Vechtstreek Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
region in the province of Utrecht and North Holland in the Netherlands
About Vechtstreek
The Vechtstreek is known for its many vestiges of the Dutch Golden Age, including castles, homes, parks and tea houses. They are remnants of the greatness and wealth of that period, the important commercial role played by the Vecht and the area's history as a residential area for the nobility and wealthy. The landscape east and west of the river is also remarkable. Peat extraction in the 17th and 18th century turned vast low-lying fens into a collection of shallow, man-made lakes and bogs. Water lilies, reeds, swamps and wooded areas have developed spontaneously from the old peat canals (trekgaten) where the peat was extracted. About 70 km² have been designated as a series of nature reserves and are part of the European Natura 2000 scheme. The Vechtstreek is the area between Amsterdam and
Top Attractions in Vechtstreek
Explore the best things to see and do in Vechtstreek:
- ★Bijdorp
- ★Bolenstein
- ★Boom en Bosch
- ★Bosch en Vecht
- ★Cromwijck
- ★Cronenburgh
- ★Doornburgh
- ★Gansenhoef
Where to Eat in Vechtstreek
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Berestein
- 🍴De Molen
- 🍴De Sloep
- 🍴Dynasty
- 🍴Osaka
- 🍴Pan & Koek
Where to Stay in Vechtstreek
- 🏨B&B 't Zuidereinde
Vechtstreek Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: