Sports Culture
An overview of various sports facilities, individual or with sports associations.
Griftpark
This park is a few minutes away from the the City Center University library and is a popular meeting spots for students.- By Laura + 5
- Studentlife Team: “Griftpark has so much to offer, from a basketball court to skate park and a “city petting zoo”!”
- 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.”
- Laura : “The ideal place to have a BBQ with your friends in Utrecht, and you certainly won't be the only one!”
Sports centre Olympos
Whatever sport you do, you can do it at Olympos!- By Ingmar + 4
- Leon: “I play football and go to the gym here.The team welcomed me in the most desirable way and the gym is very well equipped”
- Laura : “I don't personally engage in sports, but I do visit Olympos for the sports bar to enjoy affordable beer with friends.”
- Ingmar: “I love Olympos because it’s not limited to just one type of sport, opening up a whole world of activities to all the university’s students. Ballroom dancing is one of my favorite activities that Olympos caters to.”
Canoe rental Utrecht
Reserve a canoe in the center of Utrecht. Discover Utrecht from the canals, the ideal day out for everyone.- By Smaranda + 4
- Sarthak: “Canoeing through the canals in Oudegracht gives you different perspective of the city altogether.”
- Studentlife Team: “There is no better way to discover Utrecht than through canoeing!”
- Smaranda : “Canoeing is a more exciting way to get to know the city while also creating fun memories with your friends and family. ”
Ping pong club
Are you the Ping Pong King?- By Milan + 1
- Lobke: “As far as I'm concerned, Ping Pong is also a sport. It can get quite competitive. The Ping Pong Club is super fun to go to with friends and have a great time hitting the ball with a paddle.”
- Milan: “To be honest, I've only been there once, just before all the catering industry closed again, but it was certainly worth repeating.”
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 + 1
- Berne: “If you want some good nachos and pitchers of beers to share with your friends over a game of pool, this is the place to go. Plus, it’s a great way to prove to your friends how good you are at pool, especially if they did not believe you at first”
- Studentlife Team: “Grab your friends and enjoy your evening playing pool!”
