Hilverbeek

Hilverbeek is an estate in 's-Graveland comprising 55 hectares with a manor house, coach house, farm building, forested park areas, fields, and meadows. The property displays various structures and landscape types that together form a large rural complex.

The manor house was built around 1725 by Amsterdam mayor Hendrik Bicker but sustained damage from a V2 rocket in 1944. Restoration work in 1947 returned the building to its former condition.

The estate takes its name from the silver birches that once defined the landscape and still appear throughout the grounds today. Visitors can observe how these trees shape the visual character of different sections during a walk through the property.

The grounds are open to visitors with paths for exploring the various sections, from wooded areas to open fields. Comfortable clothing and suitable footwear are recommended for walking on the varied terrain.

The property contains a historic ice cellar built for storing winter ice, along with ornamental bridges scattered across the grounds. Tulip trees grow along the path to the main house, an unusual botanical feature of the site.

Location: Wijdemeren

Part of: Hilverbeek

Address: Leeuwenlaan 7

GPS coordinates: 52.23943,5.12875

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:27