Bunnik

The recorded history of the town dates back nearly 2,000 years, when the Romans constructed a fort at Fectio (now Vechten) with a harbour facing the river Rhine, which marked the border of the Roman Empire. The fort developed into a thriving trading centre, which continued to exist after the Romans abandoned the fort in the fourth century. Subsequently, the area was occupied by the Frisians and the Franks. In the 8th century the village of Bunninchem (Bunnik) was developed.
Chief interests of Bunnik are its surrounding nature, consisting mainly of forests, farmlands and the Kromme Rijn; and the fortresses of the Hollandic Water Line: Fort bij Vechten and Fort bij Rhijnauwen.

By car

From Utrecht / Amsterdam take the A12 towards Arnhem: Take exit 19: Bunnik.
Plenty of free parking available.

By rail

Trains come from Utrecht Centraal to every half hour. This station consists of two platforms, one of which for either direction down the line. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket machine at the station. The service here runs between Utrecht and Rhenen. If you're coming from the east using an Intercity service, then change at Driebergen-Zeist, taking the sprinter one stop up the line towards Utrecht Centraal.

By bus

Take the bus 41 to Wijk bij Duurstede from Utrecht Centraal. It makes several stops in Bunnik (4-6 times every hour):

• Oud Amelisweerd: Hollandic Waterline Museum, Fort bij Vechten, Museum Oud Amelisweerd
• Rhijnauwenselaan: Youth Hostel, Fort bij Rhijnauwen, Theehuis Rhijnauwen
• Van Zijldreef : Train Station
• Centrum : Bunnik Centre

There's also a night bus, Bus 441.

Walking or using a bike is the easiest way to travel in Bunnik. Distances are short, and everything is close to wherever you are.

By bike

You can rent a bike at the unmanned
next to the train station, which requires a OV-chipkaart.
An alternative - also near the station - is the which you can rent using an app.

• Hollandic Waterline Museum

  address: Achterdijk 12, 3981HB
  The Waterline Museum, at Fort by Vechten, tells the story of water in its capacity as an ally in defending the Netherlands between 1588 and 1940. The museum brings the Waterline to life through personal stories, original elements and replicas, working models and digital media.

• PopUp Museum Oud Amelisweerd

  address: Koningslaan 9, 3981HD
  In an 18th century mansion. Unique are the original 18th century Chinese paper hangings.

• Fort bij Rhijnauwen

  address: Vossegatsedijk 5, 3981HS
  Biggest fort of the Hollandic Water Line, surrounded by a mixture of forest and fields.

• Oude Dorpskerk

  address: Kerkpad 2, 3981EM
  Old village church dating back from the 13th century.

• Walk along the Kromme Rijn, a small river that flows from Wijk Bij Duurstede to Utrecht.

• Kaashandel Jan van Manen

  address: Dorpsstraat 30, 3981EB
  Buy Dutch (or many other) cheeses here. Especially the old Dutch cheese is recommended.

• Het wapen van Bunnik

  address: Dorpsstraat 9, 3981EA
  French kitchen in the historic center.

• Theehuis Rhijnauwen

  address: Rhijnauwenselaan 16, 3981HH
  Nicely located pancake restaurant, with a beautiful terrace along the Kromme Rijn.

• Vroeg

  address: Achterdijk 1, 3981HA
  This restaurant uses ingredients from the region for its dishes. It's in a monumental farmhouse from 1599, which served as a hostel until 1735.

Budget

• Hostel Stayokay Bunnik

  address: Rhijnauwenselaan 14b, 3981 HH
  In the woods on the East end of Utrecht, in an very old building in the forest of the fortress "Rhijnauwen". Easy to reach from Utrecht by car (15 minutes) or bike (25 minutes), but not recommended if you plan to go clubbing all night, in which case you’ll want to stay in the city centre.

• Buitengoed de Boomgaard

  address: Parallelweg 9, 3981 HG
  Campsite in Bunnik, Utrecht.The campsite has pitches with shade, suitable for tents, caravans and motorhomes. Also it's possible to rent caravans and studios.

Midrange

• Postillion Hotel Bunnik

  address: Baan van Fectio 1, 3981 HZ
  Easy to find, close to the highway A12, standard business hotel.