Welcome to Hilversum!
Hilversum is a medium-sized city in the Gooi area of North Holland, the Netherlands. Once called the Garden of Amsterdam, most travelers still come over to cycle and hike through the surrounding forests and heathland. The city is also known for its modern architecture, with Dudok's Hilversum Town Hall being the most significant design. Hilversum is known as a "media city", being the home of the radio and television broadcasting industry of the Netherlands.
Hilversum (Dutch) is a city and municipality in the province of North Holland, Netherlands. Located in the heart of the Gooi, it is the largest urban center in that area. It is surrounded by heathland, woods, meadows, lakes, and smaller towns. Hilversum is part of Randstad, one of the largest conurbations in Europe, and the Amsterdam metropolitan area.
The city is home to the headquarters, studios, and broadcast stations of several major radios, television, and newspaper companies. This means that Hilversum is known for being the mediated (media city) of the Netherlands.