Activities in Utrecht
Amelisweerd
At Botenverhuur De Rijnstroom, Weg naar Rhijnauwen 2, on the Kromme Rijn river in the green Amelisweerd estate on the edge of the city.
Canoeing in Amelisweerd
Two people per canoe on the Kromme Rijn river through the Amelisweerd estate. Life jackets and waterproof bags are included.
- Where
- De Rijnstroom, Weg naar Rhijnauwen 2
- When
- morning 10:00 or afternoon 14:00
- Group
- from 8 people
- Season
- April to October
- Included
- two-person canoe, life jacket, waterproof bag
Stand-up paddling in Amelisweerd
Everyone gets their own SUP board on the calm water of the Kromme Rijn. Being able to swim is required.
- Where
- De Rijnstroom, Weg naar Rhijnauwen 2
- When
- morning 10:00 or afternoon 14:00
- Group
- from 8 people
- Season
- April to October
- Included
- SUP board, paddle, life jacket
Picnic by the water
A picnic package for each person, to collect at De Rijnstroom.
- Where
- De Rijnstroom, Weg naar Rhijnauwen 2
- When
- lunch 12:30
- Group
- from 8 people
- Season
- April to October
- Included
- picnic package per person
BBQ with drinks
Finish with a barbecue at De Rijnstroom, including 2 hours of unlimited drinks. From 15 people.
- Where
- De Rijnstroom, Weg naar Rhijnauwen 2
- When
- wrap-up 16:30
- Group
- from 15 people
- Season
- April to October
- Included
- BBQ package, 2 hours of drinks
City centre
Around Paardenveld and the Oudegracht canal, within walking distance of Utrecht Centraal station.
Welcome with coffee and cake
The group meets at JEU de boules bar on Paardenveld, a 5-minute walk from Utrecht Centraal station. Coffee, tea and cake are ready when you arrive.
- Where
- JEU de boules bar, Paardenveld
- When
- welcome 09:30
- Group
- from 8 people
- Included
- coffee or tea, cake
Jeu de boules with bites
Play indoors on the courts of JEU de boules bar. You get an explanation on the spot and the group plays in teams against each other. Rain makes no difference.
- Where
- JEU de boules bar, Paardenveld
- When
- morning 10:00 or afternoon 14:00
- Group
- from 8 people
- Included
- court hire, explanation, bites
Shuffleboard
The game you may know from cruise ships, in the first shuffleboard bar in the Netherlands. Easy to learn, highly competitive to play.
- Where
- The Grand Shuffle, Utrecht city centre
- When
- morning 10:00 or afternoon 14:00
- Group
- from 8 people
- Included
- courts, explanation
Dom Tower climb
A guided tour to the top of the Dom Tower, the highest point in Utrecht. Not suitable for people with a fear of heights or limited mobility.
- Where
- Domplein
- When
- morning 10:00 or afternoon 14:00
- Group
- from 8 people
- Included
- admission, guide
Canal cruise
A canal cruise with Schuttevaer past the wharves of the Oudegracht and along the outer canals.
- Where
- Boarding point on the Oudegracht
- When
- morning 10:00 or afternoon 14:00
- Group
- from 8 people
- Included
- canal cruise
Group lunch
A set group lunch at one of the venues of Brothers Horeca Groep in the city centre. A vegetarian option is available; you can pass on other dietary requirements when you book.
- Where
- BHG venue in the city centre
- When
- lunch 12:30
- Group
- from 8 people
- Included
- set lunch menu, soft drink or coffee
Closing drinks
End the day the Dutch way with a borrel (drinks with snacks) at JEU de boules bar: two drinks per person and bitterballen, the classic Dutch deep-fried bites.
- Where
- JEU de boules bar, Paardenveld
- When
- wrap-up 16:30
- Group
- from 8 people
- Included
- 2 drinks per person, bitterballen
Welcome with mulled wine
The group meets at JEU de boules bar on Paardenveld. Everyone gets a glühwein (mulled wine) or hot chocolate with something tasty on the side.
- Where
- JEU de boules bar, Paardenveld
- When
- welcome 09:30
- Group
- from 8 people
- Season
- November to March
- Included
- mulled wine or hot chocolate, something tasty
Winter lunch
A hearty Dutch winter lunch at one of the venues of Brothers Horeca Groep: erwtensoep (thick pea soup) or stamppot (mashed potatoes with vegetables), with a vegetarian choice.
- Where
- BHG venue in the city centre
- When
- lunch 12:30
- Group
- from 8 people
- Season
- November to March
- Included
- pea soup or stamppot, soft drink or coffee
City Challenge through the old town
The group heads into the old town in teams, with a series of challenges and questions about what they come across: the Dom, the wharf cellars and the Oudegracht. On foot, at your own pace, with a fixed start and finish. We provide the challenges and are there at the start and the finish.
- Where
- Start at Paardenveld, finish at the Neude
- When
- morning 10:00 or afternoon 14:00
- Group
- from 8 people
- Included
- challenges for each team, host at start and finish, results at the end
On the move
Links the city centre with Amelisweerd.
Kickbike tour
The group rides a set route along the Kromme Rijn between the city centre and Amelisweerd on their own. The kickbikes are ready with a lock; you receive the code and the route the day before.
- Where
- Start according to the route (city centre or De Rijnstroom)
- When
- morning 10:00 or afternoon 14:00
- Group
- from 8 people
- Season
- April to October
- Included
- kickbike, lock, route
Something else?
Some activities, such as bowling, bouldering or an escape room, we arrange on request. They have no fixed price and cannot be booked online: email info@dagjeutrecht.nl and within one working day you receive a proposal with a price per person.
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