The Dom Tower, Miffy Museum, Sunken Canal of the Inner City: There are tons of things to do in Utrecht. Utrecht has plenty of things to do, from amazing museums to restaurants to vibrant nightlife.

The countless historic buildings, networks of beautiful canals, and collections of top-quality museums all contribute to making Utrecht an exciting place for tourists. Utrecht is home to several fine churches, in addition to the DOM Church mentioned above, there is also Catherina Cathedral.

You can expect some churches, cathedrals, and monasteries to be in Utrecht’s top places to visit. The Cathedral in the Square is one of the most prominent churches in the Netherlands, a must-see for everyone visiting Utrecht. Right next to the cathedral is the massive tower, which is another attraction which must rank highly on your Utrecht things to do list.

The Dom Tower

This massive structure stands tall over the city of Utrecht, one of Utrecht’s most iconic landmarks. The Dom tower is the pride of Utrecht, a sight you must see on a visit to the city (and honestly, it is difficult to miss). Today, it is open to the public and is free to visit it is an effective way to get some history, as you take in Utrecht’s views.

Visitors can also go up to Dom Tower to get panoramic views over Utrecht, making this one of the best attractions in Utrecht for those looking to get views over the inner city. It is also popular among tourist attractions in Utrecht because it is the highest viewing spot for enjoying views over the city skyline. Its amazing Belltower is one of the most popular attractions in Utrecht that needs to make your bucket list.

With its stunning medieval centre, sliced up by picturesque canals on the Oudegracht, Utrecht was once the religious and cultural centre of the Netherlands, and as such, has plenty of fun historic and cultural tourist attractions to explore. It is located at the centre of the city centre in Utrecht, just minutes away from the Cathedral (Dom). Right by the main canal is the cathedral of Utrecht, known as the Cathedral of Saint Martin, or Domkerk, as the locals refer to it.

Excellent coffee shops

While visiting St. Martins remains one of the best free things to do in Utrecht, you might want to spend a bit for a nice meal at the tearoom located there. With one day in Utrecht, you can explore the picturesque downtown, enjoy views from Hollands tallest tower, and eat your way through the many excellent coffee shops and restaurants around the city. With More Time If you are bored with exploring its canals and relaxing in the cafes, here are three other spots you should check out while in Utrecht.

If time allows other interesting things to do nearby include visiting the old botanical garden (Oude Hortus), which is interesting because of its medicinal plants and the ancient Ginkgo Tree, and Utrecht University Museum. I recommend visiting the beautiful Oude Hortus (Old University Garden), formerly Utrecht University’s Botanical Garden, located just beyond Utrecht University’s Museum, at the heart of historic University City. Although famous, the Botanical Garden is in a suburb in Utrecht, it is worth visiting.

You will find Utrecht’s botanical gardens in Utrecht Science Park, just east of the centre, next to Fort Rijnauwen. This museum is certainly one of unusual things to see in Utrecht. Speelklok museum is one of the fun things to do in Utrecht, especially when you are visiting Utrecht with children.

Museums all over the city

The museum Speelklok is in the Old Church, the Buurkerk, and it is an interesting Utrecht activity for travellers of all ages. Located in central Utrecht, the Speelklok Museum is an unexpectedly interesting and playful place to visit, filled with incredible antique mechanical organs, winding clocks, and musical instruments that can play themselves. The Museum Speelklok advertises itself as offering the funniest activities in the whole Netherlands, so it is one of Utrecht’s tourist attractions you do not want to miss if you are looking to get your geek on.

You will also get to see various museums dedicated to history, art, and music while you are sightseeing in Utrecht. You will see tourists crowding into Rietveld Schroderhuis all the time. In addition to Saint Martin’s Cathedral and the Old Basilica Tower, you will also find an interesting (and colourful) building from Utrecht University, and Utrecht’s tourist information office, which is an excellent starting point to begin exploring, thanks to the helpful staff and helpful tourist resources at Utrecht’s Tourist Information Office.