Hidden Gems Places To Visit in Utrecht Province, The Netherlands

5.0 Crazy Selfie (100 reviews)
- Crazy selfies are really crazy
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Game & Entertainment Centers

Holland's first selfie studio full of optical illusions and photo technics. Our host will show you the best tricks for the most crazy pictures. Download the free Crazy Selfie App and visit our studio in centre of Amersfoort (middle of Holland) See more..
5.0 H.E.L. Shooter (57 reviews)
- Amazing fun, but very intense!
Wednesday: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM Spent 2-3 hours Game & Entertainment Centers

H.E.L. Shooter is the only experience in the Europe in which you, as an arrest team, take on a criminal organisation. In this 2-hour adrenaline roller coaster you and your team compete against specially trained actors in a blood-curdling game design. This is Escape Room meets Airsoft! H.E.L. (Dutch abbreviation) stands for The Real Life because it is a so-called "first person shooter" that you play "in real life". All the choices you make as a team influence the course of the game. There is no pause button! See more..
5.0 Wakeboardschool Vinkeveen (26 reviews)
- Awesome escape
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Waterskiing & Jetskiing • Lessons & Workshops • Boat Rentals • Speed Boats Tours

Perfect place for wake, very close to the city! Petra and Jerry are the best, they are fun, nice and great instructors! The lake is amazing and you can spend some time at the beach after. You are going to love it! See more..
5.0 Van Schijndelhuis (24 reviews)
- Interesting visit to a great piece of architecture in the heart of Utrecht
Wednesday: Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

The house that architect Mart van Schijndel designed for himself in 1992 is an urban oasis hidden away in the heart of the city. Since 1999 – the year in which the architect passed away – the Van Schijndel House was listed as youngest monument. It is still a private home. Since it is a true signature masterpiece, his wife, architecture historian, offers small-scale personal tours by appointment. See more..
5.0 Stadsbrouwerij de Dikke (23 reviews)
- Een leuke ervaring met heerlijk bier!
Spent 1-2 hours Breweries

Stadsbrouwerij de Dikke is the local brewery, producing traditional local craft beer. Book a tasting session and tour. You will learn about the local beer history, brewing, the specials of our historical beers and of course you will enjoy a tasting. You will be served 4 glasses of our beers, accompanied with cheese and sausage. Minimum 6 and max 12 participants. See more..
5.0 ESC Room (20 reviews)
- Exciting, mysterious and challenging
Escape Games

I spent my birthday at ESC RooM with my friends and it was a great time! I'd say we're a pretty smart group of people so I thought we would have no trouble and it would be a bit boring. I was wrong! We were busy the entire time solving problems and just barely didn't make it out. Looking forward to your next setup! See more..
4.5 Pandhof Domkerk (99 reviews)
- Exquisite
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Churches & Cathedrals

This medieval herb garden right next to the cathedral is surrounded on the other three sides by cloisters. The story of St. Martin (the patron saint of Utrecht) is depicted in old stone sculptures above the cloisters. This place is the spiritual centre of the City of Utrecht - you can feel it. See more..
4.5 De Midgetgolftuinen Lage Vuursche (91 reviews)
- Had a blast!
Amusement & Theme Parks

We played all 3 courses and what fun we had. When you want to do something moderately active and competitive with your children: go hete. Make sure it's not raining, very cold or a national holiday and you will soend a lovely afternoon playing midgetgolf! See more..
4.5 Sint Willibrordkerk (87 reviews)
- A beautiful, beautiful catholic church in a protestant Utrecht..
Points of Interest & Landmarks

You wouldn't expect a catholic church to be built in such a grand style in Utrecht, in the Netherlands. This after all - is majority protestant in the lands "above the river", and yet, here we are.. I lived in the neighbourhood of Utrecht for years, and never knew. It was - as are all catholic churches - "well hidden in plain view". Such churches were also called "Schuilkerken" - or hidden churches. They were designed to look like villas on the outside, but were churches on the inside.. So too this church. It's been recently purchased by a French order, and mass is celebrated in the traditional latin. So if you'd like to see mass as it used to be celebrated in the 14th century, head down here. its quite an experience See more..
4.5 Stadsbrouwerij De Drie Ringen (81 reviews)
- A lovely little brewery with great beers!
Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Breweries

