Hilversum is a city filled with possibilities, whether you
live there, work there, or if you’re just visiting. This section
will be in English. You will find the information you need,
concerning accommodation, tourism and naturalization.
About Hilversum
A New York Times’ article described Hilversum as a leafy suburban
hamlet southeast of Amsterdam. It is a community filled with media,
greenery and attractions.
Hilversum is situated about twenty kilometres southeast of
Amsterdam. It’s surrounded by nature, which makes it an ideal place
to stay. The surrounding forests, heath and cultivation make it a
prefect area for bike rides or long walks. The scenery is very
diverse. The centre of Hilversum is remarkable as well, especially
its architecture. The city’s architect Willem Marinus Dudok has put
his mark on the town in the first half of the twentieth century.
One of the most prominent buildings worth seeing is the city hall,
where the town is governed. You can visit the premises if you make
an appointment upfront.
Hilversum is the media capitol of the Netherlands. Practically all
of the television networks and studios are situated here. A
remarkable attraction is the Dutch Institute of Sound and Vision.
It looks astonishing on the outside and the inside presents an
historical masterpiece, for it keeps record of all of the still
existing Dutch television and radio broadcasts.
You can find a lot of hotels and B&B’s in Hilversum and its
surroundings. Moreover, Hilversum lies in the centre of Holland,
which makes it very easy to go on daytrips to Amsterdam, Utrecht or
Giethoorn. Within twenty minutes you can be in the heart of
Amsterdam if you go by train. Even Schiphol International Airport
is only thirty minutes away.
