Hilversum is a municipality in North Holland. It is a small city, with a population of just over 90,000 people. It is quite a hill-covered area that has easy access to woods, forests, lakes, and large green areas. Starting in the early 20th century, the name Hilversum has been connected with Dutch broadcasting.
The industry has grown from its simple beginnings to the collection of broadcasting and multi-media organizations that are based there today. The Hilvertshof shopping center, along with the Kerkstraat, is the best place to find the large multinational and national stores that you would expect to find in any large Dutch town.
The Hilvertshof is covered and so is a good place to go when the weather is bad. The Gooische Brink is the best for more upmarket clothes shopping, as it has a lot of independent and more expensive clothing stores.
Hilversum is a great place for a holiday if you are looking for something a little quieter than the bright lights of the larger cities. Not only does it have a great history and entertainment, but it is also surrounded by many areas of forest and heathland and has some great walking as well.