hotel near MAARSSEN
hotel flora batava
Flora Batava is a unique boutique hotel on the Vecht River, close to the charming village of Maarssen.
Maarssen is an old village north of the city of Utrecht and has about 150,000 inhabitants. Maarssen is located on the Vecht River and there is a lot of cultural heritage to see.
Within a 4-minute drive or 6-minute bike ride from the hotel, you can reach the center of Breukelen. You can also make a nice walk out of it.
After, for example, a day of shopping at the authentic shops and/or the Friday market in this charming village, you can retreat and relax at Flora Batava. Relax in your comfortable room, at restaurant Bloei, in our garden, or enjoy a high tea in the teahouse by the water.
There is plenty to do in the Vecht region. Did you know, for example, that the Stichtse Vecht area has the most country estates in the whole of the Netherlands and that Castle de Haar is located nearby? Below you can read everything about fun activities, culture, and history.
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culture & history in THE SURROUNDINGS
COUNTRY ESTATE DOORNBURGH
Country estate Doornburgh is located on the edge of Maarssen and has existed since the seventeenth century. The estate was inhabited for many years by the Canonesses of the Holy Sepulchre. Since 2018, the estate has been open to the public, where you can find exhibitions, workshops, and lectures at the intersection of art and science. In addition, you will find restaurant DeZusters here, where beautiful products, hospitality, and coziness are central.
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VECHTSTREEK MUSEUM
Discover the culture, history, and art of the entire Vecht region in the Vechtstreek Museum. The museum in Maarssen is a small-scale cultural history museum. The permanent collection showcases the history of Maarssen, the Vecht, and the beautiful country estates. In addition, the museum organizes a temporary exhibition a few times a year about the Vecht region or its artists.
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SLOT ZUYLEN
Zuylen Castle is one of the oldest castles on the Vecht, just outside the city of Utrecht. The castle was built around 1250 by Steven van Zuylen. It had a strategic position along the Vecht and was surrounded by fertile land. Today, Zuylen Castle serves as a museum.
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FORT MAARSSEVEEN
Fort Maarsseveen is a cultural and artistic breeding and meeting place. A special place where music, theater, and art merge with good company and delicious food. With special attention to nature and sustainability. Sometimes buzzing with activities, sometimes pleasantly quiet.
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VILLAGES IN THE SURROUNDINGS
BREUKELEN
Hotel Flora Batava is located just a stone’s throw from the picturesque Breukelen. A walk through the cozy village takes you past special places such as Galerie Peter Leen, the 15th-century Pieterskerk, the beautiful Park Boom en Bosch, and the walking park of Ridderhofstad Gunterstein.
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Loenen on the Vecht
In the northwest of the province of Utrecht lies the beautiful village of Loenen aan de Vecht. In the historic center of the village you will find the large church and the bridge over the Vecht. But also in the surrounding area of the village you will find beautiful sights; over the centuries, there have been several estates, castles, and country houses here.
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hotel FLORA BATAVA
From intimate to luxury
Make your visit to Maarssen extra comfortable with an overnight stay at Hotel Flora Batava. The tradition of hospitality comes to life here again in the 45 rooms and suites, restaurant Bloei, a tea house, and two meeting rooms. The special location invites exploration.
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