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	* Spring [http://www.springdance.nl/ Springdance festival], a festival of dance-preformance		* Spring [http://www.springdance.nl/ Springdance festival], a festival of dance-preformance

	* Spring [http://www.bluesroute.nl/ Bluesroute Utrecht]		* late may / early june [https://www.springutrecht.nl Spring] a festival with dance, theater and live music in the city

	* late may [~~http~~://www.~~festivalaandewerf~~.nl~~/ festival aan de werf~~] a festival with theater and live music in the city

	* end of may [http://www.dagvanhetparkinutrecht.nl/ Dag van het Park]; festivities in parks all around the city		* end of may [http://www.dagvanhetparkinutrecht.nl/ Dag van het Park]; festivities in parks all around the city

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	* April 5, 6, 7 [http://www.lentebokfestival.nl/ Lentebokfestival]		* April 5, 6, 7 [http://www.lentebokfestival.nl/ Lentebokfestival]

	* April 19th and April 20t [http://www.utrechtinternationalcomedyfestival.nl/ ~~UTrecht~~ International Comedy Festival]		* April 19th and April 20t [http://www.utrechtinternationalcomedyfestival.nl/ Utrecht International Comedy Festival]

	* April 29 and April 30, Queensnight and Queensday: the whole country goes orange in the celebration of the birthday of the Queen. Utrecht is always very crowded in the night before, filled with a 2nd hand market, funfair, a lot of concerts, and people in orange going crazy.		* April 29 and April 30, Queensnight and Queensday: the whole country goes orange in the celebration of the birthday of the Queen. Utrecht is always very crowded in the night before, filled with a 2nd hand market, funfair, a lot of concerts, and people in orange going crazy.
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	* end of may [http://www.dagvanhetparkinutrecht.nl/ Dag van het Park]; festivities in parks all around the city		* end of may [http://www.dagvanhetparkinutrecht.nl/ Dag van het Park]; festivities in parks all around the city

	* ~~Juni~~ [http://www.counterculturefestival.nl// Counter Culture], a free festival with underground culture		* June [http://www.counterculturefestival.nl// Counter Culture], a free festival with underground culture

	* June [http://www.midzomergracht.nl/ Midzomergracht], a midsummergayfestival on the canal		* June [http://www.midzomergracht.nl/ Midzomergracht], a midsummergayfestival on the canal

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	* end of may [http://www.dagvanhetparkinutrecht.nl/ Dag van het Park]; festivities in parks all around the city		* end of may [http://www.dagvanhetparkinutrecht.nl/ Dag van het Park]; festivities in parks all around the city

	* ~~may~~ [http://www.~~festival-utrecht~~.nl/ Counter Culture], a free festival with underground culture		* Juni [http://www.counterculturefestival.nl// Counter Culture], a free festival with underground culture

	* June [http://www.midzomergracht.nl/ Midzomergracht], a midsummergayfestival on the canal		* June [http://www.midzomergracht.nl/ Midzomergracht], a midsummergayfestival on the canal

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	'''Restaurants and Fast Food'''		'''Restaurants and Fast Food'''

	* De [http://www.blauwekameel.nl/ Blauwe Kameel] in de Donkerstraat is a very tiny bar with good quality fruitshakes and other organic snacks.

	* [http://www.deoudemuntkelder.nl/index2.htm De oude Muntkelder]: for the typical Dutch pancakes		* [http://www.deoudemuntkelder.nl/index2.htm De oude Muntkelder]: for the typical Dutch pancakes

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	The community in Utrecht is active and there are a lot of different meetings:		The community in Utrecht is active and there are a lot of different meetings:
	* the '''monthly meeting''': every last Friday of the month over 40 people meet up in cafe [http://www.averechts.nl/ Averechts]. ~~THe~~ meetings are announced both on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/290 BeWelcome] and [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=1348 Couchsurfing].		* the '''monthly meeting''': every last Friday of the month over 40 people meet up in cafe [http://www.averechts.nl/ Averechts]. The meetings are announced both on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/290 BeWelcome] and [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=1348 Couchsurfing].

	* Every week there are free '''Dutch lessons''' in Utrecht. For more info check the [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=14572 Dutch lessons in Utrecht] group if you sign in for a meeting at least one day in advance the adress will be sent to you.		* Every week there are free '''Dutch lessons''' in Utrecht. For more info check the [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=14572 Dutch lessons in Utrecht] group if you sign in for a meeting at least one day in advance the adress will be sent to you.

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	==Accomodation==		==Accomodation==

	Utrecht houses quite a lot of ~~couchsurfers~~ while Utrecht is a relatively unknown city to the tourist-crowds. Therefore it is very easy to find a couch in Utrecht. A lot of people will reply to ~~couchrequests~~ within a few hours.		Utrecht houses quite a lot of hosts while Utrecht is a relatively unknown city to the tourist-crowds. Therefore it is very easy to find a couch in Utrecht. A lot of people will reply to requests within a few hours.


