Hilversum - The Media City
About Hilversum
Hilversum, known as the "Media City" of the Netherlands, is home to major broadcasting networks and surrounded by green landscapes in the Gooi region. It combines a tranquil suburban lifestyle with modern facilities and creative energy.
Culture & Creative Spaces
Beeld en Geluid Museum
– Dedicated to Dutch media and broadcasting history
Filmtheater Hilversum
– Arthouse cinema with local and international screenings
Pinetum Blijdenstein
– A unique botanical garden with rare conifer species
Major Annual Events
Hilversum Alive (July):
Multi-day open-air music and food event
Media Festival (September):
Interactive exhibitions celebrating Dutch broadcasting
Gooische Bierbrouwerij Festival (August):
Local craft beer & food trucks
Weekly Markets in Hilversum (With Times)
Wednesday
– Markt Hilversum Centrum – Groest
08:00–13:00
Saturday
– Markt Langgewenst – Langgewenst
09:00–16:00
Schools & Education
International Primary School Hilversum
Violenschool – Dutch primary school with international program
Alberdingk Thijm College – Secondary education with bilingual stream
Lifestyle & Getting Around
Direct trains to Utrecht, Amsterdam, and Amersfoort (30 mins)
Cycling routes through the Goois Natuurreservaat
Compact, walkable city center with terraces and restaurants
Tourist Attractions
Dudok Architectuur Centrum
Media Park Tour
Corversbos Forest and nearby lakes
Shopping Centers
Hilvertshof
Gooische Brink
Kerkstraat
Municipality Contact
Gemeente Hilversum
Oude Enghweg 23, 1217 JC Hilversum
14 035
