Westereng
District of Bussum
Provincie Noord-Holland - Netherlands

Hilversum

Hilversum is a municipality and a town in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. Located in the region called "'t Gooi", it is the largest town in that area. It is surrounded by heathland, woods, meadows, lakes, and smaller villages. Hilversum is part of the Randstad, one of the largest conurbations in Europe.

Located at 52.23, 5.18 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Hilversum, Cities in the Netherlands, Populated places in North Holland, 1928 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic equestrian venues, Olympic modern pentathlon venues

Eurovision Song Contest 1958

The Eurovision Song Contest 1958 was the third Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 12 March 1958 in Hilversum. The convention that the winning country from a year hosted the following year's contest was introduced in this year. France's win was their first. It was the last time to date that the United Kingdom did not enter the contest. Unlike the first competition in 1956, the 1958 contest continued with the policy implemented in 1957 wherein each country was limited to one song entry.

Located at 52.2333, 5.18333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Eurovision Song Contest by year, 1958 in music

Netherlands Public Broadcasting

Netherlands Public Broadcasting, Dutch: Nederlandse Publieke Omroep (abbr. NPO), is the name used in the Netherlands to refer to the country's public-service broadcasting system as a whole; it is used, for instance, as the name of the joint web portal coordinated by the NPO on behalf of all the broadcasting associations. Public-service broadcasting in the Netherlands is provided jointly by a number of broadcasting organizations under the tutelage of NPO.

Located at 52.224, 5.171 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Publicly funded broadcasters, Dutch public broadcasting organisations, Netherlands Public Broadcasting, Dutch-language television networks, European Broadcasting Union members, Radio stations established in 1930, Companies established in 1930, Television channels and stations established in 1967, 1930 establishments in the Netherlands

Utrecht School of the Arts

The Utrecht School of the Arts is a performing arts and visual arts educational institution in Utrecht, Netherlands. The institution has 570 teachers and staff members. The HKU cooperates with the Utrecht University at many levels, and in 1987 consolidated the Utrecht Conservatory, Carillon School and the Dutch Institute for Church Music into the HKU music department.

Located at 52.2201, 5.19079 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Vocational universities in the Netherlands, Performing arts education in the Netherlands, Arts in the Netherlands, Buildings and structures in Utrecht (city), Utrecht School of the Arts

Trompenburgh

De Trompenburgh is a 17th century manor house in 's-Graveland, North Holland, Netherlands, designed by Daniel Stalpaert and built for Admiral Maarten Tromp, one of the naval heroes of the Dutch Republic. The house is almost entirely surrounded by water and was built to resemble a ship, even with decks and railings.

Located at 52.2319, 5.12306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in North Holland, Rijksmonuments in North Holland, Houses in the Netherlands, Houses completed in 1654

Ankeveen

Ankeveen is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Wijdemeren, and lies about 5 km west of Bussum. In 2001, the town of Ankeveen had 707 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.11 km², and contained 280 residences. The statistical district "Ankeveen", which covers the village and the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 1610. There are plans to establish a centre for refugees in Ankeveen.

Located at 52.2667, 5.1 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in North Holland, Former municipalities of North Holland

Nieuw-Loosdrecht

Nieuw-Loosdrecht is a town in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Wijdemeren, and lies about 4 km southwest of Hilversum. Nieuw-Loosdrecht has a population of around 9000.

Located at 52.2, 5.13333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in North Holland

Muiderberg

Muiderberg is a town in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Muiden, and lies about 6 km north of Bussum and 2 km west of Naarden. Adjacent to the Naarderbos. In 2001, the town of Muiderberg had 3095 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.61 km², and contained 1199 residences. The statistical area "Muiderberg", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 3140.

