Gemeente Bussum

The History of Bussum Bussum was first mentioned in records back in 1306. Old maps show an immense heathland, with a scattering of smallholdings, sheep pens and woodland scenery. Bussum, situated at a very short distance from the fortified town of Naarden, was placed under the latter's rule by its citizenry in 1369. After centuries of oppression, four hundred Bussum citizens managed to break free from the town, and Bussum achieved its independence in 1817. Social Aspects As over people live in a very small area, Bussum has come to display every aspect of urbanization: a diversity of people, buildings, services and economic activity. An important aspect when choosing Bussum as a place of residence is the availability of railway- and busstations, making it readily accessible,which is very much a trump card to play, considering the congested road system in this particular area. Cultural Aspects Bussum has a very rich cultural heritage: it is a writers' village (Nescio came walking in from Amsterdam), a musical village (clubs which have been in existence for over a hundred years), an architectural village (houses by De Bazel, Berlage and a church by Cuypers), a theatrical village, a television village ( the home-town of Dutch television). Read more: