Culture

Municipal Theatre (Stadsschouwburg)
This theatre building and its fun architecture is a cultural hot spot for students and teachers alike.

• By Studentlife Team
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• Studentlife Team: “You don’t need to call yourself a theatre fan to enjoy the events at Stadsschowburg. It has everything from dance, comedy to opera!”

Music complex Tivoli Vredenburg
Tivoli is a hotspot for students and music lovers who meet there for concerts and events of any kind.

• By Smaranda + 2
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• Studentlife Team: “Tivoli not only hosts amazing concerts. It’s also a great place to go out dancing with your friends.”
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• Isa: “Apart from parties, events such as the International Comedy Festival Utrecht are also organized in Tivoli.”
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• Smaranda : “By far, my favorite place to enjoy music in a concert hall or a restaurant during the day and their many club-events during the night. ”

Cinema Pathé Leidsche Rijn
This cinema has 7 screens and is located on the roof of the Leidsche Rijntunnel on the A2 high way

• By Studentlife Team
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• Studentlife Team: “For all cinemaholics out there, you should definitely check out Pathé membership! It gives you unlimited access to regular screenings for 21 EUR per month”

Louis Hartlooper Complex
Former police station, now one of the coolest movie theatres in the city!

• By Studentlife Team
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• Studentlife Team: “Louis Hartlooper is a must-see for art cinema lovers!”

Cinema Pathé Rembrandt
Cinema on the Oudegracht in the centre of Utrecht.

• By Studentlife Team + 1
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• Vito : “I enjoy going to this bios. Here, the well-known films are screened in a cozy cinema, right in the center.”
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• Studentlife Team: “Pathe Rembrandt attracts a lot of movie lovers with its wide choice of movies as well as its brilliant location in the heart of Utrecht, along the canal.”

Café restaurant Winkel van Sinkel
This is one of those places that feel so vibrant and alive.

• By Studentlife Team
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• Studentlife Team: “Winkel van Sinkel is not only about great drinks and snacks but also about its atmospheric interior. Located right at Oudegracht, it is always filled with people laughing and celebrating.”

University Hall
The most iconic UU building in the city centre

• By Studentlife Team
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• Studentlife Team: “It’s a historical place where the Union of Utrecht was signed in 1579, eventually leading to the formation of the Dutch Republic! Now this is where all academic ceremonies take place.”

Music complex Tivoli Vredenburg
Tivoli is a hotspot for students and music lovers who meet there for concerts and events of any kind.

• By Smaranda + 2
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• Studentlife Team: “Tivoli not only hosts amazing concerts. It’s also a great place to go out dancing with your friends.”
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• Isa: “Apart from parties, events such as the International Comedy Festival Utrecht are also organized in Tivoli.”
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• Smaranda : “By far, my favorite place to enjoy music in a concert hall or a restaurant during the day and their many club-events during the night. ”

Griftpark
This park is a few minutes away from the the City Center University library and is a popular meeting spots for students.

• By Thomas + 4
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• Laura : “The ideal place to have a BBQ with your friends in Utrecht, and you certainly won't be the only one!”
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• Miguel : “Best park in the city. Beautiful lake and animal farm inside where you can pet the animals.”
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• Thomas : “A beautiful park, perfect for a picnic with friends. It also has an interesting history. Until 1960, it was the most polluted place in Utrecht due to the gas factory that was built there.”

Castle De Haar
Although the castle is the largest one in the Netherlands, there are not a lot of tourists/visitors around. If you have a museum card, you don't need to pay for entrance fee

• By Studentlife Team + 1
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• Camila : “It has beautiful gardens, especially during spring. And it’s a very different view of Utrecht. ”
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• Studentlife Team: “For cycling fans - there is a biking path leading to the castle, which is surrounded by beautiful farmhouses and fruit gardens. In the summer you can buy there fresh fruits.”

Fortress bij Rijnauwen
Together with Amelisweerd, this is Utrecht's most popular outdoor area.

• By Manu + 1
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• Nicole : “This is a favorite spot of mine because of the beautiful area with cozy cafes in the middle of nature. I enjoy going for a walk or a bike ride with friends here because of the peaceful surroundings.”
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• Manu : “The fort itself is really nice, and I also like the woods around it. There are often playful sheep around the fort!”

Pandhof at the Dom
Nature in the city

• By Luiza
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• Luiza: “This hidden gem will transport you straight to the gothic halls of Hogwarts!”

St. Martin's Cathedral and The Dom
The Dom!

• By Luiza
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• Luiza: “Due to the construction work, I was only able to see the Dom in all its glory during my final year of studies, but I can assure you, it was worth the wait. ”

Cinema Pathé Rembrandt
Cinema on the Oudegracht in the centre of Utrecht.

