The best sunny terraces in Utrecht

by paul, july, rob • updated on 06 February 2026

Welcome to seatsinthesun, where we highlight the sunniest terraces in Utrecht for February! In this blog post, we share our top picks for the best terraces in Utrecht, perfect for a brunch in the spring sun or a relaxed afternoon with drinks. From terraces where you can enjoy a lovely lunch by the water to bars where the sun always seems to shine, we'll point you in the right direction.

Discover with us the terraces in Utrecht that are most inviting for lunch, brunch, or dinner under the open sky in February. For everyone who wants to enjoy the first rays of sunshine on a terrace, from dining out in the city to simply relaxing with a drink in hand, our guide to the sunniest terraces in Utrecht is ready for you. Let spring begin!

Ready to make the most of every ray of sunshine in Utrecht? See the sun charts for our carefully selected terraces below. Don't miss a single moment of spring sun at your new favorite terrace!

On seatsinthesun you can see which terraces near you are in the sun right now. We calculate this for thousands of terraces throughout the Netherlands.

1. Oproer Biercafé

Oproer Biercafé is een restaurant & bar op de Beyaertdreef 5. Dit is wanneer er zon op het terras van Oproer Biercafé valt:

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2. Key West Beachhouse

Key West Beachhouse is een restaurant op de Strandboulevard 222. Dit is wanneer er zon op het terras van Key West Beachhouse valt:

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3. Café Jan Primus

Café Jan Primus is gelegen op de Jan van Scorelstraat 27-31. Dit is wanneer er zon op het terras van Café Jan Primus valt:

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4. Op Roose

Op Roose is een restaurant op de Rooseveltlaan 505. Dit is wanneer er zon op het terras van Op Roose valt:

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5. Soia - Beach Oog In Al

Soia - Beach Oog In Al is een restaurant op de Kanaalweg 199. Dit is wanneer er zon op het terras van Soia - Beach Oog In Al valt:

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6. Boot 122

Boot 122 is een restaurant & bar op de Nijverheidskade 12. Dit is wanneer er zon op het terras van Boot 122 valt:

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7. Karma Kebab | Utrecht

Karma Kebab | Utrecht is een restaurant op de Kanaalweg 50. Dit is wanneer er zon op het terras van Karma Kebab | Utrecht valt:

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8. De Moestuin Utrecht

De Moestuin Utrecht is een restaurant op de Laan van Maarschalkerweerd 2. Dit is wanneer er zon op het terras van De Moestuin Utrecht valt:

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9. Buiten bij de sluis

Buiten bij de sluis is een restaurant op de Oude Vleutenseweg 2. Dit is wanneer er zon op het terras van Buiten bij de sluis valt:

Check de locatie en het huidige zonlevel hier:

10. Landhuis in de stad

Landhuis in de stad is een restaurant op de Park Oog in Al 1. Dit is wanneer er zon op het terras van Landhuis in de stad valt:

Check de locatie en het huidige zonlevel hier:

On seatsinthesun you can see which terraces near you are in the sun right now. We calculate this for thousands of terraces throughout the Netherlands.

Is your go-to sunny spot in Utrecht not on our list? No worries! We'd be happy to calculate the sun levels for your favorite spot. Simply draw the terrace on the map at https://seatsinthesun.com/suggest and let us do the work. This way, we can discover and share the sunniest spots together.

At seatsinthesun, we're committed to guiding you to the ideal places where you can enjoy the sun. Your contribution is crucial for enriching our guide with even more sun-soaked spots. Thanks for your involvement, and let's make sure no one misses a chance to enjoy the sun!

P.S. Don't forget your sunscreen!

welcome to seatsinthesun!

hey there! welcome to seatsinthesun - your go-to guide for the sunniest terraces across the netherlands. paul, july, and rob. we were fed up with struggling to find a sunny spot on beautiful days, and decided there had to be a better way to discover where and when to bask in the sunshine. so, we put our heads together and brought seatsinthesun to life!

seatsinthesun shows you which terraces are basking in the sun (or tucked away in the shade, if that's more your style) right now and later on. whether you're in amsterdam, groningen, maastricht, or anywhere in between, we've put these terraces on the map for you.

we like sitting on a terrace. we like sitting in the sun. but we like terraces in the sun even more. that's the reason we created seatsinthesun: to ensure you can always find that perfect sunny spot. and hey, if there's a terrace we've overlooked, you can easily add it to our map. this way, we all help each other find more sunny spots. check out the leaderboard to see who has added the most terraces!

join us on our journey and share your sun-kissed terrace moments with us on instagram!

with love, paul, july & rob

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