Picnicking in Utrecht: Explore the City from Park to Canal
It’s time to go green! Having a picnic is one of the best ways to experience the city. During a day out shopping, visiting museums or sightseeing, a picnic in Utrecht is the perfect occasion to take a break. Below, we’ve listed some great spots and places where you can pick up a ready‑made picnic basket or a tasty sandwich.
1. In Wilhelminapark
Wilhelmina Park is one of the city’s best-known parks, located in Utrecht East. You can find plenty of lovely places around the pond that offer views of the water and trees. It’s an ideal spot for a picnic in Utrecht if you fancy staying a while.
2. Along the Singel canal at Zocher Park
Zocher Park is the green city park that surrounds the historic city centre. Stretching over five kilometres, it’s a lovely walk that takes you past countless historical sites. Zocher Park is one of the oldest public parks in the Netherlands and has been designated a protected heritage site.
3. On the wharves along the Oudegracht
A truly unique way to enjoy a picnic in Utrecht is beside the wharf cellars, right at the water’s edge. Along the Oudegracht, you can find several quiet spots where you can sit and watch the boats go by or take in a view of the characteristic wharf cellars. Grab something to eat from a shop nearby and find a cosy spot along the water.
4. Amelisweerd estate
A truly unique way to enjoy a picnic in Utrecht is beside the wharf cellars, right at the water’s edge. Along the Oudegracht, you can find several quiet spots where you can sit and watch the boats go by or take in a view of the characteristic wharf cellars. Grab something to eat from a shop nearby and find a cosy spot along the water.
5. Oog in Al Park
This green park on the outskirts of town has plenty of trees and shaded areas. There is an animal enclosure where you can see deer, peacocks and other small animals. Combine a stroll through this park with a visit to De Ster windmill for a slightly different kind of picnic in Utrecht.
6. Máxima Park
This sprawling park, with plenty of open space, water features and distinctive bridges, is located in the Leidsche Rijn neighbourhood. It’s an ideal picnic spot if you want to combine it with a visit to De Haar Castle or Castellum Hoge Woerd.
7. Park Lepelenburg
Park Lepelenburg is a lively park on the edge of Utrecht’s historic city centre. It forms part of the larger Zocher Park and is a popular place for picnics, outdoor sports and sunbathing.
Restaurant with ready-made picnic baskets
Hygge Utrecht
Order a picnic basket for two, filled with sandwiches, soups, and sweet treats. Convenient and complete, so you can head out for a picnic in Utrecht right away.
Takeaway sandwiches
If you would rather just have a tasty and filling sandwich for lunch, there are plenty of places in town where you can grab a quick takeaway. Why not head to a park or a spot along the water? You still get that picnic vibe.
Enjoy your picnic! And please remember to clear up your rubbish so that the park stays clean and green. Thank you.