The Gooi and Vecht Region - Classic, creative and flavourful

Have a drink and a bite to eat onboard a boat overlooking the country estates and wander through Gooi Nature Reserve. Cycle past fortresses and enjoy a sunset waterfront dinner beside the Loosdrecht lakes or lunch at one of Hilversum’s culinary hotspots. There is plenty to do here on a lovely day out or a weekend getaway. Life is good and beautiful in Gooi & Vecht. 

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Gooi & Vecht - Discover the region

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Discover Gooi & Vecht

Gooi & Vecht, where beautiful nature and unique culture come together. View here which place you are going to discover.

Gooise Meren

Cycle through Fortress Stretch and visit the fortified towns of Muiden and Naarden, the Muiderslot, and Fort Island Pampus.

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Kasteel Muiderslot op een zonnige dag met op de voorgrond hoge geelkleurige grassen

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

Discover the monumental buildings of the fortified town of Weesp by taking a special cruise with the Vuurlinie to Fort Uitermeer.

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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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