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The Utrecht citycentre is great for walking. The old centre has canals lined with some stunning architecture. The waterlevel here is so low, that in Summer the embankments are used as pubs/restaurants! The far end of Oudegracht embankments has some workshops still in use. In Summer it gets a bit crowded by the waterside, but in Winter the embankments make for a lovely stroll! The embankment walls are still in use as store rooms.
See Travelogue 'Reflections In The Canals' for more pictures! Address: Nieuwe Gracht and Oude Gracht
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 Oude Gracht near 't Ledig Erf by Mique
If you decide to do a canal bike tour, you will pass this spot as well. Leave a Comment
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 View while canal biking by Rixie
It was a very entertaining way to see Utrecht's canals, cruising serenely under brick bridges with names like Maartensbrug, and looking at the artists' studios and residences along the water's edge. When it started to rain (we hadn't known enough to ask for a canopy, and the cashier at the Canal Bike stand hadn't offered), Kelly and I held umbrellas over the kids' heads while they pedaled. It would have made a good photo if any of us had had a free hand! Their legs still got drenched, but that was part of the fun.
50 euros deposit, refundable, plus 5 euros per person, per hour. If it's an overcast day, ask for the canopy. Leave a Comment
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while in utrecht make sure to enjoy a meal at a restaurant along one of the many canals. Downtown there is a main stretcht of places, and there is tons of variety. The food is good, and the atmosphere is amazing. There is nothing quite like watching a boat row right past your table while you enjoy a delicious meal. Leave a Comment Address: no place specificDirections: right downtown
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Running through the centre of the old city are Utrecht's pair of canals - the Oude Gracht and the Nieuw Gracht (old and new). In addition to the canals the old city boundary still has its water filled moat looping in a rough semicircle on the western side.
The old city centre is pretty much traffic-free and so wandering the canal and moat banks makes for a pleasant way to get a feel of the place. The canals are built below street level and have their own walkways which during the summer bustle with cafes and restaurants. On my autumn visit on a midweek morning I had the double bonus of the place being virtually tourist-free and the trees in their resplendent seasonal foliage which my camera took full advantage of - see travelogue below: Some "arty" Photos Leave a Comment Directions: The canals run (with a couple of twists) through the middle of the old city, whilst the moat loops around to the west.
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There are many student-filled cafes and bars alongside the canals of Utrecht. In particular, these are located alongside the edge of the Oudegracht (old canal) that runs through the heart of the city.
In some areas, the city is built on two levels. At street-level there are shops and houses. But then there are steps down to the canalside, where there are bars and restaurants, and small boats for hire. Leave a Comment
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Taking a cruise on the canals will set you back 7.95 euro's. The cruises depart from Oudegracht and when the weather permits, they open the roof. There is a guide on board that will inform you of the area that you are cruising through and give you quite a bit of information. Duration is one hour and the boats depart every hour on the hour from 11 am to 5 pm. Leave a Comment
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