

From medieval urban meadow to modern Blue Zones.
Since the Middle Ages, Cartesius has served as a city meadow on the urban outskirts—a green retreat for residents. Now, MRP and Ballast Nedam Development are transforming this historic space into a future-ready neighborhood, designed with sustainability, health, and mobility at its core. Every aspect of the plan is shaped by Cartesius’ unique location, ensuring a seamless blend of history, nature, and modern urban living.
And it all comes down to its unique location. With a dedicated station, shared mobility, and Cartesiusweg transformed into a green urban boulevard with a maximum speed of 30 km/h, getting around is effortless. Direct connections to Utrecht Central and Amsterdam make travel easy, while a diverse range of amenities and the CAB as the neighborhood’s living room create a vibrant and welcoming community.

Next to the historic city center of Utrecht
Cartesius sits right next to Utrecht’s historic city center, seamlessly connected to the heart of the city. Utrecht Central Station is just an 8-minute bike ride away, while Utrecht Zuilen station gets you there in 3 minutes by train—perfect whether you're exploring the city or traveling beyond. By car, leaving the city is just as convenient. In 7 minutes, you’re on the A2, and in 9 minutes, you can reach the A27 or A28.
Cycling
Utrecht De Neude: 10 minutes
Tivoli Vredenburg: 6 minutes
Domplein: 9 minutes
Central Museum: 11 minutes
Griftpark: 8 minutes
Jaarbeursplein: 8 minutes
Berlinplein: 7 minutes
Walking
Amsterdamsestraatweg: 7 minutes
Hoog Catherijne: 19 minutes
Julianapark: 10 minutes
Werkspoorkathedraal: 13 minutes
Lombok: 18 minutes
City beach Oog in Al: 19 minutes
Train
Utrecht Zuilen - Utrecht Centraal
3 minutes
Utrecht Centraal - Amsterdam Centraal
26 minutes
Utrecht Centraal - Rotterdam Centraal
36 minutes
Utrecht Centraal - Arnhem Centraal
35 minutes
Utrecht Centraal - Zwolle
52 minutes
Share car
Cartesius - Amsterdam: 0.5 hours
Cartesius - Rotterdam: 1 hour
Cartesius - Arnhem: 1 hour
Cartesius - Zwolle: 1 hour
