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Botany and Brunch in Hilversum

Explore a unique garden organized by plant family, then enjoy a relaxed lunch nearby.

Best time: noneAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    Meddens

    Start with a slow breakfast or brunch at Meddens. The industrial-luxurious interior makes it a pleasant spot to people-watch and ease into the day.

  2. 10:45

    Costerustuin

    Walk to Costerstuin to see the educational garden. Unlike typical parks, the 1200 wild plants are arranged by family using the Eichler taxonomy system, offering a quiet, intellectual stroll.

  3. 11:30

    Doppio Espresso

    End your morning with a coffee and a sandwich at Doppio Espresso. It is a stylish, modern coffee house with free Wi-Fi, perfect for unwinding after your walk.

Local tip

Meddens is open from 10:00 on weekdays and 11:00 on Sundays. Doppio Espresso opens at 08:00 on weekdays and 09:00 on Sundays. Costerstuin is open during daylight hours.

Check before you go

  • Meddens opens at 10:00 on weekdays and 11:00 on Sundays.
  • Doppio Espresso is open 08:00-18:00 on weekdays and 09:00-18:00 on Sundays.
  • Costerstuin is open during daylight hours.

Worth knowing

  • Meddens is open at 10:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Hilversum (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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