Located at 52.3333, 5.11667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in North Holland

The Golden Cage (TV series)

De Gouden Kooi (The Golden Cage) was the original concept and working title for Big Brother. In 2006, it was revived and turned into another format of reality television. The idea for De Gouden Kooi was born on 4 September 1997 during a brainstorm session at the John de Mol Produkties production house, an independent branch of Endemol. Participants were John de Mol himself, Patrick Scholtze, Bart Römer and his brother Paul Römer.

Located at 52.2394, 5.23528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Dutch reality television series

3FM

3FM is a Dutch pop/rock radio station controlled by public broadcaster NPO. Its format is a combination of contemporary hit radio, alternative and rock. It can be compared with BBC Radio 1.

Located at 52.2389, 5.16876 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in the Netherlands, Netherlands Public Broadcasting, Radio stations established in 1965

Naarderbos

Naarderbos is a recreational area in the Gooi region in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands. It is situated on the shores of the Gooimeerlake and is part of the city of Naarden. It consists partly of woodland and meadows and has a villa closed community also referred to as "Naarderwoonbos". This community consists of approx. 180 villas, which each having its own boat pier as well as a public 18 hole golf course. A beach was created and 3 urban villas were erected during 2007.

Located at 52.3089, 5.15194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
, Parks in the Netherlands, Geography of North Holland, Visitor attractions in North Holland

3VOOR12

3VOOR12 is a multimedia platform of the Netherlands Public Broadcasting VPRO for alternative pop. 3VOOR12 has 2 digital television channels, different radio channels ranging from punk, Roots and Alternative rock to metal, radioprograms on 3FM, a website and a weekly live event (Club 3VOOR12). Also 3VOOR12 is present at several festivals. 3VOOR12 has been awarded several times. Among the awards are the UPC Digital Award, the Pritchett-award, the BNN Rookie-Award and the Gouden Pixel.

Located at 52.224, 5.171 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Television channels in the Netherlands, Radio stations in the Netherlands, Television channels and stations established in 1998

Hilversum Airport

Hilversum Airport is a general aviation airport 2.2 NM south-southwest of Hilversum, a municipality and town in the Het Gooi region and the province of North Holland in the Netherlands. The airport has three grass runways, 07/25, 13/31 and 18/36 with the respective lengths of 600 m, 660 m and 700 m . An asphalt runway is planned in the near future. The majority of flights are with smaller single engine piston aircraft, either for training or recreational purposes.

Located at 52.1919, 5.14694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Airports in the Netherlands, Airports established in 1939, Airports in North Holland, Hilversum

Gooimeer

The Gooimeer (Gooi Lake) is a bordering lake in the Netherlands between the southeastern part of North Holland ('t Gooi, het Gooi) and Flevoland. There is a railroad bridge over the narrow west side of it, between Weesp and Almere Muziekwijk, with a parallel highway A6 bridge, the Hollandse Brug. The narrow eastern border of the lake is crossed by two parallel highway A27 bridges, the Stichtse Brug.

Located at 52.3228, 5.19583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Visitor attractions in North Holland, Lakes of the Netherlands, Geography of North Holland

Gooi

Het Gooi [ɦɛt ˈxoːi]or [(ə)t ˈxoːi] is the area around Hilversum in the centre of the Netherlands. It is a slightly hilly area characterised by its green landscape, its historical charm, the wealth of its inhabitants, and its villas. Het Gooi is known in the Netherlands as the home of the rich and famous.

Located at 52.2333, 5.21667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of the Netherlands, Regions of the Netherlands, Geography of North Holland

Zonnestraal (estate)

The estate Zonnestraal is a former sanatorium in Hilversum, Netherlands. The building was designed by architect Jan Duiker and is an example of the Nieuwe Bouwen. In 1995, the estate was submitted to UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites, and it is currently on the tentative list.

Located at 52.2006, 5.15389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Infrastructure completed in 1925, Cultural Sites on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, Hilversum, Buildings and structures in North Holland, Modernist architecture in the Netherlands, International style architecture, Hospitals in the Netherlands

Gemeentelijk Gymnasium Hilversum

The Gemeentelijk Gymnasium is a secondary school in Hilversum, The Netherlands. It offers a classical curriculum, including studies in Latin and Greek. It was established in 1913.