Al ruim 20 jaar brouwt de Stadsbrouwerij De Drie Ringen op een ambachtelijke wijze in Amersfoort haar bieren. Kom gezellig eens langs om onze fantastische bieren te proeven. Ook als u niet van bier houdt, bent van harte welkom! See more..
4.5 Escaperoom The Circle (80 reviews)
- Very clever and fun Escape Room, something different for tourists
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games

Ready to take up the challenge? Together with friends, family or collegues experience one of three escaperooms, virtual reality arcade games or complete a GPS challenge. Enjoy some drinks on the side. See more..
4.5 Griftpark (79 reviews)
- a great place to hang out
Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Parks

The Griftpark is a park created on an old factory. It has been intensily cleaned and turned into a city park, with a park, a dogpark, a pettingzoo, a good sized playground, a skatepark and restaurants. It's a popular place to hang out, especially in the summer. See more..
4.5 Castellum Hoge Woerd (66 reviews)
- Archeological treasures of Roman history and not only that
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums

Castellum Hoge Woerd is a modern interpretation of a Roman fortress, on the spot where Romans once guarded the limes (the border). Here you can marvel at special archaeological finds, enjoy theatre, lunch or dinner in the restaurant, help in the stables, take part in all kind of activities and go on a voyage of discovery in the city garden, in the fortress or over the ramparts. See more..
4.5 Nederlands Volksbuurtmuseum (65 reviews)
- A fascinating dive in Utrecht's working class history
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

A very nice museum with very friendly hosts. Very interesting, with a variety of interactive possibilities. One can see much of how life in the work-class districts was (and even smell it!). Much of the museum is in dutch, but we were provided with english text sheets at the entrance and there was some info and videos given in english (one can also use the google lens app and translate everything quickly if you really dont want to miss anything). Overall a very a nice place to spend a couple of hours, very cozy and interesting <3 See more..
4.5 Geertjes Hoeve (64 reviews)
- Great place for having fun with the kids
Spent 1-2 hours Farms

Geertjes Hoeve is a spin off from Geertjes Farm. And it's a great addition. At the other side of the Groene Hart region, you can now have all the familiar fun. Petting and feeding the goats, riding pony's, playing in the playground and having a good bite to eat. You can do it all here. We spend a good afternoon, and will certainly be back. Highly recommended. The entrance is free, but you pay for drinks and food, also for the milk and food for the animals. The beauty is that you can make it as cheap or expensive as you like. See more..
4.5 Kamp Amersfoort (63 reviews)
- Going back in time to understand the future: the PDA
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites

If you visit Holland go to Amersfoort, to the "Polizeiliches Durchgangslager Amersfoort", the former concentration camp. I went there for the first time, many many years ago due to my fathers stay in the camp during WW2. And I have been returning ever since, a few times a year. It's impressive, located in the still of the forest you can feel the gruesome past come to you. Visit the museum, watch the movie, the photography and all the objects. Made and used by prisoners or later found in the ground near the camp. See more..
4.5 Vinkeveense Plassen (62 reviews)
- A lot of Activities
Bodies of Water

It's a beautiful lake, not far from Amsterdam. Clean water and there is a lot of things to do such sailing, diving etc. A restaurant at the (small) harbour offers you drink or food. See more..
4.5 Hofje de Armen de Poth (60 reviews)
- Peacefull Atmosphere
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

We found this place on the way to the city centre. When I saw an open gate, I always try to enter it unless there is a sign "forbidden to enter". when we got in this place, I saw a women that was busy watering her plant. She was very friendly and told us to walk around the complex and we did it. It was very quiet and give you a good feeling. See more..
4.5 Houtzaagmolen De Ster (56 reviews)
- Thank you Trip Advisor!
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Convention Centers • Monuments & Statues

