Hilversum Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

St Vitus Catholic Church

St Vitus Catholic Church, Hilversum

 Steph84 Says:  The Roman-Catholic church of St Vitus was built in 1892 by P.J.H. Cuypers, on the same location as where the old conventicle of 1786 used to be. The tower is 98 metres high, which makes it one of the highest churches of the country. It has a beautiful wooden ceiling and the... 

Beeld en Geluid Experience part 2

Beeld en Geluid Experience part 2, Hilversum

 pieter_jan_v Says:  Some more pictures ... 

Beeld en Geluid Experience part 1

Beeld en Geluid Experience part 1, Hilversum

 pieter_jan_v Says:  The Beeld en Geluid building is unique in the world. Its coloured glass panel outside with movie screen shots embedded is an ever changing colourful reflection.In the building you realize the size is twice as big, due to the deep 5 stories basement archives of the Dutch... 

Hotels  

Hotel Villa Trompenberg

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Restaurants  

CLOSED: Restaurant Karseboom: CLOSED: Dillicious plate service

CLOSED: Restaurant Karseboom: CLOSED: Dillicious plate service, Hilversum

 pieter_jan_v Says:  This place is nostalgic for me, because on the first floor the Veronica Broadcast Society started. The restaurant has a terras at the Groest, which is one of the main shopping streets.2011 update: Fellow member and local specialist vpeter informed me that this restaurant is... 

Proeverij De Open Keuken: Delicious food

Proeverij De Open Keuken: Delicious food, Hilversum

 vpeter Says:  Delicious French and Seafood restaurant.The menu follows the seasons.The owners and the servants are very friendly and kind.In summer you can eat on a very nice terrace in/out of the sun.Ik ga er van uit dat ook Nederlanders deze pagina's bezoeken en, net als ik, niet altijd... 

Mr. Sushi express: the best sushi delivery service

Mr. Sushi express: the best sushi delivery service, Hilversum

 sushi4all Says:  Mr. sushi is a sushi take a way service for Hilversum, Laren and Blaricum. The sushi is the best in the area and they deliver the sushi within 40 minutes!!! It's great!! 

Café Dudok: Nice atmosphere

Café Dudok: Nice atmosphere, Hilversum

 vpeter Says:  Very cosy and nice café petit restaurant.This is the place you can find me with my Belgian newspaper and a good cup of coffee with a grappa.They serve several Belgian beers too.And on sunny days I'll sit outside on the terrace, if there's place.It's named after architect... 

Restaurant Gandhi: Great Indian food

Restaurant Gandhi: Great Indian food, Hilversum

 Steph84 Says:  In a quiet street on the edge of the town centre, this little restaurant opened for business in the summer of 2009. I've been here about five or six times now and never been disappointed. Take anything on the menu - it's always delicious, no matter what you choose!... 

Van Zijtveld: Coffee and Tea

Van Zijtveld: Coffee and Tea, Hilversum

 Steph84 Says:  You may feel slightly scared when you enter what feels like a long dark corridor, but don't be, for at the end awaits coffee and tea galore (and cakes! and lunch! and high tea!) in a very cozy setting. They have a great selection of specialty coffees and teas, and a small... 

King's IJscafé: No summer without ice cream!

King's IJscafé: No summer without ice cream!, Hilversum

 Steph84 Says:  In my opinion simply the best ice cream parlour in town! Great range of delicious ice cream for EUR 1 per scoop, all of it home-made. Not too much room to sit inside, but defininitely clean and tidy and there are plenty of seats outside (which is where you'll want to sit... 

Nightlife  

Cafe Dudok: Sunny spot

Cafe Dudok: Sunny spot, Hilversum

 vpeter Says:  This is a nice cafe with sunny terrace. Little things to eat but good. Casual 

Transportation  

HILLYWOOD Tours

HILLYWOOD Tours, Hilversum

 pieter_jan_v Says:  Due to the many TV studios Hilversum is nick-named Hillywood.Hillywood Tours is a look-a-like of the well-known Hollywood "see-the-stars/studios" tours.Tour hours:Ma-Fr: 9AM - 6PMTour 1 : 9.30AM - 10.30AM Tour 2 : 10.45AM - 11.45AMTour 3 : Noon - 1PM Tour 4 : 1.30PM -... 

