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Morning light in Hilversum

Start your day with the quiet energy of Vogel before the crowds arrive, then warm up with a classic Dutch lunch.

Best time: 15 AprAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    Meddens

    Grab a seat at Meddens. The industrial-luxurious interior is perfect for a morning coffee or early lunch, and the place is open from 10:00 on weekdays or 11:00 on Sundays. It is a short 7-minute walk from Vogel.

  2. 10:30

    Vrouw met vogel

    Walk 7 minutes west to Vrouw met vogel. This bronze sculpture of a woman kneeling with a bird on her hand has a classical, serene feel. It is best appreciated in the quiet morning light before the day fully wakes up.

  3. 11:00

    Vogel

    Return to Vogel. This abstract aluminum sculpture shaped like a bird stands as a central anchor. By mid-morning, the light is bright and clear, highlighting the marine-grade aluminum texture.

Local tip

Meddens opens at 10:00 on weekdays and 11:00 on Sundays. If you are visiting on a Sunday, adjust your start time to 11:00 or wait until the doors open.

Check before you go

  • Meddens is open Mo-We 10:00-24:00, Th-Sa 10:00-01:00, Su 11:00-24:00.

Worth knowing

  • Meddens is open at 10:00 only on Mo, Tu, 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).

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