The old mill yard of the ‘Molen de Ster’ sawmill forms a unique industrial heritage site, dating back to the eighteenth century. After several renovations, the site is currently used in a versatile manner – reflecting both its historical roots and the lively neighbourhood of Lombok, in which it is situated in Utrecht. Molen de Ster is only an 6 minute walk from Utrecht Central Station (Jaarbeursplein exit) and close to Utrecht’s medieval city centre. Our cafe is open from Wednesdays till Sundays, on Saturdays we are open for free guided tours, and we regularly organise or host events in our saw barn or on the mill yard. Have a look at our diary to see when our next events are taking place. Furthermore, the mill can be hired for private or business-related occasions. See more..
4.5 Spakenburg Saturday Market (55 reviews)
- Lovely Local Market
Flea & Street Markets

We had a lovely Saturday morning here, nice market with fruits, cheeses & meats/fish amoungst other things. We were staying at Centre Parcs de Eemhof, if you go to the marina area on the park and look over the water that is Sprakenburg. We drove round which was about 25mins, just trust the sat nav! Nice restaurants and lovely port/marina area. We parked at the port area and walked round. See more..
4.5 AnnexCinema (51 reviews)
- Small, relatively cheap and nearby: what's not to love
Spent 1-2 hours Movie Theaters

I hate cinema's: large, noisy and expensive, however this one is the exception to the rule. Easy to find, free parking, reasonable prices and the usual snacks! Really recommend going to the cinema here! See more..
4.5 Kruideniers Museum (50 reviews)
- Old nice candy shop
Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums

We visited this place at March 2018. This shop is situated at old city of Utrecht and ha s 2 floors. At the ground floor they sell handy made candies and at the upper floor some tools from 17 centuries are collected to visit. It is recommended to visit this nice and nostalgic place. See more..
4.5 Wintertuin Experience (47 reviews)
- Romantic wedding venue
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Welcome to the Wintergarden; the former botanical greenhouse in the Cantonspark in Baarn. Today it is a tea garden & terrace where you can enjoy coffee, lunch, drinks or our famous High Tea. The location can also be rented for groups & meetings, weddings, photo shoots, streams and TV recordings. In the Winter Garden you will find two more special greenhouses; our Elixir Escape Rooms. See more..
4.5 Mannenzaal van het St Pieters en Bloklands Gasthuis (46 reviews)
- Now this makes "the good ol' days" sound like a misnomer!
History Museums

The mannenzaal, or men's hall is a very interesting historic site in the beautiful town of amersfoort.! We went during the special weekend where monuments were all open to the public for free. What an interesting place! The actors, in traditional dress really helped to bring the place to life. An amazing place to visit, See more..
4.5 Oude Haven (43 reviews)
- Quaint!
Historic Sites

The old port and connecting waterways of the city are amazing! They are in great shape and show you a piece of history in a most beautiful way. Fun thing is that there are many bridges across the water, most very narrow and only for pedestrians. Stroll around at leisure, in and out of the historic center, and enjoy all the buildings, sights and the green areas. Of course, best enjoyed on a sunny day. There are also many cafés, restaurants and outside terraces. See more..
4.5 de Bibliotheek Het Eemhuis (42 reviews)
- Stunning architecture
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Libraries

For locals, this is obviously a wonderful place to read newspapers, drink coffee, work in peace and quiet, etc. But as a tourist, please take a peak inside. It is wonderfully designed. The light is beautiful and the atmosphere comfortable with the wood and concrete. There is a rooftop bar/restaurant in the top floor with some great views! See more..
4.5 Klimbos Gooi Eemland (41 reviews)
- Awesome!!!
Wednesday: 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Other Outdoor Activities

