• Bilthoven, Netherlands, offers a variety of clubs and bars.In the club image by Stanislav Savelyev from Fotolia.com
  
  The Netherlands, the country of windmills, biking, yachts and green pastures, also boasts a lively nightclub scene. The village of Bilthoven houses the University of Utrecht, bringing a large student population and city-style nightlife to the area. Visitors to Bilthoven will find a number of bars and clubs that cater to all manner of lifestyles.
  
  

Ekko

• At the large nightclub EKKO, an electric atmosphere prevails. Beyond the dance floor and bar, the venue houses an event space and a restaurant serving regional cuisine. EKKO seeks out new talent, so local musicians as well as mainstream groups grace the stage. Art expositions also occur here. The club is a student favorite in Utrecht; expect a young and raucous crowd for certain attractions. Events are posted to the club's website
  
  EKKO
  Bemuurde Weerd Westzijde 3
  3513 Utrecht, Nederland
  +30-231-7457
  ekko.nl
  
  

Club Lux

• Slip into Club Lux, and you will find yourself in a sleek and modern space with excellent lighting, clean lines, a long bar and disco balls. Club Lux plays many roles, including its functions as a host to after parties, themed nights when it transforms into, say, Club Tropicana, and its regular music gigs. Lux is frequented by students and young professionals alike, so count on good drinks with a younger crowd.
  
  Club Lux
  Oudegracht a / d 97 yard
  3511 AD Utrecht
  +30-223-2656
  clublux.nl
  
  

Prikkelz

• The scene at Prikkelz is more mature, with patrons who are businessmen and professionals. The club can be booked for larger groups or for conferences that aim to incorporate a degree of levity and relaxation via live performances and drinks. Comedy acts can be tailored to certain organizations in order to complement business meetings, seminars and debates. In effect, this bar and cabaret uses its stand-up comedy, improv, skits, music and quizzes to motivate and inspire within the parameters of a company's goals. A number of moderated political debates occur at Prikkelz, or you can set up your own event.
  
  Prikkelz
  Laurens Reaalstraat 29
  3531 GM Utrecht, Nederland
  +30-238-2450
  prikkelz.nl