Crafts and trades

In the Utrecht region you’ll find true Dutch crafts and trades, still being carried out in the traditional way. Look inside the cheese warehouse and discover how cheese is made and matured. Drop anchor at the fishing village of Spakenburg where the magnificent old fishing boats still moor in the historic harbour. Admire the glassblowers in action at the glassworks and see how flour is milled in one of the region’s many windmills.

Cycling along the crafts and trades

  • Spakenburg round tour - 38 km

    Tap into the history of the fishing village of Spakenburg. Pay a visit to the museum harbour, where culture and traditions come together.

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    Spakenburg round tour - 38 km
  • Old crafts on Utrechtse Heuvelrug - 48 km

    Discover Dutch crafts and trades during this cycling route through the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. Visit a farm, a Tobacco Growing Museum and see how flour is milled in one of the region's many windmills. 

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    Old crafts on Utrechtse Heuvelrug - 48 km
  • Utrecht breweries cycle route - 57 km

    Discover Dutch crafts and trades during this cycling route through Utrecht. Enjoy the nature, the city and the old crafts. During this route you can also visit a brewery tasting room.

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    Utrecht breweries cycle route - 57 km

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