De Bilt Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in the Netherlands
About De Bilt
De Bilt is a town on the edge of theUtrecht Hill Ridge. Its name, as well as that of Bilthoven, is derived from"de bult", meaning"the hill". De Bilt is most likely settled in the twelfth century, after the Kromme Rijn river was dammed off, making the swampy land that was often prone to flooding a lot more workable. The town was destroyed during an invasion by theDuchy of Gueldersin 1372. The town, however, was rebuilt. The Biltsche Grift, a canal fromUtrechttoZeistvia de Bilt was constructed around 1640, improving the reachability of the area. In the seventeenth and eighteenth century, many plots of land were sold to rich citizens, who built their estates and summer residences on the land. Since De Bilt was also on the main road from the east to Utrecht, many craftsmen started doing their
Where to Eat in De Bilt
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Amis
- 🍴Bij de Tijd
- 🍴Bij Hen
- 🍴Bistro Bilthoven
- 🍴Brasserie Olivier
- 🍴Café Moeke
Where to Stay in De Bilt
- 🏨B&B Overbosch
- 🏨B&B Paul en Lettie
- 🏨B&B Studio de Bilt
- 🏨B&B Wake Up Call
- 🏨Bed & Bubbels
- 🏨De Kastanjehof
De Bilt Travel Guide Sections
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