Utrecht Region has many cities, towns and neighbourhoods, each with its own unique charm. In this section, we offer a selection of the 26 municipalities that make up Utrecht Region. Learn more about our beautiful cities and towns,their surroundings and where to live. See what appeals to you, whether it is somewhere to visit for a day trip or a location for your future home.
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Utrecht
Utrecht
Utrecht has the youngest population of any Dutch city and offers an inspiring environment that is both vibrant and creative. It is the fastest growing city in the Netherlands and the healthiest. According to the United Nations, Utrecht is also one of the happiest cities in the world.
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Amersfoort
Amersfoort
Nestling in the geographic heart of the Netherlands, Amersfoort is Utrecht Region’s second largest city and is only 15 minutes from Utrecht by train. Founded more than 800 years ago, Amersfoort is a modern, pleasant city with a photogenic historic centre.
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Abcoude
Abcoude
Set within the characteristic Dutch polder landscape, Abcoude is located just outside of Amsterdam and affords magnificent cycling and hiking opportunities. A charming town with many lovely historic houses and characteristic buildings.
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Baarn
Baarn is a small but royal city with plenty to offer: beautiful parks and gardens, historical palaces, nice cafés and restaurants and many options for culture and leisure. It is also centrally located, close to the A1 and A27, with easy access to Hilversum, Amersfoort, Utrecht and Amsterdam.
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Bunnik
Bunnik
Just outside the city of Utrecht lies the beautiful town of Bunnik with a history that goes back 2,000 years. The town is part of a lively area that offers tranquillity and lots of expansive greenery.Bunnik has consistently topped the list of Utrecht Region’s most liveable locations.
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Bunschoten-Spakenburg
Spakenburg in Bunschoten: an old fishing town located at the former Zuiderzee. The harbor is the soul of Spakenburg with the old shipyard as its gem. You can still find 40 botter ships - traditional fishing boats - in its harbor, making it the biggest botter fleet in the world. The warf, the old fishermen's cottages, and the fish auction still exude lots of the history.
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De Bilt
De Bilt
Conveniently located close to Utrecht city centre and Utrecht Science Park, De Bilt is ideal for recreation and getting lost in nature. Along with the greenery, forests, parks and meadows, there is a great variety of shops, restaurants, schools and various other amenities.
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Hilversum
Hilversum
Welcome to Hilversum, the vibrant media capital of the Netherlands. This city is not only central to the Dutch media industry but also offers a dynamic and high-quality lifestyle for its more than 90,000 residents. Perfect for professionals, families, and creatives, Hilversum combines historical charm with contemporary vitality.
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Houten
Houten
Nieuwegein is close to Utrecht and affords excellent access to the countryside. The city offers affordable housing and possesses a robust economy. The municipality came into its own from the 1970s onwards as it rapidly began to develop to meet the increasing demand for family housing near Utrecht. As a result, Nieuwegein is at its core a young and thriving city.
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Nieuwegein
Nieuwegein
Nieuwegein is close to Utrecht and affords excellent access to the countryside. The city offers affordable housing and possesses a robust economy. The municipality came into its own from the 1970s onwards as it rapidly began to develop to meet the increasing demand for family housing near Utrecht. As a result, Nieuwegein is at its core a young and thriving city.
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Oudewater
Oudewater
Oudewater is the oldest city of the ‘green heart’ of Holland. The small cityhas a historical centre, beautiful surrounding nature,and amodern, lively community. The municipality of Oudewater has 10.000 residents, living in Oudewater itself and insurrounding villagesand is centrally located in the Randstad and the Netherlands.
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Stichtse Vecht
Stichtse Vecht
Stichtse Vecht lies between Amsterdam and Utrecht. Due to its green character, picturesque villages and the many 17th- and 18th-century historic buildings situated along the river Vecht, the municipality is nicknamed ‘Pearl at the Vecht’.
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Veenendaal
Veenendaal
Veenendaal lies between Utrecht and Arnhem and nestles on the edge of the extensive forests of Utrechtse Heuvelrug. Veenendaal (veen means peat) takes its name from the local peat. During the 16th century, peat was the most important source of fuel and Veenendaal was established as a peat colony.
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Woerden
Woerden
Woerden is the capital of the ‘green heart’ of Holland. A beating heart, where city and countryside meet, where cows graze and cheese is made. A place where a city that is both historic and contemporary can be found nestling gently in a unique, expansive countryside.
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Zeist
Zeist
The beautiful town of Zeist and its surroundings are characterised by greenery, lakes, canals and other water features.Zeist is close to the A12 and A28 motorways and Driebergen-Zeist railway station, which offers direct connections to Utrecht Central Station and Amsterdam Zuid.
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