Timeline
10:00
Grab a coffee or light lunch at Dudok. The interior reflects the style of famous architect W.M. Dudok, and the daytime playlist mixes classical and jazz. It opens at 10:00 on weekdays, making it a perfect quiet start.
10:11
Walk to Villa Industria. This glass artwork refers to the former workers and the rise and fall of industry, specifically the old gas factory on the site where the Villa Industria district was built. The walk from Dudok is short and direct.
10:20
Continue to DITISONZETIJD. This corten steel sculpture features two clocks. The front shows the current time, while the back runs backward, referencing the present and past of the area. It is located just a short walk west of the anchor.
10:29
End your walk at Boombergpark. Between 1831 and 1841, painter Jan van Ravenswaay bought several farms west of Hilversum with financial support from friends in Amsterdam. This park preserves the landscape of that era. The walk from the previous stop is about 29 minutes.
Local tip
Dudok is open from 10:00 on weekdays. If you arrive on a weekend, it opens at 12:00, so plan your morning start accordingly.
Check before you go
- Dudok opens at 10:00 on weekdays (Mo-Fr) and 12:00 on weekends (Sa, Su).
- The walk between Villa Industria and DITISONZETIJD is approximately 9 minutes.
Worth knowing
- Dudok is open at 10:00 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).