Utrecht, Netherlands

Capital City

The population of Utrecht is a robust 359,370, but this bustling city can come with its fair share of headaches. Bureaucracy is a persistent challenge, with the city's central role in the Dutch rail network and status as a religious capital creating a web of red tape. Still, Utrecht's thriving culture scene, with the second-highest number of events in the Netherlands, offers ample entertainment for its young, diverse population - over 50% of households are single-person. For those drawn to a lively, student-filled city with a deep history, Utrecht may be the Netherlands destination for you.