Buying a home in Vierhoven, Naarden.
Vierhoven sits in the quieter corner of Naarden, where you'll find mostly mid-range single-family homes and a few larger villas tucked among the tree-lined streets. Your neighbours tend to be established families and professionals who value the calm proximity to nature—the Gooi woodland is genuinely close. You're about 25 minutes by train to Amsterdam Central, and the local schools have solid reputations. The waterfront and sailing culture of Naarden proper are a short cycle away if you want them, but Vierhoven itself feels removed from the bustle.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Vierhoven
Pros:
- Station Naarden-Bussum is 15 minutes' walk away; direct trains to Amsterdam Centraal (25 min) and Utrecht Centraal (35 min)
- Mostly detached and semi-detached houses with gardens; few apartment blocks
- Surrounded by the Naardermeer nature reserve; walking and cycling routes start at your doorstep
- Quiet residential area without through-traffic; children can cycle safely to school
Cons:
- Limited local amenities; Albert Heijn supermarket is a 12-minute walk or bike ride away
- School options are sparse; nearest primary schools require transport or a longer commute
- No nightlife or restaurants within the neighborhood itself; you'll need to travel to Bussum or Amsterdam
- Winter cycling to the station can be grim when the polder floods or ices over
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Gooise Meren
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 45.82
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 835
- Residential burglary
- 55
- Theft
- 112
- Violence and threats
- 41
- Vandalism and public order
- 78
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026
What does Vierhoven offer?
Naarden is where you'll find solid, well-maintained family homes on quiet tree-lined streets—many dating from the 19th and early 20th centuries, mixed with newer builds. Your neighbors are typically professionals commuting to Amsterdam or working locally; schools and a good supermarket are walkable. The star attraction is the fortress town itself: a perfectly preserved double ring of ramparts and moats that you can actually walk on, giving the whole place an unusual sense of space and protection. Amsterdam is 20 minutes away by train, but Naarden feels genuinely separate.
Buying agent in Vierhoven
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Housing market Vierhoven
In Naarden, the real estate market shows notable trends. Last quarter, 83 homes sold, compared to 58 this quarter. The average transaction price went from 870,000 euros to 867,000 euros. The average transaction price per square meter shifted from 6,270 euros to 6,510 euros. The average list price rose from 820,000 euros to 835,000 euros. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is 5% higher than last year, reflecting a growing interest in the area. Overall, Naarden remains an attractive market for buyers and investors alike.
Updated: April 2026
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