St Martin's Cathedral, Utrecht: Photos, Reviews & Location

Storied Gothic cathedral retaining a landmark tower, choir & transept, plus a courtyard.

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#8 of 14 Tourist attractions in Utrecht #2 of 4 Churches in Utrecht

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.50

0.0 km from the center of Utrecht

Rating breakdown

5 ★62%
4 ★30%
3 ★7%
2 ★1%
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Achter de Dom 1, 3512 JN Utrecht, Netherlands

domkerk.nl

+31 30 231 0403

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Quick facts

What is the rating of St Martin's Cathedral?: St Martin's Cathedral is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 2,623 reviews.
How does St Martin's Cathedral rank in Utrecht?: St Martin's Cathedral is #8 of 14 Tourist attractions in Utrecht by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is St Martin's Cathedral located?: Achter de Dom 1, 3512 JN Utrecht, Netherlands — 0.0 km from the center of Utrecht.
How can I contact St Martin's Cathedral?: Phone: +31 30 231 0403 · Website: domkerk.nl

Reviews (8)

CCG G 2023 Oct 07

Highly recommend buying the audio guide for 2 euro. Lots of cool historical relics from the medieval ages to the reformation.

Sam Aberman 2023 Oct 03

St. Martin's Cathedral (Domkerk) in Utrecht is a must-visit for anyone interested in history, architecture, and peaceful ambiance. The church is impressive in its size and simplicity, with towering columns, soaring arches, and stunning stained-glass windows that filter in soft, colorful light. Despite its turbulent past, the church has been beautifully preserved and is still in use today, with a free choir performance every Saturday.

The church's minimalism belies its beauty, with intricately carved wooden pews and delicate stone carvings that have been carefully preserved and restored. The stained-glass windows depict scenes from the Bible and are stunning in their detail and beauty. The sense of history that permeates the church is palpable, and visitors can almost feel the weight of the centuries that have passed, the countless prayers that have been said, and the many lives that have been touched by this place.

Visitors can enjoy a peaceful and refreshing experience, whether they're history buffs, architecture enthusiasts, or simply looking for a place to reflect and recharge. The church is a testament to the power of faith, art, and architecture, and a reminder of the beauty and tranquility that can be found in the simplest of things.

Roger Gorospe 2023 Jul 22

Don't miss the st Martin Cathedral when you visit Hoog Catharijne City. You're gonna love it. it's awesome

Dan L 2023 Jun 19

The outside tower is being renovated. The inside is quite bare but free to enter and has a pay toilet with drinking water. The attendants were polite and there is a digital donation pinpad. The story of the storm is interesting as well. Nice shady space to sit outside.

Johnny D 2023 May 24

We visited twice.

The 1st time we stumbled upon a concert about to begin and were able to join. Just a stunning experience in this beautiful cathedral!

Veronika Brown 2023 May 04

The most impressive church I’ve ever visited. They don’t push you and “scare” you with religion. There is a coffee place, changing table for babies, concert hall, piano. Really different and modern concept of Christianity in 21 century🙏

JP Bouchard 2023 Apr 13

Beautiful gothic cathedral in the middle of Utrecht. The cathedral is enormous but it partially collapsed in the 15th century, leaving its tower isolated. It is possible to visit the cathedral but we were not able to do so because of a funeral. Additionally, it is usually possible to climb up the tower but it was under restoration so were were unable to do so.

Bruno Hulsmann 2022 Dec 07

This is truly a magnificent place with great areas to explore both inside and outside. Explore the outside garden annexed to the main building especially on a sunny day. Inside you’ll see beautiful stained glass from centuries ago. During the holidays the inside is lit up with holiday colors making it a really memorable experience. Additionally, around the cathedral, there are plenty of restaurant options and bars to have a nice drink after exploring.