Timeline
14:55
Pick up a fresh pastry and a coffee. Matthijs Boon Brood en Banket opens at 07:30 on weekdays, so you will have plenty of time to grab something before the sun starts to dip.
16:10
Walk to the Eland sculpture. It stands in the open, and the long shadows from the late afternoon light will accentuate the slender legs and large antlers of the bronze elk.
16:55
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the SW, casting a warm glow on the metal figure as the sky changes color.
17:25
End the evening at Meddens. This former fashion house turned dining spot offers a spectacular industrial-luxurious interior. It is open until midnight on weekdays, making it a perfect place to settle in after the cold sets in.
Local tip
The walk from the bakery to the sculpture is short, but the area around Eland is open. Dress warmly in January as the wind can feel sharper once the sun goes down.
Check before you go
- Matthijs Boon Brood en Banket is open Mo, We-Sa 07:30-16:00 and Tu 07:30-13:00.
- Meddens is open Mo-We 10:00-24:00.
Worth knowing
- Matthijs Boon Brood en Banket is open at 14:55 only on Mo, 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).