Timeline
16:11
Grab a pre-dinner drink or early bite at De Jonge Haan. It is the most upscale brasserie in Hilversum and a place where you might run into Dutch celebrities. It opens at 09:00 on weekdays and 12:00 on weekends, so you can easily slip in before the evening rush.
16:46
Walk to De luisteraars to catch the final moments of golden light. This 1962 sculpture by Oscar Jespers was designed as a spatial connection between the original radiostudio and the later technical wing. The setting sun in the SW will cast long shadows across the figures just before it dips below the horizon.
17:26
Head to Doppio Espresso for a coffee or a light evening snack. This stylish coffee house serves cappuccinos, lattes, and sandwiches. It is open until 18:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, giving you a perfect window to relax after the sunset.
17:56
End your evening with dinner at Batu Biru. This Indonesian restaurant is open from 14:00 to 21:00 from Tuesday to Sunday, making it a reliable spot for a late meal after dark.
Local tip
Check the route from De Jonge Haan to De luisteraars if you are unfamiliar with the area. The walk is short but navigating the streets around the historic center can be tricky at night.
Check before you go
- De Jonge Haan is open Mo-Fr 09:00-24:00 and Sa-Su 12:00-24:00.
- Doppio Espresso is open Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00 and Su 09:00-18:00.
- Batu Biru is open Tu-Su 14:00-21:00.
Worth knowing
- Batu Biru is open at 17:56 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Hilversum (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).