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Hilversum ( Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦɪlvərsʏm] ⓘ) is a city and municipality in the province of North Holland, Netherlands. Located in the heart of the Gooi, it is the largest urban centre in that area. It is surrounded by heathland, woods, meadows, lakes and smaller towns.
Hilversum is a bustling city surrounded by beautiful forests and the heathlands of Gooi Nature Reserve. Visit the Media Park, feel the creativity bubbling to the surface, and admire the striking architecture.
Hilversum, the Gooi and Vechtstreek is a region filled with possibilities, whether you live there, work there, or even if you’re just visiting. It is a lively community of 250,000 residents and is brimming with creative companies, greenery and attractions.
Jan 7, 2024 · Hilversum is one of the first inhabited areas of the Netherlands, as shown by earthenware from the early to mid-bronze age (1800-1200BCE). This prehistoric civilization is called Hilversum Culture and is characterized by the use of cremation burial under round barrows set in round barrow cemeteries. The urns show similarities with the Wessex ...
Jan 26, 2020 · Goois Natuurreservaat. Hilversum is surrounded by beautiful areas of open landscape and luscious greenery. The Goois Natuurreservaat is one such area and is a perfect destination for those who love to hike in the outdoors.
There are many green cycling options east of Amsterdam in an area called ‘Het Gooi’. The area is shaped by glaciers and hence hillier and sandier than the west of the Netherlands. This was not the reason we went to Hilversum though. Hilversum is also known for its modernist city architect Dudok.
Urbanisation has made Hilversum an attractive target for yuppies, who appreciate the town's new hip bars and boutiques, and its image as a green and affluent media town. Nowadays, Hilversum scores highly on national "best town to live in" polls.
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