Timeline
15:26
Grab a drink at 't Tolhuis. This 18th-century toll booth turned café is open until 01:00 on weekdays, giving you plenty of time to settle in before the sun goes down.
16:26
Gedenkteken dwangarbeiders WOII
Walk to the Gedenkteken dwangarbeiders WOII. Arrive just before 16:56 to see the memorial silhouetted against the fading light. The missing parts of the monument symbolize the forced laborers taken during the war.
17:26
Dine at Las Tapas near Costerstuin. This popular Spanish restaurant opens at 17:00, perfectly timed for after sunset. The staff help with the Dutch menu, and the garlic prawns or sautéed mushrooms are reliable choices.
18:26
Gedenkteken dwangarbeiders WOII
End the evening back at the Gedenkteken dwangarbeiders WOII. The area is quiet after dark, offering a reflective close to the night.
Local tip
The walk from the monument to Las Tapas takes about 45 minutes northwest. If you prefer a shorter route, take transport or check the route.
Check before you go
- 't Tolhuis is open Mo-Sa 11:00-01:00 and Su 11:00-22:00.
- Las Tapas opens at 17:00 daily.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Hilversum (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).