Whether you visit Kasteel de Haar for the park, the wonderful history, the exhibitions, the gardens or to get married, you will find yourself in a different world. Behind every door, every detail, every flower from the colorful gardens, there is a story. About other times, different cultures and different historical figures. De Haar is the largest castle in the Netherlands, which was once privately owned by the van Zuylen family and where its descendants still reside annually.

Traditionally, farmers ‘ families bring their fresh products to Woerden. This tradition can still be experienced in the historic core of the city. Thanks to the close relationship with the countryside, you will find a variety of fresh local products at the cozy farmers’ markets. Here you can experience a wonderful day of shopping in a picturesque town. Here you can enjoy a wonderful day of shopping in a picturesque town.

Windmill De Windhond is a historical and valuable place for the city of Woerden. The Windhond is a round stone mill that was built in 1755 in Woerden. Today the mill is well maintained and is an important part of the cityscape.

Discover the most beautiful places and activities in Woerden and the surrounding area You can also discover the various walking and cycling routes on the “Ontdek Woerden” website.

Nearby Utrecht and Amsterdam and yet in the characteristic Dutch countryside lies Buitenplaats Kameryck – an ideal location to escape from the issues of everyday life.

The Máxima Park is a special park on the west side of Utrecht, between Leidsche Rijn, Vleuten and De Meern. The park is both lively and relaxing – and almost as big as the center of Utrecht!

At Hoeve Rijlaarsdam Galerie & Beeldentuin you will find a special collection of paintings by 19th and 20th century masters and contemporary (modern) art in the gallery. In addition, there is a large collection of bronze statues and sculptures of ceramics and glass, not only in the gallery but especially in the 2-hectare beautifully landscaped sculpture garden with ponds.

The Dom is with 112 meters the tallest building in Utrecht and the tallest church tower in the Netherlands. The tower was once attached to the Dom church, but after a major summer storm in 1674 the nave of the church collapsed. Since that time, the buildings have been separated.

Enjoy the oasis of peace, space and nature in this beautiful green area between the cities of Amsterdam, Utrecht, The Hague and Rotterdam, in the middle of the Randstad. Walk and cycle through the polders and sail across the Hollandse Plassen. Invite friends or family for a sporty arrangement, culinary event or a workshop on a (cheese) farm. Experience country life and taste farmer’s cheese in the Cheese Valley and other typical Dutch regional products from the Groene Hart!

Visitors from all over the world have been coming to the Waag in Oudewater for about a hundred years. They stand on the scales and receive a certificate. This weighting already took place in the 16th century. Then it was of vital importance: people were accused of sorcery and ended up at the stake. Emperor Charles V gave Oudewater the privilege of a fair weighing process as the only place in Europe. No one was ever sentenced to witch because of this special right!