Very nice park with a variety of routes to gallivant at a leisurely pace. Beautiful old trees, local produce, water, historical mansions, a world heritage WW1 fort and Utrecht's most famous pancake diner. Sizeable enough to warrant a few hours of strolling, and close enough to the centre to inspire a second or third visit. Bring your swimming pants and take a dive in the river or hire a kanoo and peddle here for a...
Read moreReally beautiful forest. It is pretty big and with many paths where to walk. In summer there is an ice cream truck in a central area where people sits for picnicking, also there is a cafeteria and a little farm that sometimes sells eggs or milk (the animals can be seen from the outside and they seem quite happy!). Ideal...
Read moreBig river forest Park around two mansions/castles and their supporting buildings, old farmhouses - along the meandering remnant channel of the Rhine from 1000-2000 years ago. Also a good place for a 1-1.5 hour lunch break walking away from the university...
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