City Guide
A field guide to getting lost in Utrecht
A field guide to the places which can be explored further in Utrecht, while other social activities are not available because of Covid measures.
Utrecht Railway Museum: Netherlands’s rail heritage
The Utrecht Railway Museum illustrates the vital link between the railways and society at large. The museum takes visitors to understand the significance of...
The witch weighing house near Utrecht
In Oudewater near Utrecht, there still stands a weighing house. In the 16th century this weighing house produced not-a-witch certificates.
Rietveld Schröder House: an iconic masterpiece
Rietveld Schröder House is an iconic masterpiece of the architecture world. Although, to the average public, it is just a pretty house. The house...
Miffy – The beloved bunny
Ever wondered how this little rabbit became the quintessential part of the Dutch household? Recognized as "Nijntje" (short version of Konijntje) in the Netherlands,...
Traveling back to the medieval era: Castle de Haar
This article looks at the Castle de Haar as a tourist attraction in Utrecht city.
News
Leidsche Rijn project is creating hope for housing crisis in Utrecht
Housing shortage in Utrecht and in the Netherlands has always been a topic spoken about. This crisis particularly affects students, young people, and the...
COLUMNS
Mass self-screening: Could it bring the pandemic to an end?
The Netherlands entered 2021 under partial lockdown. With the earliest end-date (19th of January) in sight, discussions begin. The government is trying to find...