7 spring days out with kids in Utrecht
Spring is the perfect time to explore a new city, and there’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained in and around Utrecht. From hands-on treasure hunts to museums designed especially for little ones, we’ve rounded up some great spring outings to get you started.
Out and about at De Haar Castle
A visit to De Haar Castle feels like stepping straight into spring. The vast grounds are made for exploring—from sweeping garden paths and ponds to the maze and the deer park. Children can follow interactive trails to keep them moving and engaged, making your visit active and playful.
Climbing the Dom Tower
Climb the Dom Tower together for a family adventure on a high. The dedicated children’s tour turns the climb into an exciting journey, with a guide bringing the tower’s history to life. After 465 steps, you reach the top—the view makes the effort more than worthwhile! The tour is tailored to families with children aged 4 to 12.
Do It Yourself at the Railway Museum
At the Railway Museum, children learn by doing—they get to do hands-on experiments, test which train is the fastest, discover the different wheel sizes and experience the power of steam up close. Are they strong enough to make a real train move? An interesting interactive day out that’s both fun and educational—perfect for a spring adventure.
Utrecht through the ages
Curious minds will enjoy a visit to the Utrecht Archives. The permanent exhibition Utrecht Start Here brings 2,000 years of city history to life through interactive displays, maps, photographs and film. It’s especially good for older kids who love asking questions and digging a little deeper.
Playing in Miffy’s world
The Miffy Museum is designed especially for toddlers and preschoolers. Spread across ten themed rooms, children step into the gentle world of Miffy and her friends—inspired by the picture books of Dick Bruna. Everything here is bright, playful and easy to navigate, making it ideal for a relaxed yet active outing with the littlest ones.
Exploring Sonnenborgh Museum & Observatory
At Sonnenborgh, everything revolves around stars, time and science. With a tablet as their guide, children complete assignments and learn how the universe works. It’s an interactive museum for children aged 8 and up, where asking questions and trying things out for yourself are at the heart of the experience.
The Volksbuurtmuseum
Step back in time at the Volksbuurtmuseum and experience the daily life of a working-class family around 1920. Discover how people lived, worked and made do more than a hundred years ago and see just how different daily life once was. This small museum actively invites children to compare the past to their own lives today.