📍 Utrecht | The Hometown of Miffy
The Netherlands' 4th-largest city, Utrecht blends medieval charm with the playful spirit of Miffy the bunny 🐰. Strolling here feels like stepping between two worlds: cobblestone streets & church bells on one side, and minimalist bunny greetings on the other! 🚄 Getting There From Amsterdam Central: ~25 mins by train From Rotterdam/The Hague: ~40 mins 📍 Recommended Route (Walkable from the Station) Utrecht Central → Hoog Catharijne Mall → Miffy Traffic Light → Miffy Square → Museum Speelklok → Dom Tower → St. Martin’s Cathedral → Nijntje Museum → Centraal Museum 🎠 Must-See Highlights ✅ Hoog Catharijne 🛍️ A huge mall next to the station—perfect for a quick coffee or snack! ☕ ✅ Miffy’s Traffic Light 🚦 Spot the walking Miffy when the light turns green—iconic photo op! 📸 ✅ Miffy Square (Miffyplein) 🖤 Features a sleek black Miffy statue—great for pics! ✅ Museum Speelklok 🎶 A whimsical museum of self-playing instruments—live demos will make you smile! ✅ Dom Tower 🏰 Climb up for panoramic views of Utrecht’s red rooftops! ✅ St. Martin’s Cathedral ⛪ Gothic beauty—ideal for moody medieval photos! ✅ Nijntje Museum (Miffy Museum) 🐇 Designed for kids and kids-at-heart—don’t miss the giant Miffy out front! ✅ Centraal Museum 🎨 Showcases Utrecht artists + Miffy exhibits. The backyard even has a vintage boat! 🚢 ✨ Take your time—every corner hides something sweet! Perfect for families or escaping Amsterdam’s hustle. #Utrecht #HiddenGem #NetherlandsTravel #Miffy #EuropeSlowTravel 🌍🚂🌷