ONTDEK DE NATUUR

Haarrijnse plas

5 min 10 min 35 min

This is the place to be for a sunny day by the water! Relax on the large sandy beach or take a refreshing dip. The swimming water is clean, as motorboats are not allowed.

Who needs the coast?

Tip: Enjoy a delicious drink on the terrace of Key West Beachhouse.

Máximapark

10 min 20 min 75 min

In the heart of Leidsche Rijn and Vleuten-De Meern lies the expansive Máximapark, which is as large as Utrecht's city center. Walk, cycle, play sports, picnic, play, or sail in this lively and peaceful park. For the little ones, there is the Bosspeeltuin playground where they can play to their hearts' content.

Tip: Discover the unique Vlinderhof, a beautiful garden in the park's Binnenhof.

Haar­zuilens Es­ta­te

10 min 20 min 85 min

Discover the quintessentially Dutch Haarzuilens Estate, located near our hotel. Stroll along historic avenues, past flower-filled meadows and old fields, and admire the impressive De Haar Castle.

Perfect for a day out, with or without children.

Tip: Picnic and pick fruit in De Boswachter orchard.

Julianapark

10 min 20 min 60 min

Experience one of Utrecht's oldest city parks in the Zuilen district. Stroll along the green paths, relax on the expansive lawns, or visit the petting zoo with free-range chickens. Fun events and festivals are held here regularly.

Tip: Take a workshop at the Antje Drijver Pavilion, ranging from guitar playing to painting.

Loosdrechtse Plassen

25 min 50 min

Discover this beautiful water sports and nature reserve with six different lakes. Rowing, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, sailing, boating, or simply relaxing among the birds and water plants—you can do it all here! Take a bike ride or enjoy the peace and quiet of nature.

Tip: rent a canoe at Wijde Blik and paddle among water lilies and unusual birds.

Vecht

20 min 50 min

Explore the River Vecht with a sloop from De Eerste Aanleg. Rent for as little as 2 hours, no boating license required, and get a map with your route. Choose a trip along the Vecht and the Loosdrechtse Plassen for an unforgettable day on the water.

Tip: Bring a picnic bag from our restaurant One24 and enjoy it along the way!

Utrecht Botanic Gardens

20 min 45 min

Discover the Botanical Gardens of Utrecht University in and around the 19th-century Fort Hoofddijk. Admire Europe's largest rock garden, the evolution garden, tropical greenhouses with orchids, and colorful butterflies during the Butterfly Festival. Explore the Discovery Garden, the Bee Hotel, and the Bird Hut for a unique nature experience.

Tip: Enjoy a drink on the terrace of Tuincafé Botanica and visit the small shop.

Utrechtse Heuvelrug

20 min 75 min

Escape to the largest forest in the Randstad: the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. Wander through vast forests, enjoy beautiful views, and discover castles, museums, and the Pyramid of Austerlitz. Perfect for exploring on foot or by bike.

Tip: Feel like some action? Hit the hills on a mountain bike!