Vianen

Travel Guide

Photo by Jw
Stay in this historic town south of Utrecht and combine your visit with a trip to Utrecht and walks along the river.

Vianen is not only a fortified town with a rich history and old buildings, it's also situated in a beautiful area that invites visitors to explore the provinces of Gelderland and South Holland. The polder around the Lek River invites walkers and cyclists to put on their shoes and get on their bikes and enjoy the flat landscape.

Vianen is the southernmost municipality in the province of Utrecht and the only town south of the Lek River that is in the province of Utrecht. It's a historic fortress with city walls that were built to keep an eye on the inhabitants of Utrecht. Its strategic location on the water gave it an economic advantage in the Middle Ages.

The oldest remains of the city centre are a testament the town's ‘noble’ past. Even if Batenstein Castle no longer exists, remains of the Hofpoort and the Lekpoort are reminiscent of the 15th-century castle. The majority of the 190 historic buildings, including the 16th and 17th-century buildings in Voorstraat and Langendijk are in the city centre.

Vianen has also been designated as best destination for walking and cycling along the Lek and the New Dutch Water Line, where you will find the old fortifications Fort Honswijk and Fort Everdingen.

If you want to go out for dinner, drinks or some nightlife, you can take the bus to Utrecht. Mariaplaats, Oudegracht and Neude are great places for an evening out.

Vianen has a small city centre, making it easy to explore on foot or by bicycle. If you want to cross the Lek, take ‘Vrevia’, the pedestrian and bicycle ferry. A number of buses stop in Vianen. You can park your car for free at car parks P1, P2 and P3 and explore the town on foot.

Driving to Vianen can be a lengthy endeavour due to heavy traffic. Consider taking the bus or train. There are excellent connections to Utrecht and Leerdam/Gorinchem, two other very lovely towns. Vianen does not have a train station but if you take the bus to Utrecht train station (about 15 minutes), the rest of the Netherlands is your oyster!

The old fortified town of Vianen is perfectly located for a relaxing weekend in the countryside and a fun night out.

Hotel Vianen - Utrecht
Hotel Vianen - Utrecht
4 out of 5
Prins Bernhardstraat 75, Vianen
The price is S$207 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
S$207
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Vianen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Histrorical Museum Nieuwegein and The Flour ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (282 reviews)
"With useing these hotels chain a few times it was only 30min drive to work all the staff were amazing the room were big had a bath ans shower the bat was a jet one the only thing i would say is it would be nice to have some bottle water with price you pay and i do understand you can by some.form ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sep,2024

Hotel Vianen - Utrecht
Bastion Hotel Utrecht
Bastion Hotel Utrecht
3 out of 5
Mauritiuslaan 1, Utrecht
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$139 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
S$139
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Utrecht. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
7.2/10 Good! (899 reviews)
"Helpful checkin staff"

Reviewed on 22 Oct,2024

Bastion Hotel Utrecht
Inntel Hotels Utrecht Centre
Inntel Hotels Utrecht Centre
4 out of 5
Smakkelaarshoek 24, Utrecht
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$188 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
S$188
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Utrecht. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"The “wellness room” that we had was beyond our expectations - sauna and whirpool bath in the room. Lucky to have a great view of the train tracks for our 21-month-old to stare at the many trains passing by."

Reviewed on 23 Feb,2025

Inntel Hotels Utrecht Centre
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
2L De Blend
2L De Blend
3.5 out of 5
Vleutensevaart 100, Utrecht, UT
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Utrecht. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Central Studios ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (176 reviews)
"The appartment was really big, spacious and 3 out of 4 walls were in windows, which made rhe room opened, bright. But had curtains to close at night. A small kitchen was also nice, just enough to use for basic dinner. Loved it."

Reviewed on 23 Feb,2025

2L De Blend
Visserslust Rooms, Appartments and Houseboats
Visserslust Rooms, Appartments and Houseboats
2.5 out of 5
196 Baambrugse Zuwe, Vinkeveen, UT
Stay at this aparthotel in Vinkeveen. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Ziggo Dome and Johan Cruyff Arena are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
One of the most recommendable place
"Great place for your lovers. Fantastic view. Absolute calm and clean. You can enjoy your rest with real nature."

Reviewed on 25 Mar,2025

Visserslust Rooms, Appartments and Houseboats
Loosdrecht Rien van den Broeke Village
Loosdrecht Rien van den Broeke Village
3 out of 5
Nieuwloosdrechtsedijk 212, Loosdrecht
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Loosdrecht. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Popular attractions Kasteel-Museum Sypesteyn and Kasteel de Haar are ...
7/10 Good! (17 reviews)
Row row row your boat... with all the luggage
"We stayed in the island lodge. The lodge itself is very nice, only downpoint of the actual lodge is lack of storage space in the kitchen. My biggest complaints about this place were 1. When making the booking it NEVER mentioned that the only way to access your lodge is via a small rowing boat. I ..."

Reviewed on 5 Apr,2024

Loosdrecht Rien van den Broeke Village
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.