Inclusive Hilversum
Meet Hilversum's queer community
Hilversum celebrates diversity in its own way. You won't find a Canal Parade here, but you will find welcoming queer-friendly hotspots, colourful events, lively parties and local initiatives that bring people together. Whether you're visiting for the day or call Hilversum home, you're always welcome. Discover the city's best queer hotspots, join the celebrations during Gooise Pride Month and explore everything Hilversum has to offer the LGBTQIA+ community.
Discover queer Hilversum
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24 hours of Queer-friendly Hilversum
24 hours of Queer-friendly Hilversum
Celebrate diversity in Hilversum. Kick off your day with a great cup of coffee and a slice of rainbow cake, discover welcoming hotspots and end the evening with a vibrant nightlife scene.
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October = Gooise Pride Month
October = Gooise Pride Month
Every October, Hilversum and the Gooi region come alive during Gooise Pride Month. Expect a vibrant programme of Pride events, the colourful Pride Walk, inspiring talks, moving films and plenty of opportunities to connect. Join the celebrations, wear your brightest colours and discover where Pride comes to life in the Gooi.
Upcoming Pride events
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Board Game Night with Gooise Pride
Board Game Night with Gooise Pride
MiscellaneousSaturday 8 August
Bookstore Libris Voorhoeve
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Gooise Pride
Gooise Pride (f.k.a. Gooi & Vecht Inclusief) champions visibility, inclusion and connection throughout the year. Every October, these efforts come together in Gooise Pride Month, a vibrant celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community across the Gooi region.
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Settle in!
Great food is always on the menu in Hilversum. From lively food halls and restaurants surrounded by nature to cosy city-centre bars, there's something for every taste. Sample local Gooisch beer or craft cocktails and round off your evening with a theatre performance, live music or a film.
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Museums & venues
Immerse yourself in the world of media at Sound & Vision, admire inspiring exhibitions at Fotomuseum Hilversum, and experience the internationally acclaimed Metropole Orchestra. Round off your day with a live concert at De Vorstin or a film at Vue Cinema or Filmtheater Hilversum.
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Shop till you drop
Shopping in Hilversum has something for everyone. From international brands in the city centre to charming boutiques and delicatessens on the Gijsbrecht, there's plenty to discover. Browse the weekly market or enjoy all-weather shopping in the city's covered shopping centres.
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Unrivaled nature
Escape into nature in Hilversum. Walk across the heathlands, go birdwatching at Laarder Wasmeer, or explore the lakes by paddleboard. For a dose of adrenaline, zipline through the forest, or unwind in one of the city's beautiful parks and gardens.