{"id":3246,"date":"2026-03-24T10:21:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T10:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/griftengracht.nl\/?page_id=3246"},"modified":"2026-03-24T11:30:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T11:30:41","slug":"living-in-oudwijk","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/griftengracht.nl\/en\/wonen-in-oudwijk\/","title":{"rendered":"Living in Oudwijk"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/griftengracht.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Zonder-titel-1920-x-1080-px-14.png\" alt=\"Untitled (1920 X 1080 Px) 14\" height=\"600\" width=\"1920\" title=\"Untitled (1920 X 1080 Px) 14\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h2>Living in Oudwijk: urban, green, and rich in history<\/h2>\n<p>Oudwijk is zo&#8217;n wijk waar je \u00e9\u00e9n keer doorheen loopt en meteen begrijpt waarom mensen hier zo graag wonen. Een groene en karaktervolle omgeving met een levendige sfeer, volop voorzieningen zoals leuke winkels, supermarkten en goede horeca en de rust die je thuis zoekt. Aan de rand van de binnenstad en met de singel op loopafstand woon je hier centraal, terwijl het in de wijk juist rustig is.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Green around the corner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On one side of the neighborhood lies the beloved Wilhelminapark. The perfect spot for local residents to gather for a walk, picnic, or a coffee in the sun. The park is also a great place for children to play. In the middle of the park, you'll also find the charming Restaurant Wilhelminapark, a well-known establishment in the city.<\/p>\n<p>Within a short (walking) distance of the neighborhood are the iconic Rietveld Schr\u00f6der House (UNESCO World Heritage) and the De Krommerijn swimming pool. Here, children can learn to swim, and you can quietly swim laps.<\/p>\n<p>Across the water, you can easily rent a canoe and paddle via the Kromme Rijn towards Rhijnauwen Pancake House, a popular spot on sunny days.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/griftengracht.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2.png\" alt=\"2\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1080\" title=\"2\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/griftengracht.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4.png\" alt=\"4\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1080\" title=\"4\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<p><strong>Everything close<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The other side of Oudwijk brings you to the lively Burgemeester Reigerstraat and the stately Maliebaan. Here you can effortlessly do all your daily shopping and more.<\/p>\n<p>Consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The butcher<\/li>\n<li>Deli Tutti a Tavola<\/li>\n<li>A good wine shop<\/li>\n<li>a hairdresser like Hairfix<\/li>\n<li>and of course Albert Heijn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You'll also find cozy eateries here, like Restaurant Buurten, where you can go for coffee, lunch, drinks, or dinner. It's also a child-friendly place, so you can enjoy your lunch or dinner while the kids play.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More hotspots just around the corner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In Oudwijk, you'll find the Railway Museum, a popular destination for a fun day out, especially with children.<\/p>\n<p>And within a five-minute bike ride (or walk) you'll find the Adriaen van Ostadelaan. Here you can discover:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>restaurants zoals Van Ostade, 1818 en Kaatje&#8217;s<\/li>\n<li>A wine shop<\/li>\n<li>gift shop Hip East<\/li>\n<li>\"De Smaak van Max\" delicatessen shop<\/li>\n<li>and a PLUS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Good schools nearby<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Oudwijk is very popular with families, partly thanks to the educational offerings in and around the neighborhood. For example, there are primary schools such as the Kohnstammschool and De Odyssee.<\/p>\n<p>For secondary education, St. Bonifatiuscollege and Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium, among others, are within a short distance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In the city<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What might make Oudwijk extra special: you can easily cycle via Burgemeester Reigerstraat or over the Maliesingel towards the center of Utrecht. Within a few minutes, you'll be right in the middle of the city, while at home, you experience the peace of a green, characterful neighborhood.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also conveniently located. The bus stop is just around the corner, and Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn and Utrecht Central stations are easily accessible by bike. The Waterlinieweg provides quick access to the A27, A28, and A12 motorways.<\/p>\n<p>In short: Oudwijk is a neighborhood where history, character, and comfort come together. A place where you feel the city, but nature is never far away.<\/p>\n\t<p><strong>New for sale<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Zonstraat 120, Oudwijk. Met ca. 54 m\u00b2 woonoppervlakte, twee slaapkamers en een fijne achtertuin is dit een ideale plek voor wie rustig wil wonen, vlak bij het centrum van Utrecht. De woning is goed onderhouden en voorzien van een lichte woonkamer, moderne keuken en praktische indeling. Dankzij de gunstige ligging geniet je hier van zowel levendigheid als privacy. Bekijk de volledige woning en plan direct een bezichtiging via de link.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/griftengracht.nl\/en\/supply\/utrecht-zonstraat-120\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSchedule your viewing\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/griftengracht.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Zonstraat-120-Utrecht-004.jpg\" alt=\"Zonstraat 120 Utrecht 004\" height=\"1400\" width=\"2100\" title=\"Zonstraat 120 Utrecht 004\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wonen in Oudwijk: stads, groen en rijk aan historie Oudwijk is zo&#8217;n wijk waar je \u00e9\u00e9n keer doorheen loopt en meteen begrijpt waarom mensen hier zo graag wonen. Een groene en karaktervolle omgeving met een levendige sfeer, volop voorzieningen zoals leuke winkels, supermarkten en goede horeca en de rust die je thuis zoekt. 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