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	'''Bars'''		'''Bars'''

	Bars can be found all around the city centre, some popular bars are in crowded nightlife locations like Neude, Nobelstraat and het Wed, best spots are less easy to find. The bars below are places where you'll have a big chance to meet other ~~couchsurfers~~:		Bars can be found all around the city centre, some popular bars are in crowded nightlife locations like Neude, Nobelstraat and het Wed, best spots are less easy to find. The bars below are places where you'll have a big chance to meet other people:

	* [http://www.averechts.nl/ Averechts], outside of the 'official' city centre, but still very close. It is a bar run by volunteers, which means a friendly atmosphere, good beer an fair prices. Every tuesday there is an open mic night. Is since years the place for the monthly meeting.		* [http://www.averechts.nl/ Averechts], outside of the 'official' city centre, but still very close. It is a bar run by volunteers, which means a friendly atmosphere, good beer an fair prices. Every tuesday there is an open mic night. Is since years the place for the monthly meeting.

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	~~[[File:Utrecht4.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|]]~~

	'''Utrecht''' is the 4th city of the '''[[Netherlands]]''', right in the centre of the country, with close to 300.000 inhabitants, and a big railway-hub.		'''Utrecht''' is the 4th city of the '''[[Netherlands]]''', right in the centre of the country, with close to 300.000 inhabitants, and a big railway-hub.

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	* May 5 [http://www.bevrijdingsfestivalutrecht.nl/ Liberation day], music and more		* May 5 [http://www.bevrijdingsfestivalutrecht.nl/ Liberation day], music and more

			* May 11th [http://www.utrechtsebierbrouwersfestival.nl/ Utrechts Bierbrouwersfestival]

	* Early may [http://www.laff.nl/ Latin American Film Festival].		* Early may [http://www.laff.nl/ Latin American Film Festival].

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	'''Utrecht''' is the 4th city of the '''[[Netherlands]]''', right in the centre of the country, with close to 300.000 inhabitants, and a big railway-hub.		'''Utrecht''' is the 4th city of the '''[[Netherlands]]''', right in the centre of the country, with close to 300.000 inhabitants, and a big railway-hub.

	~~The history of~~ Utrecht ~~goes all the way back to the Romans~~. In medieval times Utrecht was the biggest city of the country. Nowadays this city has a big historic well preserved inner-city with lots of museums, monumental churches and some unique canal wharfs (Old wharfing areas along the canals). Utrecht is also known for modern architecture.		Utrecht was founded as a roman fortress. In medieval times Utrecht was the biggest city of the country and center of trade and religion. Nowadays this city has a big historic well preserved inner-city with lots of museums, monumental churches and some unique canal wharfs (Old wharfing areas along the canals). Utrecht is also known for modern architecture in both the city centre and university campus 'De Uithof'.

	Utrecht has the largest University of the country and houses around 60.000 students, including a lot of international students. The presence of the students is very well felt in the inner-city with a lot of bars, art houses, clubs and festivities all through the summer. The city has a lot of history and modern culture and a lively art galleria / theatre and music scene. It's known for it's contemporary arts, movies, musical and historic festivals.		Utrecht has the largest University of the country and houses around 60.000 students, including a lot of international students. The presence of the students is very well felt in the inner-city with a lot of bars, art houses, clubs and festivities all through the summer. The city has a lot of history and modern culture and a lively art galleria / theatre and music scene. It's known for it's contemporary arts, movies, musical and historic festivals.

	Outside of the city there is a lot of interesting nature. On the east of the city there are hilly-forests and an area with a lot of 19th century fortresses, on the north a few lakes, on the west a big area with polders and on the south some big and some smaller rivers. There are options for water recreation, biking, hiking, and even for bird lovers there are several areas worth while for spotting.		Outside of the city there is a lot of interesting nature and smaller historic cities. On the east of the city there are hilly-forests and an area with a lot of 19th century fortresses, on the north a few lakes, on the west a big area with polders and on the south some big and some smaller rivers. There are options for water recreation, biking, hiking, and even for bird lovers there are several areas worth while for spotting.

	From Utrecht there are good connections with the rest of the country by train or car. Amsterdam, Rotterdam and the Hague take about 40 minutes by train, all other cities in the Randstad (Amsterdam, Rotterdam & Den Haag) are less then 1 hour by train. More remote cities like Maastricht and Groningen take only 2 hours.		From Utrecht there are good connections with the rest of the country by train or car. Amsterdam, Rotterdam and the Hague take about 40 minutes by train, all other cities in the Randstad (Amsterdam, Rotterdam & Den Haag) are less then 1 hour by train. More remote cities like Maastricht and Groningen take only 2 hours.
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	* Every week there are free '''Dutch lessons''' in Utrecht. For more info check the [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=14572 Dutch lessons in Utrecht] group if you sign in for a meeting at least one day in advance the adress will be sent to you.		* Every week there are free '''Dutch lessons''' in Utrecht. For more info check the [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=14572 Dutch lessons in Utrecht] group if you sign in for a meeting at least one day in advance the adress will be sent to you.

