Difference between revisions of "Bussum"

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Bussum is a small town south east of Amsterdam. Approximately 30,000 people live in Bussum.

[edit] Understand

[edit] Get in

Bussum is easily reached by train: Naarden-Bussum station is 21 minutes from Amsterdam Central, and 23 minutes from Utrecht via Hilversum. The centre of town is about 5-10 minutes walk from the station.

You can cycle from the centre of Amsterdam to the centre of Bussum, at an easy pace, in less than 2 hours. Most of the route has separate cycle lanes.

Bussum is easilly reached by car. The A1 passes all around the town.

[edit] Get around

Use a bike or walk. A car will do fine too.

[edit][add listing] See

The neigbourhood called "Spiegel" is beautiful. Furthermore there are some parks that are worthwhile. Have a walk on the meadows. Go to Naarden and see the fort. On of the best ways to see the country side around Bussum is by bike. A bike tour through 't Gooi is recommended.

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• Filmhuis, 't Elcker Theater. This is a cinema that shows only cultural movies.

• Spant - a large theatre that also serves as a congress centre.

• Smugglers - a club and to get in you need to be a member or you need to be introduced. You could give it a try though since it is the only place to really dance.

• See a sports game. There are plenty of sportsclubs that often have good games during the weekend.

• RockSteady, Zanderijweg 12-14, ☎ +31 35 692 50 00 (climbing), +31 35 692 50 15 (skiing), [1]. M-Tu, Th-F 4PM-10:30PM, W 1:30PM-10:30PM, Sa 11AM-6PM, Su 11AM-10:30PM. Technically in Bussum, it's actually in the forested area between that town and Hilversum. You're at the right place here for extreme sports. Wall climbing, bouldering (climbing without a rope), indoor skiing and mountain biking can all be done. It's accessible for beginners as well as experts. €15/30 mins.  edit

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• Las Brassas, Brinklaan 62. Serves decent Belgian, Dutch and French cuisine at reasonable prices.

• El verano, Herenstraat 8-10, Bussum, ph: 035 6932960. Serves a decent meal for a reasonable price.

• Archibald Schimmelpenninck, Brinklaan 25, Bussum, ph: 035 6943030 (crossing Generaal de la Reylaan and Brinklaan) A grand cafe with a really nice atmosphere

• Jan Tabak Amersfoortsestraatweg 27, 1401CV Bussum. Luxurious dinner and also a hotel.

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Most pubs are around the train station.

• Cafe de Jaargang Stationsweg 6, 1404 AN Bussum, ph: +31 (0)35 - 6933483. Near train station.

• Cafe de Peuk, Stationsweg 8 1404 AN Bussum, ph: +31 (0)35 - 6945666. Popular cafe, near the train station

• De Boemel, Herenstraat 45, 1404 HC Bussum, ph: +31 (0)35 - 6937543. Popular bar south of the centre.

• De Kraan Popular bar south of the centre.

• Inn The Mood Popular with non-youth. In the city centre.

• Murphy's Adventure Pub Generaal de la Reijlaan 49, 1404 BP Bussum, ph: '+31 (0)35 - 6921415. Irish pub
• Cafe 't Raedthuys, Landstraat 78 (Eastside of Centre, next to Townhall), ☎ +31 35 6913983, [2].  edit

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• Jan Tabak, Amersfoortsestraatweg 27, 1401CV Bussum.

• Hotel Bastion (near Station Bussum-Zuid) Struikheiweg 3, 1406 TK Bussum, ph: +31 (0)35-6920558 (fax: +31 (0)35-6920582) [3] Rooms from €78 pppn.

[edit] Get out

Routes through Bussum

Amsterdam ← Naarden ←

W  E

→ Blaricum → Enschede