These wharves are unique in the world. Bakers, fat smelters, and hat-makers plied their trades there. Above the wharves, on street level, it is almost always bustling with activity. Utrecht has 300,000 inhabitants, making it the fourth-largest city in the Netherlands. Utrecht is located in the heart of Holland, just 30 minutes by train from the center of Amsterdam, and 45 minutes from either The Hague or Rotterdam.
Trains run at least twice every hour.
The weather in May is usually, nice spring weather with occasional showers. The major credit cards are widely accepted. Shops in Utrecht usually are open from 9.00 a.m. till 6.00 p.m on weekdays. On Thursday shops remain open till 9.00 p.m. On Saturday most shops close at 5.00 p.m.