Utrecht, Netherlands
Amsterdam's mellow cousin: wharf cafes below the canals, no tour boats
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- Best time to go
- May, June and September
- Budget
- Mid-range
- Good for
- City, Food
- Don't miss
- Dom Tower
Still under the radar: Utrecht hasn't hit the mainstream circuit yet.
Why it made the lists
A canal-laced Dutch city with a medieval core, buzzing cafe culture and cycling ease, offering an authentic alternative to overtouristed Amsterdam.
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