The Grocery Museum is a charming little establishment and a museum that offers sweets, such as liquorice, butter cookies and more, all of them locally made in Utrecht. The museum is housed in a 17th-century building, which initially served solely as a shop. Today it is both a shop and an exhibition space displaying a range of nostalgic items, including treats and artefacts reminiscent of the 19th century.

When you feel like taking a stroll in green forest surroundings, go to the Carmen Sylva forest promenade to experience the atmosphere of Opatija’s hinterland. If you’d like to explore the green hinterland of the town, Opatija has the fantastic Carmen Sylva forest promenade located a little further away from the sea. This path offers a great opportunity to return to nature and enjoy fresh air enriched with scents of the forest. Take a walk along the narrow paths and discover a vantage point with a gazebo situated on Queen Elisabeth’s Rock, which local people call Mala Fortica. From here, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the surrounding area!

Before Opatija became a holiday resort, Volosko was the seat of the district, an important trade port and the area's administrative centre. Today Volosko has lost that importance, but not its magical appeal as a picturesque fishing village, an inexhaustible source of inspiration to artists, a haven to those searching for peace in the narrow lanes of the old town, or for a cup of coffee on the waterfront, in the unique atmosphere of the harbour. There is something very special about the view of the sea from Volosko's waterfront: the whole Adriatic seems to open up towards the south from here… When walking through the lanes in the historic part of the town, you will come across the monument commemorating Volosko as the birthplace of Andrija Mohorovičić, the world-famous scientist who first identified the discontinuity that separates the Earth's crust from the mantle. This layer is called the Mohorovičić Discontinuity, or Moho for short. He was born in the house at the very beginning of the Lungomare coastal promenade. Today Volosko is also synonymous with fine gastronomy – from typical taverns offering fish and other traditional dishes of the local area, to superb gourmet restaurants that are listed in the most prestigious international restaurant guides – Volosko offers all of that, and much more. It is only a pleasant three-kilometre stroll along the coastal promenade from where you are now standing. Do not miss the chance to pay this enchanting place a visit!

Henschotermeer recreational area is located in the heart of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug forests, just 30 minutes by car or an hour's cycling from Utrecht. Come here for serene walks in the fall and winter, or for a swim in the summer. The area also offers food trucks and a restaurant for those who want to grab a bite and chill by the lake. In addition, there's an island connected to the beach by two wooden bridges. If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of Utrecht for a day, there's no better place to be.