Utrecht
Utrecht is the fourth largest city in the Netherlands. Thanks to its central location, Utrecht has become the centre of exhibition and conference activities in the Netherlands. Each year, many events take place in the Exhibition and Convention Centre Jaarbeurs. With nearly 300,000 residents, this historic city is a wonderful example of multicultural Netherlands. Visitors to Utrecht can enjoy different activities and exhibitions. Its pleasant and beautiful centre has lots of charming shops, restaurants and cafés.
The canals providing a typical Dutch character are scattered with many boats. You can enjoy great food and drinks on one of the many terraces by the canals, while a boat trip through the canals gives you an insight into the history of Utrecht. The city of Utrecht is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The range of hills, the Utrechtse Heuvelrug, is ideal for cycling. This area also has many walking routes, accessible for both young and old.