Place to visit
De Zuid, Netherlands: what it is and when to go
De Zuid is a nature area in Hilversum, the Netherlands (Utrecht). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Nature area in Hilversum, the Netherlands · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Netherlands
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- AMS Amsterdam, 32 km as the crow flies
- Website
- gnr.nl
- Run by
- Stichting Goois Natuurreservaat
- Coordinates
- 52.1879, 5.1915
What it is and where
De Zuid is a nature area in Hilversum, the Netherlands (Utrecht). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Utrecht, where this site lists 233 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 52.1879, 5.1915; the nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, Amsterdam), 32 km as the crow flies. How to get around Netherlands (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Stichting Goois Natuurreservaat
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Netherlands. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit De Zuid is April to September.
- JanPossible7:59
- FebPossible9:38
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:39
- MayBest time15:28
- JunBest time16:30
- JulBest time16:04
- AugBest time14:27
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:19
- NovPossible8:27
- DecPossible7:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to September | October to March |
| Wildlife | April to September | October to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: De Zuid has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Netherlands in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Netherlands
To enter Netherlands there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Netherlands checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 0900-8844 police (non-emergency).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- LaapersbosNature area in Hilversum, the Netherlands825 m
- TrekvogelpadLong-distance trail in the Netherlands978 m
- Maartensdijkse bosProtected area1.0 km
- DassenveldNature area in Hilversum, the Netherlands1.1 km
- SmithuyserbosProtected area1.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Netherlands guide.
More in Netherlands: Nature
- Keukenhof: flower garden in Lisse, Netherlands
- Vaalserberg: mountain at the border of Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands
- Dollart: bay in the Wadden Sea between Netherlands and Germany
- Wouda pumping station: steam-powered pumping station and museum in Lemmer, the Netherlands
- De Hoge Veluwe National Park: national park in the Netherlands
- Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park: German national park in Lower Saxony
Every Netherlands place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is De Zuid?
It is a nature area in Hilversum, the Netherlands. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit De Zuid?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30.
How do you get to De Zuid?
The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 32 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Netherlands is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Netherlands map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Laapersbos, Trekvogelpad, Maartensdijkse bos. The rest is in the Netherlands guide.
Keep reading
- Utrecht233 places to see in and around Utrecht, Netherlands: Rietveld Schröder House, St. Martin's Cathedral, Utrecht, Soestdijk Palace. Best time: April to September.
- Nature1498 places for nature in Netherlands, from Keukenhof to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- NetherlandsBefore travelling to Netherlands: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about De Zuid on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.