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Bussum is the heart of ’t Gooi. On a cycle ride or walk in and around Bussum, you’ll pass through leafy, historic residential areas and across the Bussummerheide. Within cycling distance of Bussum lie the fortified towns of Naarden and Muiden, which form part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘Dutch Waterlines’.
Culture & Heritage
Tucked away in a residential area lies the historic Fort Werk IV, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘Dutch Waterlines’. The fort is used as an events venue, but you can often wander around freely. Next to it is the Spant Theatre, where national and international acts perform. The charming Filmtheater also offers a great selection for a cultural evening out.
Shopping
Shop in one of the boutiques on Nassaustraat, Brinklaan, Julianaplein and Spiegelstraat, amongst others. In Bussum, you’ll find a few shops from well-known chains, but the local character still really dominates the high street here. Grab a spot on a terrace in the charming Kapelstraat or pick up some new homeware on Huizerweg.
Radio & Television
Bussum was once home to the Netherlands’ first television studio, Studio Irene. Nowadays, Hilversum is the media hub of the Netherlands, but traces of Bussum’s radio and television past can still be found here. Take the ‘Van Kooten en de Bie’ route, for example, which uses historical footage to guide you past locations that once featured in the legendary series Van Kooten en de Bie.
Step into your canoe and explore the fortified city of Naarden from the water. You will paddle along the moats, past Fort Ronduit, and afterwards it is also possible to explore the Zanderijvaart.
From the fortified town of Naarden via the tranquil Naardermeer and the Hilversumse Meent to Nederhorst den Berg — 16.7 km past UNESCO heritage and rare nature.
An adventurous 22 km canoe route through 't Kalf in Zaanstad, where you enjoy forts, windmills, and the green surroundings.
This route takes you past seven forts in Gooi & Vecht that are all part of the UNESCO World Heritage Dutch Waterlines.
Discover Eemland and 't Gooi by bike and bike boat. Start in Huizen and walk, cycle, and relax on board. You can board and disembark at one of the boarding points of your choice. If you are traveling with a bicycle, we will place it on the lower deck and return it to you at your disembarkation point. Huizen
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Bussum is the place where stately avenues and vast heathland come together in a harmonious interplay with the seasons. Here, the weather acts as a subtle director, constantly casting the greenery of the villa parks and the purple expanses of the Bussumerheide in a different light. Whether the sun is playing through the canopy of the ancient beech trees or a gentle mist hangs over the fens: Bussum is elegant, spacious and always atmospheric.