CIX is embedded in Merwede,
Utrecht's forward-looking green city district
At the heart of this neighborhood, CIX is surrounded by a new model of urban life. There’s no traffic noise, just wide paths shared by cyclists, pedestrians, and children at play. Merwede is set to become the largest car-free district in the Netherlands. And it doesn’t stop there. The principle is straightforward: green takes precedence. Planting is the baseline; construction happens only where it truly fits.
Buildings are thoughtfully interwoven into a wider landscape of inner gardens, shared courtyards, and green rooftops. The vegetation is diverse, intentional. A fine-grained network of footpaths, parks and open squares connects everything. To each other, and to the canal. Merwede runs along the Merwede Canal and forms part of a broader ecological zone, planned from the outset with biodiversity and nature regeneration in mind.
The atmosphere is lively but unforced. You might have your coffee on a neighborhood square, stroll to the park within minutes, or run into a friend at the community garden or cultural space. It’s a social, grounded place, where healthy living isn’t a goal, but a given.
Location
CIX is ideally situated: next to the district park, close to the water, and less than ten minutes by bike from Utrecht Central. This new city address offers a balance between urban living and strong connections, both within Utrecht and further afield.
Easily accessible
- 5 minutes by bike to Utrecht Central
- 10 minutes' walk to Vaartsche Rijn Station
- 30 minutes by train to Amsterdam
- 10 minutes by car to the A12 and A27
- Direct access to the new cycle route to Utrecht Science Park
In the area
Conveniences
Everyday life feels effortless when what you need is close at hand. Groceries are a short stroll away, with supermarkets, specialty shops and coffee bars just minutes from your door. Schools are a quick bike ride, with several already nearby and a new elementary school planned within Merwede itself. Healthcare will be just as easy, with a medical center opening soon. And when you crave the bustle of the city, Utrecht’s historic heart is only eight minutes by car. Before long you are at the canals, surrounded by cafés, shops and culture.
Green and open
Merwede is shaped with greenery at its core, and so is Cix. Trees, light, air and space are part of the landscape. Right next door lies Park Transwijk: expansive, urban and versatile. In summer it fills with festivals and music, while children play in its playgrounds. The idea is simple: room to walk, run, cycle, or stretch out on the grass when the sun shines.
On the move
Alongside, the Merwede Canal bustles with boats, lively in every season. And for those who like to move, there is ‘Rondje Stadseiland,’ a nine-kilometer walking and running route that traces the water and makes being outdoors part of the everyday.
Around the corner
The neighborhood is brimming with life, as vital as the homes themselves. Its spirit comes from the places already here, with more to follow in the years ahead. Along the Merwede Canal, on the Kanaalweg, culture, sport and food set the tone.
Creative hub
For craft beer, there is Brewpub De Kromme Haring, part of Vechtclub XL, the creative hub of Utrecht South with its studios, ateliers and shifting cultural program.
Gather together
For those intent on movement, Boulderhal Sterk and Peakz Padel Utrecht keep the pulse up. For something lighter, De Huismeesters serves coffee in a design-minded setting, while Karma Kebab turns evenings playful with roller disco, arcade games and drinks.
Ease and joy
Together it adds up to a neighborhood that feels like an extension of your own living room. When the mood is social, the calendar is full.