A new high-density city-centre district directly beside Utrecht Centraal, with Wonderwoods as its landmark.

Beurskwartier is Utrecht’s new high-density city-centre district, directly beside Utrecht Centraal, on the site of former car parks and exhibition grounds. The programme includes approximately 3,384 homes, 5,000 workplaces, two parks and a primary school, in buildings ranging from 12 to 90 metres. Its landmark is Wonderwoods, a planted twin-tower development with around 420 homes, a hotel and a museum. The district will be largely car-free, and the Leidse Rijn canal will be reopened for small boats. In January 2026, the Council of State confirmed the zoning plan, clearing the way for construction of more than 3,300 homes.

The irrevocable zoning plan, confirmed by the Council of State in January 2026, largely removes planning risk. Its location beside the Netherlands’ largest public-transport hub and the Wonderwoods landmark reinforce the area’s value.
Mixed-use real-estate investors in residential, hotel and office property for a prime central location, including core and core-plus investors (inference; not an official statement).

Medium-term development, expected to take at least 10 years; development started in 2023.

Former car park and exhibition grounds are being transformed into a high-density city-centre district beside Utrecht Centraal.
Approximately 3,384 homes.
5,000 workplaces, a primary school, two parks, hotels in Wonderwoods and Galaxy Tower, and the reopened Leidse Rijn canal.
Wonderwoods, a planted twin-tower development with approximately 420 homes, a hotel and a museum.

2023: development started. January 2026: the Council of State confirmed the zoning plan. Ondaatje construction is scheduled for 2027–2029.

The Matser site for Rabobank, the redevelopment of the Jaarbeurs site, and Hojel I/II are still in development.

Directly beside Utrecht Centraal, the Netherlands’ largest public-transport hub.

The ‘Healthy Urban Boost’ framework combines energy-neutral new construction, smart water management and green façades, including at Wonderwoods.

The district will be largely car-free within a 30 km/h zone, prioritising walking, cycling and shared mobility.

A hospitality cluster at Veilinghavenkade, an urban beach and roof gardens at Wonderwoods.