Located at 52.223, 5.164 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1913, Gymnasiums in the Netherlands

Singer Laren

Singer Laren is a museum and concert hall located in the center of Laren on the Oude Drift, the Netherlands. The museum is devoted to presenting and preserving the collection of the American artist William Henry Singer (1868–1943) and his wife Anna.

Located at 52.2594, 5.22222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in North Holland, Modern art museums, Museums established in 1956, Art museums and galleries in the Netherlands

Assassination of Pim Fortuyn

On 6 May 2002, Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn was assassinated in Hilversum, North Holland, by Volkert van der Graaf nine days before the Dutch general election of 2002 which he was widely expected to win.

Located at 52.2349, 5.17243 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2002 in the Netherlands, 2002 elections in the Netherlands, Assassinations, Deaths by firearm in the Netherlands, Murder in the Netherlands

Media Park (Hilversum)

Media Park is a large business park in the Dutch city of Hilversum. This site is home to a number of Dutch broadcasters and media companies, and is the headquarters of the national public broadcasting system NPO.

Located at 52.2367, 5.17194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hilversum, Business parks, Television studios, Buildings and structures in North Holland

Hollandse Brug

The Hollandse Brug is a bridge which crosses the Gooimeer and the IJmeer in the Netherlands. The bridge carries both the Flevolijn heavy rail railway and the A6 motorway, plus a cycleway and footway.

Located at 52.325, 5.138 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in the Netherlands, Zuiderzee Works

Auberge la Provence

Auberge Postillion de la Provence is a former restaurant located in Laren, in the Netherlands. It was a fine dining restaurant that was awarded one Michelin star in the periods 1974-1989. Head chef in the Michelin period was Han de Wijs. The restaurant was founded in the 1960s by Martin Fagel. In 1969, he sold the restaurant to Han de Wijs. In 1989, De Wijs sold the restaurant to Stage Door B.V. , who went bankrupt in 1995. In July 1995, shortly after the bankruptcy, the restaurant burnt down.

Located at 52.247, 5.2071 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Restaurants in the Netherlands, Michelin Guide starred restaurants in the Netherlands, Defunct restaurants

Spandershoeve

Spandershoeve is a restaurant located in Hilversum, in the Netherlands. It is a fine dining restaurant that was awarded one Michelin star in the period 1998-2007. On the loss of their star, they did receive a Bib Gourmand what they have retained until 2012. Spandershoeve was the first restaurant with an Indonesian styled kitchen to receive a Michelin star. Gault Millau awarded the restaurant 13 out of 20 points. Head chef of Spandershoeve is Jordie James.

Located at 52.239, 5.16129 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Restaurants in the Netherlands, Michelin Guide starred restaurants in the Netherlands

Almere Poort

Almere Poort is a district (stadsdeel) of Almere, Netherlands. It is the newest part of what is a new city itself, with the first building completed only in 2005. Although Almere is a planned city, Almere Poort was not in the original city plans, but is rather a result of revised urban planning in accordance to Almere's more recent development plans assuming much higher target population and more prominent role as a satellite urban centre to Amsterdam.

Located at 52.35, 5.15583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Almere, Populated places in Flevoland, Populated places established in the 2000s

Netherlands Fortress Museum

The Netherlands Fortress Museum (Nederlands Vestingmuseum) is located in the city of Naarden, in The Netherlands. The Museum was established in 1955 in the Turfpoort Bastion, one of the six bastions that give the walled city its distinctive star shape. (During World War II, allied bombers returning to Great Britain from bombing missions used it as a marker. ) The fortifications themselves, including the bastions, date to the period 1675-1685.

Located at 52.2933, 5.16 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Forts in the Netherlands, Rijksmonuments in North Holland, Museums in North Holland, Geography of North Holland, Military and war museums in the Netherlands