The Gooi and Vecht region - Where life is good and beautiful
Have a drink in a comfortable riverboat lounge overlooking the country estates and wander through Gooi Nature Reserve. Cycle past fortresses, enjoy a sunset dinner beside the Loosdrecht lakes and lunch at one of Hilversum’s culinary hotspots. There are plenty of great things to see and do on a lovely day trip or weekend getaway. Life is good and beautiful in the Dutch Gooi & Vecht region. Come and experience it for yourself!
Experience Gooi & Vecht - Memorable activities in a green setting steeped in history
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Unique fortresses and history
Unique fortresses and history
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Outdoor living and impressive natural beauty
Outdoor living and impressive natural beauty
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Fun on and along the water
Fun on and along the water
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Exceptional culture and architecture
Exceptional culture and architecture
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A world of sound and vision
A world of sound and vision
Not to be missed activities - View the events calendar
Must-see museums - 4 x recommended
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Dutch Fortress Museum
Dutch Fortress Museum
Wander through the dark casemates, hear the wind howl through the listening holes and walk on the green ramparts.
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Country estate Doornburgh
Country estate Doornburgh
Where once the nuns used to live, you can now enjoy innovative exhibitions and a cup of coffee in the beautiful courtyard.
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Singer Laren
Singer Laren
Discover a world-class museum collection with icons such as Mauve, Van Dongen, and Rodin. Stroll through the beautiful museum garden.
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Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot
Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot
The perfectly preserved Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot is surrounded by water and beautiful castle gardens. Climb the medieval towers and experience 700 years of history.
Discover Gooi en Vechtstreek
Gooi & Vecht, where beautiful nature and unique culture come together. Click on the place you want to discover.
Huizen
If you can imagine a historic Zuiderzee town steeped in the past, then imagine yourself in the old village of Huizen and the Nautical Quarter.
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Weesp
With 200 listed buildings and old facades and cosy squares appearing around every corner, it is for good reason that Weesp is nicknamed ‘Little Amsterdam’.
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Gooise Meren
Explore the Fortress Stretch, and visit fortified towns Muiden en Naarden, Muiderslot Castle and Fortress Island Pampus
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Blaricum
Wander through the magical heathlands of Gooi Nature Reserve and admire the diverse, beautiful environment of Blaricum.
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Laren
Visit the exclusive shops in the artists’ village of Laren and be inspired at the Singer Laren Museum.
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Hilversum
Experience Hilversum, the Netherlands’ media city. Marvel at the architectural splendour of the Dutch Institute for Sound and Vision and the Dudok town hall.
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Wijdemeren
Hire a boat and explore the vast Loosdrecht lakes or the imposing 's-Graveland country estates maintained by the Dutch Society for Nature Conservation.
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Stichtse Vecht
Glide along the river Vecht in a sloop and admire the country estates of Stichtse Vecht in style.
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