Timeline
10:00
Start with a coffee and the morning atmosphere at Dudok. The interior reflects the style of architect W.M. Dudok, and the daytime playlist mixes classic and jazz. It is open from 10:00 on weekdays.
10:13
Walk to the Seinhorst. This abstract stainless steel artwork was inspired by the technology of radio sets and features aerial photos of the former Dutch Signal Factory (NSF) that once stood here. It is a quiet spot to reflect on the city's history.
10:23
Continue to Villa Industria. This glass artwork references the former workers and the rise and fall of industry, specifically the old gas factory on the former REGEV site where the Villa Industria neighborhood now stands.
10:33
End your walk at DITISONZETIJD. This Corten steel artwork features two clocks. The front shows the current time, while the back runs backwards, connecting the present and past of the area.
Local tip
The area around the landmark is best explored on foot. The walk between the art pieces is short and allows you to appreciate the industrial history embedded in the city's landscape.
Check before you go
- Dudok is open Mo-Fr 10:00-01:00; Sa 12:00-02:00; Su 12:00-21:00.
- The public art installations are accessible 24/7.
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).