Utrecht Guide

  • Universiteitsbibliotheek (Wittevrouwenstraat) Utrecht 1908 (foto: HUA)

  • The giant Celestial Teapot is one of a series of public artworks to be seen in the Hoog Catharijne and Centraal Station in Utrecht as part of the Call of the Mall.

  • Uitzicht op Jutfaseweg utrecht vanaf het terras van Klein Berlijn

  • Drinks at Barbeton in Utrecht

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  • Carla's bewind the Dom tower. Great Swedish lunchroom in Utrecht.

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Worth discovering: Carla’s

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Situated in the shadow of the Dom Tower you will find Carla’s Conditorie. Carla’s is by no means a wallflower amongst the lunchrooms in Utrecht. The Interior is a good mix of modern and vintage furniture. . . . → Read More: Worth discovering: Carla’s

The weekend tip: Fun in the park

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The best thing about spring is the ability to spend loads of time outside! Whether you like working in the garden, sipping a cocktail on a terrace or my favorite thing to do have . . . → Read More: The weekend tip: Fun in the park

Foodie shares: Homemade fresh ice pops

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Finally the temps are rising… And what will be more refreshing than a lovely homemade ice popsicle made of only fresh fruit? One of the products I developed is GimmePops, freshly made icepops. Right now they . . . → Read More: Foodie shares: Homemade fresh ice pops

DIY: Cocktail Buzz

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When the temps rise people start gathering outside; having drinks on the terrace, a BBQ with friends or lounging in the park with a good book and a refreshing drink. Whatever it is that you like . . . → Read More: DIY: Cocktail Buzz

The weekend tip: city by boat

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The city centre of Utrecht is ringed by medieval canal wharves which is unique to the city. Of course you can view these wharves from street level and head down the many stairs along the canals . . . → Read More: The weekend tip: city by boat

Worth Discovering: De Ontdekking

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Want to experience a trip around the world without leaving the city? That is impossible right? Not anymore thanks to the owners of ‘De Ontdekking‘.

The owners Tessa and Armand love to travel and during . . . → Read More: Worth Discovering: De Ontdekking

Worth discovering: Stan & Co

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Stan & Co is famous for its terrace facing the Ganzenmarkt, sitting there you will have a great view of the city centre. A great spot for chatting while sipping a glass of wine and watching . . . → Read More: Worth discovering: Stan & Co

City Stay: One room hotel

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The smallest hotel in Utrecht is situated along the city canals on the Nieuwegracht. Well, smallest is a bit of an understatement since this hotel only has one room. Yes, I know the words ‘hotel’ and . . . → Read More: City Stay: One room hotel

Worth discovering: Barbeton

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The first things you spot when you enter Barbeton is the solid bar in the middle of the cafe and huge map of Utrecht on the wall. This piece of unique art sets the tone for . . . → Read More: Worth discovering: Barbeton

How to: City Garden

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You can’t tell me that having a decent garden in the city is impossible. Okay, most Utrechters aren’t blessed with a big garden, but less can definitely be more! Here are my tips and tricks.

Small . . . → Read More: How to: City Garden

Window shopping: Happy BBQ

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When spring and summer finally arrive most people love to entertain their friends outdoors. I get excited and start planning dinners outdoors, lunching in the park and large blowout BBQ’s under the blue sky.

Wouldn’t it . . . → Read More: Window shopping: Happy BBQ

The weekend tip: Le Mini Who?

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This party season is kicking off with great new and innovative festivals in Utrecht. This weekend tip is: Le Mini Who; May Day! A small but sweet festival located in the city centre of Utrecht. Le . . . → Read More: The weekend tip: Le Mini Who?

Worth discovering: UMAMI

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UMAMI has a very simple concept of shared dinning with three types of menus. There is a small menu for bite and drinks. An Asian style tapas menu, so you can chose from several small dishes. . . . → Read More: Worth discovering: UMAMI

Shopping: Let’s go outside

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Spring is finally here and last week we got a sneak peek of lovely warm weather. And it felt absolutely fantastic! I’m having thoughts of sipping a cocktail or having a BBQ in my lovely courtyard . . . → Read More: Shopping: Let’s go outside

Window shopping: Metallic bling

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I’ve been craving these pair of metallic shoes from the moment I saw this pin by the glamour guide on Pinterest.

And then this Saturday when I passed by the shop window of Eleganza on the . . . → Read More: Window shopping: Metallic bling

Worth discovering: Dutch Treat ‘Stroopwafel’!

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There is nothing sweeter then a fresh warm stroopwafel from the market on a Saturday morning. A stroopwafel, (English translation: syrup waffle) is made of two thin layers of batter with a caramel filling in the . . . → Read More: Worth discovering: Dutch Treat ‘Stroopwafel’!