			* '''(board)gamesmeetings''': Utrecht is full of (board)gamefreaks, mostly gamesnights are posted spontaneously on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/290 BeWelcome] and [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=1348 Couchsurfing].

			* '''Homediners''', are always a succes, it is easy to organise one. For more info check the [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=18586 Veggie Cooking group].

	* In 2008 Utrecht started hosting a big event on '''[[Midsummernight]]''' which became an annual event.		* In 2008 Utrecht started hosting a big event on '''[[Midsummernight]]''' which became an annual event.

	* Utrecht is the birthplace of the notorious '''[http://www.gigswap.org/ Gigswapping]''', therefore if you are a musician it is very easy to arrange a gig in Utrecht. Check the [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=7334 gigswapgroup] for more about that.		* Utrecht is the birthplace of the notorious '''[http://www.gigswap.org/ Gigswapping]''', therefore if you are a musician it is very easy to arrange a gig in Utrecht. Check the [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=7334 gigswapgroup] for more about that.

	* '''Homediners''', are always a succes, it is easy to organise one. For more info check the [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=18586 Veggie Cooking group].

	* '''(board)gamesmeetings''': Utrecht is full of (board)gamefreaks, mostly gamesnights are posted spontaneously on [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/290 BeWelcome] and [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=1348 Couchsurfing].

	If you are in Utrecht on a saturday, don't forget to do the [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Utrecht-Free-Tours/235031053204797 Utrecht Free Tour]		If you are in Utrecht on a saturday, don't forget to do the [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Utrecht-Free-Tours/235031053204797 Utrecht Free Tour]
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	* Spring [http://www.tweetakt.net/ tweetakt festival], an experimental theaterfestival for young theatermakers		* Spring [http://www.tweetakt.net/ tweetakt festival], an experimental theaterfestival for young theatermakers

	* ~~2nd easterday~~: ~~the~~ [http://www.~~jaarbeursutrechtmarathon~~.nl/ ~~Jaarbeursmarathon~~]		* late March, [http://www.haff.nl/nl/ Holland Animation Film Festival]

			* late March / early April [http://www.impakt.nl/ Impakt festival]

			* April 5, 6, 7 [http://www.lentebokfestival.nl/ Lentebokfestival]

	* April 29 and April 30: ~~Queensnight and Queensday: the whole country goes orange in the celebration of the birthday of the Queen~~. ~~Utrecht is always very crowded in the night before, filled with a 2nd hand market, funfair, a lot of concerts, and people in orange going crazy~~.		* April 19th and April 20t [http://www.utrechtinternationalcomedyfestival.nl/ UTrecht International Comedy Festival]

	* April ~~[http~~:~~//www~~.~~impakt~~.~~nl/ Impakt festival]~~		* April 29 and April 30, Queensnight and Queensday: the whole country goes orange in the celebration of the birthday of the Queen. Utrecht is always very crowded in the night before, filled with a 2nd hand market, funfair, a lot of concerts, and people in orange going crazy.

	* April [http://www.city2cities.nl/ City 2 Cities] A literature festival connecting 2 cities		* April [http://www.city2cities.nl/ City 2 Cities] A literature festival connecting 2 cities
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	'''Walking'''		'''Walking'''

	The historic centre of Utrecht is the ideal size to walk in. If you just want to stroll around and see old buildings, go to the southern part of the medieval city, this has the best unspoiled and ~~smallscale~~ size. If you want to go shopping, stay on the north, this is the shopping area, just next to the big shopping streets there are streets with very cool alternative shops.		The historic centre of Utrecht is the ideal size to walk in. If you just want to stroll around and see old buildings, go to the southern part of the medieval city, this has the best unspoiled and small scale size. If you want to go shopping, stay on the north, this is the shopping area, just next to the big shopping streets there are streets with very cool alternative shops.


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	'''Route'''		'''Route'''

	* At the trainstation you can find blue computer that can print out routes for free		Free maps are easy to find at the tourist information centre but also in stands at Hoog Catharijne.

	* There are several maps of Utrecht available at bookstores and tourist offices, sadly free maps are ~~really hard~~ to find.


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	'''Want more guests?'''		'''Want more guests?'''

	Like everywhere, also in Utrecht ~~couchsurfers~~ are not evenly distributed over hosts. more experienced ~~Cs-members~~ mostly get the most guests. If you want to have more guests you can put your profile name here:		Like everywhere, also in Utrecht guests are not evenly distributed over hosts. more experienced hosts mostly get the most guests. If you want to have more guests you can put your profile name here:


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	==Sights and activities==		==Sights and activities==



	Check [[100 things to do in Utrecht]]		Check [[100 things to do in Utrecht]]