In Lage Vuursche is one of the five beautiful locations of Klimbos Netherlands located: Klimbos Gooi-Eemland. Through challenging bridges and nets, sturdy lianas and crazy zip lines, you will experience an amazing adventure in the middle of nature. All routes are expertly developed with high quality material. Safety has the highest priority. You climb in Lage Vuursche with a continuous zeker system so you can safely climb independently. Everything is TÜV-certified. This Klimbos has no less than 10 different routes where the level and the heights differ per route. The perfect getaway for young and out! You can climb from the age of 7 years and start with the 4 junior routes at a height of 2 to 7 meters. Please note, the child must have a height of 1.20m. A visit to Klimbos Gooi-Eemland takes about 3.5 hours, including instruction. Unique to this location is the trail route over a huge naturally formed hole. A special experience to flee over! See more..
4.5 Wiegers Ballonvaarten (37 reviews)
- Impressing
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Balloon Rides

It's great to do. I did it when I became 50 and it was impressing to fly above your own town and other places. See more..
4.5 Maarsseveense plassen (33 reviews)
- Great Lake, annoying payment system
Spent More than 3 hours Water Parks

Visit Maarsseveense Lakes, a unique area for recreation, (water) sports and outdoor activities. The area offers many recreational opportunities for young and old, throughout the year. Fishing, roller blading, jogging, hiking, biking, horseback riding or go on survival; everything is possible in this beautiful area. See more..
4.5 Nationaal Bomenmuseum Gimborn (33 reviews)
- One of the most beautiful parks I’ve seen
Spent 2-3 hours Parks • Gardens

Not sure how this always flew under my radar, but surely the most beautiful parks I’ve visited. Maybe their name puts people off? I’d imagine a “tree museum” to be kind of boring if you’re not interested in trees - but that’s not what this place is about in my experience. Instead it’s a huge, diverse park with lot’s of signage for children to learn about nature and for adults, a wonderful stroll (30min short route, 90min long). If you want to see everything, you can surely spend 2 hours here. See more..
4.5 De Paardenkamp - Boerderij Vosseveld (29 reviews)
- Paradise for Old Horses
Farms

De Paardenkamp - Boerderij Vosseveld is on our way home so we tried to visit it but it was a bit difficult to stop in the front of the place self so we looked for a parking place. And we found a parking place next to the field of "De Paardenkamp" where the horses were busy grassing. This place is sure a Paradise for the old horses as they get a very good care. See more..
4.5 Stellingkorenmolen De Windhond (29 reviews)
- A glimpse of real Netherlands culture
Wednesday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

We went by bike to this windmill and really enjoyed the visit. This is a working windmill run by local volunteers. We bought fresh natural floor and the price is really not prohibitive. Worth visiting. See more..
4.5 VVV Amersfoort (28 reviews)
- Good tourist information centre
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers

Visiting Amersfoort? Please visit our VVV office at Lieve Vrouwe Plein. Our staff is happy to provide you information regarding city tours, local events and recommended See more..
4.5 Bank of H.E.L. (27 reviews)
- Amazing escape room
Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games

Had a great time breaking out of this bank! It was my first escape room experience but the puzzles were much more varied than I had expected them to be, and the more experienced members of my group found them interesting and challenging too. Lots of creativity is applied to the puzzeles in the various rooms. Friendly staff. See more..
4.5 Militair Ereveld Grebbeberg (26 reviews)
- A historic must
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Battlefields • Cemeteries • Monuments & Statues

The Militair Ereveld Grebbeberg near Rhenen is the first war cemetery in the Netherlands. Only soldiers are buried here. This cemetery on the Grebbeberg is the final resting place of more than 800 Dutch soldiers who fell in May 1940 in the battle for the southern part of the Grebbelinie. They are buried in the ground they have defended with their lives. See more..
4.5 Spakenburg Windmill (25 reviews)
- Working Windmill
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

We had planned this prior to heading along to the market in Sprakenburg on a Saturday morning. Really friendly people working there. You have steep steps to come up and down but it's worth it!! You,could buy the different flours that are ground here. We parked just opposite. The brasserie/ coffee shop attached in the old stables was a perfect spot for our morning coffee. We really enjoyed the visit. See more..
4.5 Molen de Windhond (25 reviews)
- Highlight of my holiday
Wednesday: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues

