner of the castle. See more..
    
17. 3.5 Kasteel Nijenrode (8 reviews)
    - Amazing
    Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings
    
    
    The castle is right amidst nature, still carries the grandeur of 13th Century. Rose Garden and little water channel sorrounding the castle adds up. See more..
    
18. 3.5 Sint-Bonaventurakerk (8 reviews)
    - Beautiful Spire Tower with Flanking Turrets
    Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Walking around in Woerden, we found this chatolic church at the corner of the shopping area, near the castle of Woerden. It is neo-Gothic style. The tower is crowned with a spire with flanking turrets. The church is opened limited due to the situation at this moment, 10.00 am-12.00 am. We were a little bit late so we could only see it from outside and made some picture of it. See more..
    
19. 3.5 Vechtstreek Museum in het koetshuis van Goudestein (8 reviews)
    - Small Local Museum
    Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums
    
    
    Anything you need to know about the history of Vechtstreek ( Vecht area), come to this museum. It's located on the yard of the Goudestein. Though it's small musem, it's quite informative. It has permanent collection but also a temporary exhibition. At this moment it's about game and sport in the Vechtstreek. See more..
    
20. 3.5 De Eemlandhoeve (7 reviews)
    - Nice family day trip
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality & Gift Shops • Farms • Gardens
    
    
    The Eemlandhoeve is an ecological farm for education, meetings and regional food products. Aims to accomplish a relation between city and countryside. See more..
    
21. 3.5 De Nieuwe Molen (7 reviews)
    - Wind Mill Among The Houses
    Wednesday: Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues • Educational sites
    
    
    De Nieuwe Molen was unfortunately closed when we were there on sunday afternoon. It is only open on Saturday from 10.00 am - 04.00 pm. This windmill is surrounded by the residence houses. We just took some pictures and then visited the other windmill "De Vriendschap". See more..
    
22. 3.5 Fulco Theater (7 reviews)
    - Good cinema options with good audio and screen
    Spent More than 3 hours Theaters
    
    
    When you want to see a movie on a big screen with good audio, this theatre is a good choice and very close to the centre. See more..
    
23. 3.5 Grote Kerk (7 reviews)
    - De 15de eeuwse Grote Kerk Wijk bij Duurstede uit de jaren 1486-1523
    Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Het charmante historische kleine stadje Wijk bij Duurstede heeft naast de VVV Kromme Rijnstreek in het 17de eeuwse Stadhuis ook een fraaie kerk in laat Gotische Stijl.De kerk is open de 1ste zondag van de maand 13.30-1700 en van april-sept op maandag 13.30-1700 en woensdag 10.30-12.30.Geschiedenis;Rond het jaar 1486 gaf bisschop David van Bourgondie ,die in het kasteel van Wijk bij Duurstede woonde, opdracht de kerktoren te laten bouwen.De toren van de Grote Kerk had hoger moeten worden dan de toren van de Dom van Utrecht.Door geldgebrek is de toren niet afgebouwd en kreeg zijn kenmerkende gedrongen vorm.De 14de eeuwse kerk werd tussen 1486en 1523 opnieuw gebouwd. See more..
    
24. 3.0 Wilhelminapark van Zeist uit 1881 (7 reviews)
    - Park dating back to 1881 with villas in style
    Spent < 1 hour Parks
    
    
    The villas in this park are part of the design after a competition was written out for it. It is relaxing to walk around and admire the villas in the park as well as the green all around them. See more..
    
25. 3.5 VVV Kromme Rijnstreek (6 reviews)
    - toeristische info over Wijk bij Duurstede in 17de eeuwse Oude Stadhuis
    Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers
    
    
    Het fraaie 17de eeuwse Oude Stadhuis van Wijk bij Duurstede aan de sfeervolle Markt is tegenwoordig een toeristisch informatiepunt over de streek "Wijk bij Duurstede en de Kromme Rijnstreek".Naast het Oude Stadhuis staat de Middeleeuwse Grote Kerk met haar korte toren. See more..
    
26. 3.5 Mijndense sluis (5 reviews)
    - Small but Important
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges
    
    
    It looks like a normal "Sluis" ( Lock) but this Mijndense sluis is very important for the connection between the river Vecht and Loosdrechtse Plassen ( kind of a lake). It's a very old lock, since the 15th century. The best way to see this site is walking as the road is narrow and no parking place along the road. See more..
    
27. 3.5 Bolenstein (5 reviews)
    - Bolenstein
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Bolenstein is an old manor house. Rebuild during the 17th and 19th centuries. It s located next to the Vecht river. You cannot visit the houde itself but you can walk around the gardens and visit the other greathouses next to the Vecht. See more..
    
28. 3.5 Kasteel Beverweerd (4 reviews)
    - Beautiful Castle
    Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
    
    
    We were on the way to Driebergen and made around trip in the area of this castle so we stopped for a while to take some pictures. Beautiful white castle in a green area. See more..
    