• By Vito + 1
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• Studentlife Team: “Pathe Rembrandt attracts a lot of movie lovers with its wide choice of movies as well as its brilliant location in the heart of Utrecht, along the canal.”
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• Vito : “I enjoy going to this bios. Here, the well-known films are screened in a cozy cinema, right in the center.”

Pool cafe Hart van Utrecht
A cozy cafe where you can play pool with your friends, in the middle of the city centre.

• By Studentlife Team
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• Studentlife Team: “Grab your friends and enjoy your evening playing pool!”

Boulder hall Energiehaven
The boulder hall of Utrecht!

• By Studentlife Team
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• Studentlife Team: “This place offers the best bouldering experience in Utrecht! With its creative routes, changed on a regular basis, UU students love it.”

Stichtse Taveerne
Up for a board game or a round of billiards? Stichtse Taveerne has it all!

• By Vito
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• Vito : “You can playdarts, billiards and board games there. There is also a small balcony overlooking the Oude Gracht.”

Kratistos
Unwind after classes by choosing your favorite workout routine.

• By Isa
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• Isa: “For anyone who's less into cardio, Kratistos is a great place with plenty of squat racks and people who can give you advice.”

Boulderhal Sterk
Join the vibrant community of Boulderhal Sterk and feel at home in the world of bouldering.

• By Manu
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• Manu : “A nice climbing hall, affordable and they also have lessons. I really like how late they are open: usually till midnight.”

Canoe rental Utrecht
Reserve a canoe in the center of Utrecht. Discover Utrecht from the canals, the ideal day out for everyone.

• By Camila + 3
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• Vito : “With the canoes you can see a large part of the city center of Utrecht from a beautiful and different perspective. Canoeing under Hoog Catharijne is a fun experience. ”
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• Studentlife Team: “There is no better way to discover Utrecht than through canoeing!”
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• Camila : “This is the prettiest way of seeing Utrecht! Whether you’re new to town or a local, this activity doesn’t get old. ”

Sports centre Olympos
Whatever sport you do, you can do it at Olympos!

• By Nicole + 4
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• Miguel : “I love to have a drink in the cafeteria after using the sports facilities. It's unique because of its relaxed environment.”
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• Luiza: “Throughout September you can purchase an amazing student deal which is way cheaper than the standard fee. ”
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• Nicole : “One spot I can highly recommend to all students is the university gym – it has a variety of classes to choose from, is fully equipped with machines and has plenty of open space for stretching or individual workouts. I think it has been really helpful to have a space to release stress in between the high-pressure environment of my Masters course. ”

Griftpark
This park is a few minutes away from the the City Center University library and is a popular meeting spots for students.

• By Daphne + 4
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• Thomas : “A beautiful park, perfect for a picnic with friends. It also has an interesting history. Until 1960, it was the most polluted place in Utrecht due to the gas factory that was built there.”
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• Miguel : “Best park in the city. Beautiful lake and animal farm inside where you can pet the animals.”
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• Daphne : “Together with my group of friends, I have the tradition of having a barbecue every spring/summer in Griftpark, where we can sit by the water and enjoy ourselves.”

Centraal Museum
A little piece of culture in the centre of Utrecht. They have different kind of expositions, from both old and modern art.

• By Studentlife Team
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• Studentlife Team: “Explore beautiful art collections in the city centre of Utrecht!”

University Museum Utrecht
The place in the city where science and culture meet

• By Studentlife Team
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• Studentlife Team: “This unique museum encourages people’s participation in the scientific research.”

Nijntje Museum
Reliving childhood — the legacy of Nijntje

• By Maya
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• Maya: “For me, this is really reliving my childhood. I think we all grew up with Nijntje, so this goes back to that time.”

Cinema Pathé Rembrandt
Cinema on the Oudegracht in the centre of Utrecht.

• By Studentlife Team + 1
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• Vito : “I enjoy going to this bios. Here, the well-known films are screened in a cozy cinema, right in the center.”
• 
• Studentlife Team: “Pathe Rembrandt attracts a lot of movie lovers with its wide choice of movies as well as its brilliant location in the heart of Utrecht, along the canal.”

Louis Hartlooper Complex
Former police station, now one of the coolest movie theatres in the city!

• By Studentlife Team
• 
• Studentlife Team: “Louis Hartlooper is a must-see for art cinema lovers!”

Cinema Pathé Leidsche Rijn
This cinema has 7 screens and is located on the roof of the Leidsche Rijntunnel on the A2 high way

• By Studentlife Team
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• Studentlife Team: “For all cinemaholics out there, you should definitely check out Pathé membership! It gives you unlimited access to regular screenings for 21 EUR per month”