De Windhond is een ronde stenen molen die 1785 in Woerden is gebouwd. De molen staat op één van de laatste stukjes stadswal, die oorspronkelijk deel uit maakte van een bastion, behorend bij de stadswallen van het oude Woerden. In 1984 is de molen gerestaureerd en vandaag de dag is deze als korenmolen nog steeds in gebruik. Het meel van de molen wordt op de wekelijkse streekmarkt verkocht! De molen kan regelmatig bezocht worden, de entree bedraagt 2 euro. Ook kan de molen worden bezocht onder begeleiding van een Gilde gids. See more..
4.5 Goudestein (25 reviews)
- Goudestein city hall
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Goudestein is an old 17th century manor house from a Amsterdam merchant family. It has a park you can walk through en is located nextto the Vecht river in Maarssen. Several other great houses build for Amsterdam patrican families are located nearby. You can spent an hourlooking at all these building adjacent theVecht river. The building isnow used as part of the city hall of Maarssen and as a wedding location. See more..
4.5 The Maxx Veenendaal (25 reviews)
- Cool place to spend time with friends
Wednesday: 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games • Game & Entertainment Centers

The Maxx Veenendaal is the best location for indoor activities and the ultimate place for adventure and to relax! There is something to do for everyone! Whether you go Karting in our electric karts, jump in our Trampoline Park, play a game of Lasertag, enjoy 18 holes of Glow in the dark Midgetgolf, a game of billiards / darts or if you want to try one of our Escape Rooms. Ready.. Set.. Go To The Maxx! See more..
4.5 Kaaspakhuis (23 reviews)
- Enjoyable and informative
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Rides & Activities

Het Kaaspakhuis is dé plek waar alles op het gebied van kaas samenkomt. Leren, kijken, proeven en meer. Het jaren 30 Kaaspakhuis aan de Emmakade in Woerden is volledig gerenoveerd. Op deze prachtige plek krijg je de kans om een kijkje te nemen in de keuken van het moderne kaasmaken. Kijk mee in de kaasmakerij, ontdek de finesse van het kaasmaken en zie hoe handelaren hun kazen opslaan. See more..
4.5 Kinderboerderij Otterspoor (22 reviews)
- Farm-zoo
Parks • Farms • Playgrounds

Very nice farm-zoo with farm animals like cows, donkeys, variety of goats and sheep, many chickens, turkey and even peacock. All animals are groomed and healthy. Almost all of them like being patted and will try to give you their heads for patting. Very cute. Cow's calf is very shy, but baby donkey is a playful and smart guy. See more..
4.5 Leersumse Veld (21 reviews)
- Great walking with family and dog
Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails • Forests

We had a beautiful 2 hour walk with our 5 year old and dog. Landscape varies enough to keep it interesting, paths are easy to find. See more..
4.5 Boerderij Het Gagelgat (21 reviews)
- Step back in time
Farms

The farmhouse is a beautiful place to visit. Walk towards the end where you enjoy a great view over the meadows and see the church tower. It is one of the smaller attractions in Soest. Having said that, there are a couple of these and this is what Soest is about. Step back in time and waive the high expectations. See more..
4.5 Fabriek Woerden (20 reviews)
- Just perfect
Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Dinner Theaters • Playgrounds • Miniature Golf

Factory Woerden (Fabriek Woerden) the place to be for the most fun indoor activities for all ages! Would you like to make your own painting by throwing paint with friends?! Play, Mini golf in the Dark, participate in a crime dinner, escape from our escape room or take your children to the indoor playground?! Factory Woerden is the location for various individual and group activities. See more..
4.5 Buitenplaats Kameryck (20 reviews)
- Nice
Spent More than 3 hours Golf Courses

Very nice golf links. We played for 9 holes with one of my friend and paid 26 Euro. It has also a restaurant. See more..
4.5 Calypso Theater (20 reviews)
- Calypso Theater Wijk bij Duurstede
Theaters

The Calypso Theater is a charming local theater featuring films and performances.The theater is situated right in the centre across the tourist info and medieval church of Wijk bij Duurstede. See more..

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