Hilversum is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the central part of the country. It lies about 30 km (19 miles) southeast of Amsterdam, with Utrecht to the south and Amersfoort to the east.
Location Map of Hilversum, Netherlands
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Where is Hilversum Located?
Hilversum is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the central part of the country. It lies about 30 km (19 miles) southeast of Amsterdam, with Utrecht to the south and Amersfoort to the east.
The city covers an area of approximately 46.19 sq km (17.83 sq mi) and has a population of around 93,000 people based on recent estimates.
Hilversum is known for its media and broadcasting industry, with key attractions including Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision, Hilversum Media Park, Dudok Town Hall, Goois Nature Reserve, Hoorneboegse Heide, and the surrounding forests.
Hilversum, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Hilversum |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Region | Central Netherlands (Randstad area) |
| Established | Medieval origins |
| Population | ~93,000 |
| Total Area | 46.19 sq km (17.83 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~2,000 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.2292掳 N, 5.1667掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 1200鈥�1223 |
| Area Code | +31 35 |
| Major Waterways | Canals and small lakes |
| Transportation | Major rail hub; Hilversum railway station connects to Amsterdam and Utrecht |
| Famous For | Dutch media center, broadcasting industry |
| Top Attractions | Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision, Hilversum Media Park, Goois Natuurreservaat |
| Official Website |
Distance from Hilversum to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Hilversum to Amsterdam 鈥� 35 km (22 miles)
- Hilversum to Utrecht 鈥� 20 km (12 miles)
- Hilversum to Haarlem 鈥� 45 km (28 miles)
- Hilversum to The Hague 鈥� 70 km (43 miles)
- Hilversum to Rotterdam 鈥� 75 km (47 miles)
- Hilversum to Leiden 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Hilversum to Delft 鈥� 70 km (43 miles)
- Hilversum to Eindhoven 鈥� 105 km (65 miles)
- Hilversum to Tilburg 鈥� 100 km (62 miles)
- Hilversum to Breda 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Hilversum to Groningen 鈥� 180 km (112 miles)
- Hilversum to Zwolle 鈥� 90 km (56 miles)
- Hilversum to Arnhem 鈥� 80 km (50 miles)
- Hilversum to Nijmegen 鈥� 90 km (56 miles)
- Hilversum to Maastricht 鈥� 180 km (112 miles)
- Hilversum to Almere 鈥� 30 km (19 miles)
- Hilversum to Amersfoort 鈥� 25 km (16 miles)
- Hilversum to Apeldoorn 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Hilversum to Enschede 鈥� 130 km (81 miles)
- Hilversum to Dordrecht 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)