Haarrijnseplas - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Haarrijnseplas

The Haarrijnseplas is a lake area in the Dutch municipality of Utrecht .The two lakes have a combined surface area of ​​roughly 90 hectares . The lakes were created at the beginning of the 21st century along the A2 highway in the Vinex district of Leidsche Rijn . 13 million m³ of sand has been extracted at this location , a large part of which has been used to raise the level of this district. In addition to recreation , the lakes were given a function in water management.

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Landgoed Haarzuilens

Landgoed Haarzuilens

1.47km from Haarrijnseplas

Landgoed Haarzuilens is over 600 years old, but the history of this nature reserve goes back much further. Enjoy the traditional Dutch meadow landscape. Stroll through fields of bright flowers.On the green Landgoed Haarzuilens you can enjoy cycling and walking close to the city of Utrecht. Visit the 'highlights'; Water experience path 't Natte Laand, the historic Wielrevelt, the lovely Klein Limburg, Orchard De Boswachter and the duck decoy.

Castle De Haar

Castle De Haar

1.94km from Haarrijnseplas

De Haar Castle is a monumental castle in the Utrecht village of Haarzuilens . It is the largest castle in the Netherlands. It was built from 1892 on the ruins of the old castle in neo-Gothic style. It consists of an extensive site in which, in addition to the main building, there are also associated gardens and buildings such as a chapel. The neighboring village also has a strong relationship with the castle and the whole falls under a protected townscape.

Máximapark

Máximapark

2.54km from Haarrijnseplas

The Máximapark is a city park , located in Utrecht. The park is named after princess, later queen Máxima. It forms the green central heart of the large urban expansion of Utrecht west of the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal , which started in the second half of the 1990s. In 1995 this area had about 18,000 inhabitants. In 2020, this number has increased to more than 90,000. The Máxima Park covers an area of ​​300 hectares, making it one of the largest city parks in the Netherlands.

Vecht Museum Foundation

Vecht Museum Foundation

2.91km from Haarrijnseplas

This is a regional museum in the Dutch village of Maarssen in the province of Utrecht about the history of the Vechtstreek . The museum is located in the park of Goudestein , the old town hall of Maarssen. It has a lot of collection form the history and also there are so many things to see and study.

Zuylen Castle

Zuylen Castle

4.07km from Haarrijnseplas

Slot Zuylen is a castle in the village of Oud-Zuilen near the city of Utrecht. Seen from Utrecht, it is located at the beginning of the Vecht region. The history of the castle begins in the 13th century.The castle is located in a 1.5 hectare park with a 120 meter long snake wall. The castle also has canals with the following separate national monuments: quay walls, a culvert, bridge, gatehouse, corner tower, coach house, gardener's house, castle farm and so more.

Castellum Hoge Woerd

Castellum Hoge Woerd

4.17km from Haarrijnseplas

Castellum Hoge Woerd is a contemporary reconstruction of a Roman fort in the Dutch hometown of De Meern . It houses, among other things, the Hoge Woerd Archaeological Museum , the Podium Hoge Woerd theater hall , a center for nature and environmental education and a café-restaurant. The largest object in the Hoge Woerd Museum is a 25 meter long Roman river prae from the 2nd century.

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Utrecht

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Utrecht is a province of the Netherlands. It is located in the centre of the country. It is home to a number of nature preserves, castles and bustling cities. With the region having such a rich and long history, there are many old cities and ancient buildings to explore. The city of Utrecht features a historic center with an old cathedral tower that dates back to the Middle Ages.

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