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Free things to do in Hilversum

6 places in Hilversum with free entry or no charge, based on guide listings and map data.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Museum Hilversum, Hilversum
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Free things to do in Hilversum

  1. SeeMuseum

    Museum Hilversum

    Now home to Museum Hilversum and the tourist office, the building used to function as Hilversum's town hall in the period 1881-1931. It's a typical 19th-century building in neo-renaissance style. The museum's permanent collection is about the history of Hilversum after 1850. They also have temporary exhibitions, usually about photography, modern architecture or the cultural history of the Gooi area.

    Fri-Wed 11:00-17:00, Thu 11:00-21:00€5, free entry on Wednesdays · Free entry · Wheelchair accessible

  2. DoTheatre

    De Vorstin

    When De Vorstin opened in September 2010, it became an instant fan favourite. A strikingly modern interior, lively ambiance and acclaimed acoustics make it worthwhile to catch a live concert here. With a variable schedule, it's best to check the website for upcoming performances and times. While it's usually possible to book tickets at the door, tickets are more expensive and might be sold out, so it's better order in advance. Because of the acoustics, it regularly hosts televised singing competitions, such as the original first season of "The Voice of Holland", a television programme that originated in Hilversum and subsequently became popular in other countries.

    Wed Thu Sun 16:00-01:00, Fri Sat 16:00-04:00Free entry, €7.50-22.50 on special events · Wheelchair accessible

  3. DrinkNightclub

    G-Spot

    A popular night club with a central location, late hours and it's open every night. There are often queues in front of it, especially around 03:00 on Saturday night. There are couches to sit and a small dance floor in the back. The DJ plays different styles of music with an emphasis on dance, house and R&B music. The audience is in the age range of 21-35.

    Sun-Thu 00:00-04:00, Fri Sat 00:00-05:00Free entry, cloakroom €1

  4. SeeGarden

    Pinetum Blijdenstein

    The Pinetum is a botanical garden founded by B.W. Blijdenstein in 1911. It is famous around the world among those knowledgeable on the subject. The Pinetum has one of the world's most important conifer collections, with many species rare and endangered in the wild. Besides conifers, there are gatherings of cycads, palms, ephedras, Tasmanian flora and rhododendrons. A notable tree is the sequoia sempervirens, the largest tree in the world. Get a map at the visitor's centre and walk along the advised path.

    1 Nov-31 Mar: Mon-Fri 09:00-16:00; 1 Apr-31 Oct: Mon-Fri 09:00-16:00, Sat Sun hols 12:00-16:30€2.50, free entry on Wednesdays

  5. Do

    Golfpark Spandersbosch

    While a bit less fancy than the Hilversumsche, it is still top-notch. The Boschbaan has NGF B-status and to play on it, you must make a reservation by e-mail at the caddiemaster. The Crailoobaan is 'pay and play', a reservation in advance is not required. You will play 2 times 9 holes, so 18 holes in total. The driving range is illuminated at night and has free entry.

    1 Apr-30 Sep 08:00-sunset, 1 Oct-31 Mar 09:00-sunset€22.50 daily, €15 after 17:00

  6. DoZoo

    Kinderboerderij De Hertenkamp

    Closed · opens 10 am tomorrowFree entry

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Hilversum (CC BY-SA 4.0). Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Place data from Overture Maps.