HAL22

3 min 7 min 13 min

About ten minutes’ walk from Carlton President lies HAL22: a newly opened stylish sports hall (covering an impressive 6,500m²) made for the sports-mad, games enthusiasts and fun-lovers. You won't get bored any time soon at HAL22! At HAL22 you can bowl and play padel, squash, pool or snooker, all under one roof.

Centrally located in HAL22 is Lounge22, where you can catch your breath after a game of padel or relive your bowling adventure with a snack and drink! 

Tip: there are often fun events and promotions at HAL22.

City Skydive

4 min 13 min 37 min

Many people dream of being able to fly, and at City Skydive these dreams can come true. This is the world’s first indoor skydiving centre with two wind tunnels side by side. In a safe environment, under the guidance of certified instructors, you can experience freefall as a recreational flyer. It's like jumping out of a plane at 4,000 metres, but without actually having to launch yourself out of the plane.

A minimum of four flights are recommended for any novice flyer. Four skydives give you the chance to learn more, which allows the instructor to let you fly more freely. Skydiving on your own is ultimate freedom!

Tip: there are often special events, such as a date night, ladies night and days for sports flyers.

Kartfabrique

4 min 9 min 25 min

Fancy some action? Then head to the Kartfabrique in Utrecht. Guaranteed fun for young and old. Compete with one another during a heat of go-karting on the karting track or during an exciting game of laser tag in the Netherlands’ largest indoor laser arena. If you prefer not to complete but would rather play together, then try to crack the 39 cells of Prison Island with your team! Prison Island is a mix between an escape room and Fort Boyard where everyone can show their strongest side and where you try to reach the high score together.

Tip: there are great deals available where you can combine go-karting, laser gaming and the escape room.

Monkey Town Maarssen

4 min 12 min 29 min

Monkey Town is the most exciting and fun indoor softplay for children aged 1 to 12. At Monkey Town, children can have fun climbing and scrambling. It features a slide as well as trampolines and even a laser game! There is also a special toddler zone for children aged 1 to 3. Parents have not been forgotten, since there is a special café area for them where they can sit comfortably and keep an eye on proceedings.

Tip: Monkey Town is also great for children's parties.

Neoliet Utrecht

9 min 12 min 47 min

Climbing and bouldering in the Netherlands’ largest and most modern climbing centre. Located in Máxima Park, this climbing centre has a 3000m² climbing wall where you can climb 300 routes up to a height of 13 to 19 metres. The centre also has a 400m² bouldering wall where you can do 120 boulders at a height of 4 to 5 metres. The climbing centre is fun for young (aged 5 and older) and old. The centre is suitable for both novices and experienced climbers.

Tip: Never climbed before? Then get in touch for an introductory lesson.

Leidsche Rijn Centre

9 min 17 min 51 min

In Leidsche Rijn Centre, you can shop the way you want. With over 130 shops and a number of hospitality outlets, all of which are open 7 days a week, it’s always the place to go. You can shop in the centre with friends, family or on your own. Got shopping fatigue? Take a break at one of the welcoming lunch spots, coffee shops or restaurants.

Tip: crafting days are often also organised for children.

Pathé Utrecht Leidsche Rijn

10 min 18 min 56 min

Fancy relaxing with a good movie? At Pathé Utrecht Leidsche Rijn, you've come to the right place! This modern building with striking architecture is a place where people like to come for both information and entertainment. In addition to a business bar, three foyers and three meeting rooms, this Pathé theatre has a beautiful rooftop terrace with fantastic views of the Utrecht skyline. Grab a snack or drink and take a seat. Now that's relaxing!

Tip: the rooftop cinema is also open during the summer months.

Olivier Belgian Beer Café

16 min 27 min

Olivier Belgian beer café, located in an atmospheric old church in the heart of Utrecht city centre, offers authentic Belgian hospitality and generosity. Alongside the extensive range of beers, the menu features well-known Flemish classics such as tender beef stew, hot ham and mussels in beer. In the unique historic building that was used as a secret church in the 16th century, you can feast your eyes on the old features such as the altar niche, the vaults, the organ and the heavy chandeliers while sampling the beers. The perfect place for a sumptuous lunch or an evening of lavish dining.

Beatrix Theater Utrecht

18 min 27 min

An afternoon or evening spent at the Beatrix Theatre in Utrecht guarantees plenty of fun. You can catch musicals, concerts and other theatrical performances here throughout the year. The theatre was opened by Joop van den Ende in 1999. Chicago was the first musical to be performed, followed by other highly successful musicals such as The Bodyguard and MAMMA MIA! Right now, you can see TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at the Beatrix Theatre. Fun fact: you can admire over 60 paintings, drawings and sketches in the various foyers of the Beatrix Theatre. The artworks were created by world-famous pop musicians such as David Bowie, Paul McCartney and Herman Brood. The theatre also houses a restaurant called Queen's, which is the place to complete your theatre visit.

Tip: check the Beatrix Theatre's calendar for all performances.

Utrecht city centre

18 min 29 min

There is always something to do in the centre of Utrecht. You can shop, eat and drink here, but also do sporting activities like kayaking or paddleboarding through the canals. The city centre is also home to the Netherlands' busiest railway station, Utrecht Centraal. Utrecht Centraal is located beside the recently renovated Hoog Catharijne. With no fewer than 125 shops, you can have great fun shopping here, but also eat at one of the trendy restaurants. Neude is a city centre square packed with nice restaurants and bars where you can enjoy sitting on the terrace in the summer months. Various restaurants can also be found alongside the old canal.

Tip: explore the city centre on foot with a private guide.

Utrecht water tower

19 min 34 min

What a view from the Utrecht water tower! Located between Heuveloord and Vaartsche Rijn on Jutfaseweg in Tolsteeg, the water tower was built between 1906 and 1907. The tower is 37 metres high and was the third tower owned by the Utrechtse Waterleiding Maatschappij (Utrecht Water Supply Company). This unique piece of industrial heritage was transformed in 2015 into a business where you can have lunch, dinner and meetings on three levels. There is also the option of private dining. You can also enjoy a 4 course lunch on the 10th floor. If you go for dinner, you can choose from 4, 5 or 6 courses, whilst there is also the option to add 'special' dishes. Dinner is available on the 9th floor around the open kitchen or on the 10th floor.

Van Schaik / De Koepel cheese farm

22 min 34 min

Van Schaik cheese farm, also known as De Koepel, is located in Harmelen and is run by the Van Schaik family. Cows, pigs and chickens are kept here. They make delicious farmhouse cheese from their cows’ milk with great passion.

The cheese shop at the farm sells this cheese, as well as eggs from their own chickens. The shop also stocks various other products.