Lofen Palace Underground Discovery Tour
Attractions & guided tours

Lofen Palace Underground Discovery Tour

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£9.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Dutch
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 1 hour
Do this because
  • Wander through the hidden imperial palace
  • Discover the place where Utrecht became a city
  • Learn more about medieval Utrecht from your guide
What to expect

Step back in time to the Middle Ages as you wander through the Lofen Palace, the place where Utrecht received city rights and took its first steps as a city.

Did you know a hidden imperial palace lies beneath Utrecht? 900 years ago, the course of Dutch history changed here. A fire destroyed the palace and its memory was lost. However, the remains can still be found – concealed in cellars beneath the modern city.

In the Middle Ages, Utrecht was part of the Holy Roman Empire and housed one of the emperor's palaces, called Lofen. Here, on 2 June 1122 Emperor Henry V granted Utrecht city rights, but obtaining them was not without a struggle.

For centuries, the remains of Lofen Palace have been hidden and forgotten until the palace was 'discovered' again in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. 900 years later, you wander beneath the arches of the hidden imperial palace and be part of the rediscovery.

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What's included
  • check Guided tour
  • check Locker and key
  • check Timed entry ticket
Where

VVV Utrecht, Domplein 9, Utrecht, Netherlands

Meeting point:
Tourist Information Office / Utrecht Winkel. Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour start time.
What to remember

Not suitable for:

  • People with mobility impairments - Lofen Palace can only be visited via stairs
  • Children under 8 years old

Know in advance:

  • You'll need to put your bags in the on-site lockers before the start of the tour
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Provider
Stichting DOMunder
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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