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Daytime

Garden Strolls and Forest Light

Start your morning in the historic educational garden, then follow the path into the wilder woods and the engineering marvel of the wildlife crossing.

Best time: noneAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    Costerustuin

    Wander through Costerstuin. This educational garden was founded in 1920 to showcase the native flora of Het Gooi. Arriving early lets you see the plants in calm morning light before the crowds arrive.

  2. 10:45

    De Jonge Haan

    Walk 7 minutes to De Jonge Haan for a late morning snack or coffee. This upscale brasserie is open from 09:00 on weekdays and 12:00 on weekends, making it a reliable stop. The industrial-luxurious interior offers a comfortable place to rest.

  3. 11:30

    Zanderij Crailo

    Take a 24-minute walk southwest to Zanderij Crailo. This massive wildlife crossing connects the Spanderswoud forest to the Bussumerheide. It is an impressive 800 metres long and 50 metres wide, allowing wildlife to safely cross over the railway and road below.

Local tip

Check opening hours for De Jonge Haan as they vary by day. The walk to Zanderij Crailo is through nature, so wear sturdy shoes.

Check before you go

  • De Jonge Haan is open Mo-Fr 09:00-24:00 and Sa,Su 12:00-24:00.
  • Zanderij Crailo is accessible by car, bike, or taxi.

Worth knowing

  • De Jonge Haan is open at 10:45 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

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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