NS Train

NS Train, Hilversum

 pieter_jan_v Says:  Hilversum can be reach by train from Amsterdam, Amersfoort and Utrecht.The station has been extended with another platform and from 2008 is an Intercity stop again.A pedestrian/bicycle tunnel has been added under the station. 

Shopping  

several shops and litle mall: Groest/Kerkstraat

several shops and litle mall: Groest/Kerkstraat, Hilversum

 vpeter Says:  The Kerkstraat is the main shoppingstreet in Hilversum. Here you have an entrance to shoppingmall Hilvertshof. 

Local Customs  

Smile, your on camera!

Smile, your on camera!, Hilversum

 pieter_jan_v Says:  Don't be surprised when walking through Hilversum you are caught for an interview.Camera's are everywhere! 

Tourist Traps  

Restaurant Lorenza

Restaurant Lorenza, Hilversum

 vpeter Says:  This Italian restauranr is located on the corner of de Kerkbrink/Langestraat/Heerenstraat.Serieus high prices, not so good food and waiters who are not interested in their guests.To say it in Dutch: onbeschoft. Stay far away from this restaurant. Use your money for better... 

Off The Beaten Path  

A walk in the forest

A walk in the forest, Hilversum

 Steph84 Says:  Hilversum is surrounded on all sides by gorgeous woods and moors; it's grand to go for a walk here rain or shine, or instead take the bike. Avoid the weekend if you can, as it can be rather busy then, particularly if the weather is good.Or if you really feel up for it:... 

Sports & Outdoors  

The old harbour

The old harbour, Hilversum

 pieter_jan_v Says:  The old harbour is partly transformer into a park with outdoor sport facilities. 

Favorites  

Tourist Information

Tourist Information, Hilversum

 pieter_jan_v Says:   Going back and forward to look for the local Tourist Office. It turned out to be a kiosk with an electronic info screen (sorry Dutch only). 

Tour-of-Duty...

Tour-of-Duty..., Hilversum

 Xinta Says:  Oma Reij's cooking and Opa's Reij jokes...hehe ;-)And also Oma Hoogendoorn speaking in Dutch to me!...hehe ;-) I came here to visit Oma & Opa Reij and Oma Hoogendoorn. I was invited by Oma & Opa Reij for dinner. When I reached there, I was been given a very warm welcome by... 

The Place

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The People

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 Hilversum - Here http://www.hilversum.nl/folderscultuur/culturalhilversum.pdf you can find info about culture in Hilversum, and about the history of Hilversum. 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  I'm a Canadian Journalism student who has been accepted for a six week internship at Radio Netherlands. I will be there from mid... 

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A: www.stayokay.com is the Dutch hostels website. There are no hostels in Hilversum. For the daily commute, the most handy is the brandnew Amsterdam Zeeburg... 

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Hilversum

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 Here http://www.hilversum.nl/folderscultuur/culturalhilversum.pdf you can find info about culture in Hilversum, and about the history of Hilversum. 

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Hilversum - in the middle of the Netherlands

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 I have been living in Hilversum since Feb 2006. It is a much smaller town than in Amsterdam and Utrecht. Since the 1920s, Hilversum is the home to the Dutch radio and television industry. Because of... 

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Hilversum Page

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 8 November 2007 - a visit to the Beeld en Geluid building in Hilversum. It houses the archives of the Dutch public broadcasting associations and the 'Sound and Vision Experience' 

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The heart of Dutch Radio & Television

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Hilversum. I'd love to share with you the 12 tips I've written, the 33 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created. 

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Hilversum

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 Hilversum isn't the most attractive city for tourists in the Netherlands. For architecture lovers however it is interesting. This city was largely shaped and designed by W.M. Dudok, one of the most...... 

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