29. 3.0 De Plofsuis (4 reviews)
    - Een uniek onderdeel van de Hollandse waterlinie
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Tot voor kort heb ik me bij passage van de Plofsluis vaak afgevraagd waarvoor dient dit vreemde object toch?
    Tot ik op TV een documentaire zag die verhaalde over de Hollandse waterlinie in de eerste helft van de 20 ͤ-eeuw.
    De Plofsluis was onderdeel van de Hollandse Waterlinie. Door het onderwater zetten van hele gebieden (inundaties) hoopte men de vijand buiten de deur te kunnen houden. Om te voorkomen dat de onder water gezette gebieden via het Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal zouden leeglopen, werd de Plofsluis gebouwd. In 1937 werd begonnen met de bouw van wat officieel ‘de Keersluis te Jutphaas bij km 43’ werd genoemd. Door de bodem van het betonnen gevaarte op te blazen, zou er in een keer 40.000 ton puin uit het gebouw in het water vallen en het hele kanaal afdammen. De sluis is in 1940 gereed gekomen naar een ontwerp van waterstaatsingenieur ir. J.P. Jitta. De sluis is niet gebruikt in de Tweede Wereldoorlog. De oorlog bracht wel een langdurige vertraging in de ingebruikname van het kanaal. See more..
    
30. 3.0 Fort bij Tienhoven (4 reviews)
    - Fort bij Tienhoven
    Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings • Military Bases & Facilities
    
    
    The fort is on an island which is not accessible without a boat. The area is pleasant. It makes for something interesting to look at as you walk past. See more..
    
31. 3.5 Hervormde Kerk te Zegveld (3 reviews)
    - A Municipal Monument
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    This church from 1862 is a municipal Monument. We were on the way to Woerden and saw this church. The church was not open when we were there though there was someone inside preparing the sunday services. There are two services, 09.30 am and 06.30 pm. Behind the church there is a small graveyard. We took some pictures and drove further to our destination. See more..
    
32. 3.5 De Heeren van Driebergen (3 reviews)
    - Prachtige plek voor workshops 'koken'
    Spent More than 3 hours Cooking Classes
    
    
    A Cooking Class at De Heeren van Driebergen means a culinary experience ! Under the guidance of our professional chefs, working with the best seasonal and local products. In our very complete kitchen you prepare together a wonderful four course menu. The hostess will look after u to make it a perfect evening. See more..
    
33. 3.5 Brienenshof, Cothen (3 reviews)
    - Cheese Farm along the "Kromme Rijn" River
    Farms
    
    
    We were a little bit late for visiting the farm shop as the shop is open until 04.00 pm. But we could see the cows in the cowshed and the chicken in the complex. As this farm is located along the river, we stayed for a while enjoyed the sunny day and the beautiful view. See more..
    
34. 3.5 Oosterom Kersen (3 reviews)
    - Goede kwaliteit!!
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Farms • Farmers Markets
    
    
    Ze zijn super aardig en hebben hele goede kwalitatieve producten. Soms iets duurder dan elders, maar het is altijd goed!
    Ze zijn super aardig en hebben hele goede kwalitatieve producten. Soms iets duurder dan elders, maar het is altijd goed! See more..
    
35. 3.0 Pauluskerk van Baarn uit 1385 (3 reviews)
    - Romano-Gothic Style Church
    Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    The church was built in 1385 and until 1580 it was a Roman Catholic church. It's now a Protestant church. As usual, protestant churches are not open except on sundays, so was this church. It's located in the centre of old Baarn. It's nice to see a church in two colours. There is a special bench next to the church. We took some pictures and left. See more..
    
36. 3.0 Romeins Schip Woerden (2 reviews)
    - No English!
    Boat Tours
    
    
    They were told that part of our group only spoke English yet the whole tour was in Dutch, no written English resources, no audio resources in English, no attempt to speak English even periodically and the guide talked too quickly for our translator to keep up. No English safety directions in the boat, and no indication that we were stopping or starting or the direction we were going in either. Just played follow the leader really. At one point we were waking in some tunnels in a big building, I indicated to the guide I didn’t know what was happening but he didn’t attempt to clarify anything in English. It was a lovely boat ride and wander through woerden though. Too bad I had no idea what was going on. See more..
    
37. 3.0 Broekzijdsemolen (1641) (2 reviews)
    - A Polder Mill
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Driving from Abcoude to other village, Nigtevecht we saw this "polder" windmill. We could not park our car on the side of the road as the road is very narrow. Only took some picures and left. See more..
    
