Towns of Utrecht (Netherlands)
The province of Utrecht lies in the middle of the Netherlands and is one of the smallest provinces, yet one of the busiest. Its capital is the city of Utrecht, which is also the largest city and the traffic crossroads of the country. On this map you learn to place the towns of Utrecht province in the right spot — from Amersfoort and Veenendaal in the east to Woerden and IJsselstein in the west.
The province sits centrally: the city of Utrecht is the railway hub where almost all trains meet, with the Dom Tower as its best-known landmark. The list also includes Nieuwegein, Zeist, Soest, Maarssen, Leusden, Baarn, Bilthoven and Leerdam, plus the modern Utrecht districts Leidsche Rijn and De Meern on the western side of the city.
Hop in the helicopter and find every town in Utrecht province at your own pace — a fun, free way for kids and grown-ups to master the map of Utrecht.
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What is the capital of the province of Utrecht?
The capital of the province of Utrecht is the city of Utrecht. It is also the largest city in the province and the fourth-largest in the Netherlands. Utrecht is famous for the Dom Tower, the tallest church tower in the country, and for its central position as a railway hub in the middle of the Netherlands.
What is the largest city in the province of Utrecht?
The largest city in the province of Utrecht is the city of Utrecht itself, followed by Amersfoort in the east of the province. Other places such as Nieuwegein, Veenendaal and Zeist are smaller. Thanks to its location, the city of Utrecht is a key transport hub for the whole of the Netherlands.
Why is the city of Utrecht such an important hub?
The city of Utrecht is an important hub because it lies right in the centre of the Netherlands. Almost all major railway lines and motorways meet there, making Utrecht Centraal the busiest train station in the country. From Utrecht you can quickly reach Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and the east.
What is the most fun way to learn the towns of Utrecht?
The most fun way to learn the towns of Utrecht province is to place them on the map while playing in Toponauts. You fly a helicopter over the province and drop cities like Utrecht, Amersfoort, Veenendaal and Zeist onto the right spot. It is free and you go at your own pace.