Hilversum is a municipality and a town in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. Located in the region called "'t Gooi", it is the largest town in that area. It is surrounded by heathland, woods, meadows, lakes, and smaller villages. Hilversum is part of the Randstad, one of the largest conurbations in Europe.Hilversum 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.
Transportation
Hilversum is well connected to the Dutch railway network, and contains three stations:
* Hilversum railway station
* Hilversum Noord railway station
* Hilversum Sportpark railway station
The best links are from Hilversum railway station, as this is an Intercity station.
