Hilversum is the largest and the most beautiful town in Netherlands, and is famous for its Hilversum Day trips. The town is surrounded by woods, meadows, lakes and smaller villages, adding to its beauty and charm. The city is also known as the media city, as it is the primary center for radio and television broadcasting. There are several places of interest in and around the city. Given below are some of the Hilversum Day trips.

Maarssen

Situated just 26 minutes away from Hilversum Maarssen is a small city that can be explored in a day. However, do ensure that you plan your trips in detail. On your trip to Maarssen, make a point to visit the Kasteel de Haar. There are several parks and garden in the castle where you can relax after your guided tour. There are several activities organized for tourists all year long. You can also visit the Elf Fantasy Fair and relive your childhood days.

Amsterdam

Situated 16 miles away from Hilversum, Amsterdam is the most popular day trip location from Hilversum. There are several places that you can visit in Amsterdam. If you are an art lover, make sure that you visit the Van Gogh Museum, which houses more than 200 paintings and 500 sketches by the great artist. It also has a huge collection of letters by Van Gogh, and selected works of his contemporaries and friends on display. This is something that you cannot afford to miss if you are an art lover. You can spend the whole day in the museum studying his paintings and sketches.