Beyond the Dom Tower: Utrecht’s Best Kept Secret

Why the best view of the city is from below street level.

Most travel guides will tell you the exact same thing when you visit: rent a bike, climb the Dom Tower, and walk through the shopping streets. And while walking in the city is great, the absolute best way to explore Utrecht is from the water.

Utrecht’s canal system is unique in the world because of its wharves and wharf cellars. When you are looking for the best things to do in Utrecht by boat, you quickly realize that the water opens up a completely different perspective.

From the water level, you can find hidden spaces in Utrecht that you would completely miss from the street. Ancient carvings under stone bridges, secret canal-side gardens, and quiet corners of the city where cars can’t reach. It’s an escape from the busy city streets into a historic, peaceful world