Zeist

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Zeist is the largest town in the municipality of Zeist, in the province of Utrecht, Netherlands. It is located east of the city of Utrecht and has about 51,000 residents. The town is known for its green forests and historic buildings.

History in brief
- Zeist was first mentioned in 838 as Seist, with the original settlement along Dorpsstraat.
- A church was built in the late 1100s; its tower is now part of the Reformed Church, and the rest was rebuilt in the 19th century.
- Nearby stood three mansions: Huis te Zeist, Kersbergen, and Blikkenburg.
- From 1677 to 1686, Slot Zeist was built near the old castle ruins in Dutch Classicist style; murals by Daniel Marot remain.
- In 1746, the Moravian Brethren settled in Zeist and built a group of 18th-century houses around two squares; their center is still in the town.
- In the 19th century Zeist became a popular residence for wealthy people from Utrecht.
- The town is ringed by forests.

What’s there today
- The town center features Slot Zeist and the Moravian buildings.
- Zeist hosts several national organizations, including the KNVB (football), KNKV (korfball), and the IKF ( internationa l korfball federation).
- The area also has historic archives and the Triodos Bank headquarters.

Transport
- Zeist has two railway stations: Driebergen-Zeist (on the Amsterdam–Arnhem line) and Den Dolder (on the Utrecht–Kampen and Den Dolder–Baarn lines).
- There are two main bus hubs in Zeist: Jordanlaan and Handelscentrum, with multiple bus lines serving the town.

Practical notes
- Elevation is about 4 meters above sea level.
- Postal codes are 3700–3709, and the area code is 030.