Timeline
14:00
Walk through the Costerustuin. This educational garden, founded in 1920 by Jan Costerus, is dedicated to the native flora of Het Gooi. It is a peaceful spot to observe the local landscape and history.
14:15
Head to De Jonge Haan for a drink or snack. This upscale brasserie is one of the best places to see and be seen in Hilversum. It is open until midnight on weekdays and weekends, so it is fully active in the afternoon.
14:45
Move to Meddens for dinner. Housed in a former fashion house, this spot features a spectacular industrial-luxurious interior across multiple floors. The menu focuses on fruit de mer and other high-quality dishes.
Local tip
Meddens is open from 11:00 on Sundays and 10:00 on weekdays, making it easy to drop in for an early dinner. De Jonge Haan is open from 12:00 on weekends and 09:00 on weekdays.
Check before you go
- Meddens: Mo-We 10:00-24:00; Th-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 11:00-24:00
- De Jonge Haan: Mo-Fr 09:00-24:00; Sa,Su 12:00-24:00
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Hilversum (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).