Oudegracht

Had a walk along the canals, very pittoresk with many beautiful buildings and the church. Many cafe and restaurants along the canals.

Beautiful atmosphere on and around the canal, great shops and restaurants. Easy to get around.

Great gracht in the City Center. The Shops are nearby and on both sides of the gracht Bars and Restaurants.

A old town that I love very much! Highly recommended

Beautiful place to visit with lots of shopping and open air markets along the winding canals.

Lovely walk along the main canal in Utrecht, lots of shops, especially local, and more restaurants closer to the Dome Church.

A bit crowded, but generally a pleasant experience. The area boasts numerous pubs, pastry shops, and bars with prices for all budgets. For those interested in a water excursion, there are various options available, from tours on one of the many cruises to renting a smaller boat for a more intimate experience. While the area is dotted with historical buildings, it's unfortunate that some of them are inaccessible to visitors. Additionally, popular attractions like the Dom Tower of Utrecht tend to be heavily crowded and, if you don't purchase your tickets at least a day in advance, you have no chance of gaining entry.

Beautiful area. Plenty of cafes and eateries. We sat outside had a couple of beers and enjoyed the chill

Running through the heart of Utrecht, the Oude Gracht ('old canal') is the major artery of the city. It's lined with many shops at street level and bars and restaurants at the level below. It also hosts a weekly flower market on Saturday morning. Yes, it can get a tiny bit seedy at night with rowdy students ('bralapen') and it isn't always as clean as one would like, but this all adds to the charm. It's truly a wonderful place to hang out any time of day or year. The oude gracht was built in the 1100's by upgrading and taming a former branch of the River Rhine. The mooring level (accessible by steep steps from road level), where goods would be loaded and unloaded, gives access to deep tombs / caverns that extend below the road and under the shops above. In the old days used for storage, they have now mostly been transformed into bars and eateries. It's hard to miss the oude gracht when you're in Utrecht as many of the city's landmarks, including the Dom tower / church and various museums are located close by. Enjoy this place. It's awesome. But, be careful of bicyclists as you stroll around; you'll likely have your eyes on façades or the water below!