Getting there
Via public transport
As well as being close to Utrecht Central Station and the Hoog Catharijne shopping center, TivoliVredenburg is served by several bus stops:
- Vredenburg, right next to TivoliVredenburg
- Utrecht Central Station, Centrumzijde, a 5-minute walk away
- Sint Jacobsstraat, a few minutes' walk
- Neude, a 5-minute walk
On foot from Utrecht Central Station
From the platform, walk to the station hall towards the Hoog Catharijne shopping center. Enter Hoog Catharijne from the station square (look up for the iconic domed roof) and turn left upon entering. Follow the path to the right (past H&M and C&A), walk straight ahead, and down the escalator. You’ll see TivoliVredenburg on your left.
Please note: this route includes escalators and elevators.
Cars & parking
Visitors to TivoliVredenburg, get 20% off when booking an electric car-sharing service via MyWheels: an easy, greener option if you’re not able to walk, cycle or travel to the venue via public transport. There are plenty of parking options in Utrecht. The nearest to TivoliVredenburg are the Hoog Catharijne parking areas (P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, or P6). Paardenveld, Bijenkorf/LaVie, and Springweg parking are also within walking distance.
Please note: Satnav can be unreliable in the city center, so familiarize yourself with the route beforehand and stay alert for signs!
By bike
Utrecht was ranked as the most bike-friendly city in Europe (and indeed the world!) last year, so it’s a great way to get around, whether you bring your own ride or rent one. You can park your bike undercover in one of the free, guarded bike parking facilities nearby – U-Stal Vredenburg is the closest. Bikes parked in restricted zones may be removed by the authorities, so please stick to designated areas.
Parking for visitors with disabilities
The closest accessible parking is the P5 Hoog Catharijne, which has 16 accessible spaces and an elevator. Free accessible parking spaces are also available nearby at Varkenmarkt 16 and Bergstraat 54. If you have a disabled parking permit from the Municipality of Utrecht, you can also park for free in paid spaces, except those marked with the “Permit Holders” sign. This permit is free to apply for, even if you live outside of the city. Please consult our Accessibility Guide for more information about the venue and event itself.
Venue rules
To keep State of the Open Home safe and fun for everyone, please read and respect TivoliVredenburg’s house rules. Most importantly: please leave the professional recording gear at home, bring your ID as well as your event ticket, and remember that outside food/drink isn't allowed (rest assured there will be plenty of refreshment available at the event itself!).
Keeping safe
Building in the open can mean honest conversations and lively debate – but always with respect and care for everyone in the room. To help everyone feel welcome and included, we’d like to emphasise TivoliVredenburg's social safety guidelines:
Everyone is welcome to be who they are and express themselves as they wish – as long as this is respectful to others.
Take good care of each other and treat the people in the venue and everything within it with respect.
Hate, violence, racism, sexism, ableism, body shaming, and queerphobia are not welcome here. Transgressive behavior, intimidation, or (sexual) violence in any form is taken seriously and will not be tolerated in any way.
Consent is essential. Mutual consent is always necessary. Always.
Know your limits. Drug use or excessive alcohol consumption is not permitted. Smoking or vaping indoors is also prohibited.
Please also consider the residents when entering and leaving the building.
Notice anything unusual or unwelcome? Let us know!
Do you feel unsafe, or do you see someone else feeling uneasy? Report it to a member of staff – from the Social Safety team, at the bar, at the cash register, with security, or to someone with an earpiece. You don't have to be certain. We take every report seriously.
Source: Tivolivredenburg website