Once you get past the modern shopping centre near the train station, you'll find that this important provincial city in the centre of the Netherlands has a charming old centre. The main attraction in Utrecht is the Domkerk, a church dating from 1254 boasting the country's tallest church tower. Other attractions include canal trips and a railway museum.
Vrendenburg 90, Utrecht
Tel 0900 414 1414
Utrecht's main train station lies at the heart of the Dutch rail network with frequent trains throughout the country as well as many international destinations. Eurolines buses stop near the train station at Jaarbeursplein 6.
Egelantierstraat 25, 3551 GB Utrecht
Tel 650434884
Lucas Bolwerk 4, 3512 Utrecht
Tel 650434884
Boothstraat 8, 3512 BW Utrecht
Bus 2, 4, 8, 11 (stop: Janskerkhof)
Tel (030) 2380 280