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De Haar Castle and Utrecht

 On our free weekend, we visited the best of Holland, De Haar Castle and Utrecht.


De Haar Castle (Kastel De Haar)

The largest castle in the Netherlands, Kastel de Haar, is located 40 minutes from Amsterdam and 20 minutes from Utrecht by car. The road leads through farms to the castle. You can't get lost because everything is signposted in the direction of the castle. The castle has its own parking lot, you can go by car or bicycle, but you have to pay for it. Visitors can choose from several tickets, as the Castle and the park can be visited separately. Although we were not inside the castle, because dogs are not allowed inside, the park is 55 hectares, full of small paths, lakes, and bridges. I think that this is a full-day program for those who want to take a close look at everything in and around the castle. Before traveling, it is worth checking out what programs are in the castle, as feasts, weddings and the Elfia outdoor costume event are also held here.

Website: https://www.kasteeldehaar.nl/english/?lang=en
Elfia: https://www.kasteeldehaar.nl/elfia-2022/

Utrecht

Utrecht is one of the oldest settlements in the Netherlands and the fourth largest city in terms of population. It is quite difficult to get around by car, it is worth leaving the car in a parking lot and moving around the city on foot. The fastest growing city in the Netherlands, with lots of attractions and a pleasant atmosphere, is also a program of at least one day. One of its attractions is the Dom tower (Domtoren), which is the highest church tower in the country, 112.2 meters high. Although it is currently under renovation (May 2022), it is a wonderful asset to the city.


Utrecht attractions: https://www.google.com/travel/things-to-do?dest_mid=%2Fm%2F0d9s5&dest_state_type=main&dest_src=yts&q=utrecht


iVikkencs links: https://linktr.ee/ivikkencs

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Location: Utrecht, Hollandia

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