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Hilversum Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

town and municipality in North Holland, the Netherlands

About Hilversum

Unlike most of the Netherlands, Hilversum is in a hilly area on sand soil. The town is between the major cities ofAmsterdamandUtrecht, and most travellers visit it as a relaxing day off from the urban mayhem. The forests, lakes and heathland surrounding the town can best be explored by bicycle or on foot. Most of these lands are property of the Goois Natuurreservaat Foundation (GNR), a non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting the nature reserves. Another goal is to connect nature reserves that have been separated by motorways and other human-made structures. For this end, the wildlife crossingZanderij Crailowas completed in 2006, and it is the largest wildlife crossing in the world. It connects the Spanderswoud and the Bussumerheide, and is part of a larger programme to connect natu

Top Attractions in Hilversum

Explore the best things to see and do in Hilversum:

  • Boombergpark
  • Costerustuin
  • De Vorstin
  • Filmtheater Hilversum
  • Golfpark Spandersbosch
  • Grote Kerk
  • Hilversumsche Golfclub
  • Hilversum Town Hall

Where to Eat in Hilversum

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Càphê Eig&Wijs
  • 🍴Chiang Mai
  • 🍴De Jonge Haan
  • 🍴Dudockx Bar & Kitchen
  • 🍴Heren Spyker
  • 🍴Las Tapas

Where to Stay in Hilversum

  • 🏨Amrâth Hotel Lapershoek
  • 🏨Grand Hotel Gooiland
  • 🏨Hotel Ravel
  • 🏨Hotel Villa Trompenberg
  • 🏨Tulip Inn Media Park Hilversum

Hilversum Travel Guide Sections

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