38. 3.5 Vrijheidsmonument (2 reviews)
    - Beautiful Monument
    Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues
    
    
    The Freedom Monument in Eemnes is a bronze cast sculpture group of children's figures, placed on a natural stone pedestal designed as a rock. Three children are dancing on the top. Two other children climb the rock, one helping the other. The Freedom Monument reminds the residents of Eemnes of 28 war victims, including British RAF soldiers. There is a plaque with their names on the ground at the foot of the pedestal. The annual wreath laying ceremony is on the 4th of May. It's located on a green square next to the kids playground. See more..
    
39. 3.0 Gemaal Eemnes (2 reviews)
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
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40. 3.0 St. Martinus Kerk (2 reviews)
    - St. Martinuskerk
    Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    For a roman catholic church, the "St.Martinuskerk" is quite a new one. It is a post-war church ( built in 1950-1951 ). The original catholic church "Maarteenkerk" was used as protestant church. Though on the door of the church the note said that the church is open from 25th April but it was closed when we were there. On the left wall of the church there is a "wall of connection" ( kind of the wailing wall in Jeruzalem ) that symbolizes the connection we experience with God and with each other in this corona time. You can write you prayer to God as a letter and put it in the wall and then will be burned. See more..
    
41. 3.5 De Oude Kerk (2 reviews)
    - Beautiful old protestant church in the village of Soest.
    Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Beautiful church in the village of Soest. The floor consists partially out of gravestones from important people out of the past centuries. See more..
    
42. 3.0 Brandspuithuisje (2 reviews)
    - Van Tol naar brandweerhuisje
    Historic Sites
    
    
    Net buiten de IJsselpoort staat het 'brandweerhuisje' gebouwd in 1622 met trapgevel. Het is gebouwd als wacht- of tolhuisje en kreeg het later de functie van opslagplaats voor een 'Jan van der Heyden' brandspuit. Om die reden staat dit monument bekend als brandspuithuisje. Nu zit er een restaurant in. See more..
    
43. 3.5 Heilig Hartkerk (2 reviews)
    Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
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44. 3.0 Werk aan de Korte Uitweg (1 review)
    Historic Sites
    
    
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45. 3.0 H. Theresia van het Kindje Jezus kerk (1 review)
    Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
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46. 3.0 De Heeren van Ruysdael (1 review)
    - Avondje Veenendaal
    Bars & Clubs
    Een wat jong publiek, maar een erg gezellige avond gehad! Tip is wel om pas rond 01:30 uur aanwezig te zijn, anders is er echt bijna niemand. Na 02:00 uur ontstaat er een leuk feestje! See more..
    
47. 3.0 Landgoed Sandwijck (1 review)
    - Niet geschikt voor mensen die slecht ter been zijn/rolstoel gebruikers
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    Van oorsprong was dit een uithof van het Klooster Oostbroek. Van 1854-1963 werd het bewoond door de fam. van Boetzelaer, waarnaar ook het park aan de overzijde van de weg genoemd is.
    Het pad brengt je langs een diversiteit aan landschap: langs weilanden, door bos, langs slootjes enz. Onderweg tref je nog een folly aan, de Brandrode koeien en in het najaar bloeit de herfststijlloos.
    Hier en daar een bankje om even uit te rusten.
    Ik vond het geheel vrij slecht onderhouden; slootjes waren vaak niet te zien door het riet dat ook vaak over het pad heen hing.
    Ongeschikt voor mensen die slecht ter been zijn of zij die afhankelijk zijn van rolstoel! See more..
    
48. 3.0 Nederlands Hervormde Kerk (1 review)
    - Maartenskerk : National Monument
    Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Nederlands Hervormde Kerk of Doorn is the Maartenskerk that was originally dedicated as a Catholic Church when it was built in 1180. Since 2016 the church is in used by the Protestant Church in the Netherlands. Usually it's not open except on Sundays or only for the services. There was a couple who's going to get married in this church in July and they needed to see inside the church before their day come. I was there and got inside with them. It's quite a big space but looks empty ( because of the pandemic that is only for 30 persons ). Finally visited this church after years having monthly visit in the area. On the church square there is an old water pump and a statue of Simon Vestdijk, a writer who was a resident of Doorn. See more..
    
49. 3.0 Poortgebouw Kasteel Montfoort (15e Eeuw) (1 review)
    - 15e eeuws poortgebouw
    Historic Sites
    
    
    Al in 1163 verrees er in Montfoort een burcht .. een rond gebouw met een donjon. Deze burcht werd gebouwd door de bisschop van Tricht en bewoond door de door hem benoemde burggraaf, een lid van het geslacht Van Montfoort. De burcht kreeg geleidelijk aan het karakter van een kasteel met woongedeelte en kapel. Het Kasteel van Montfoort, op een enkele gravure nog te zien, werd in 1672 geheel verwoest door de troepen van Louis XIV en nimmer herbouwd. Van het kasteel is alleen nog te zien het poortgebouw, dat dateert uit de 15e eeuw. Aardig souvenir van het verdwenen kasteel. See more..
    
50. 3.0 Laco Sportief Genieten (1 review)
    Sports Complexes
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