Aerial view of the monumental Bitter en Zoet hospital complex in Veenhuizen

Events

Activities & events

Explore the history of Veenhuizen and join us at Bitter en Zoet afterwards. Discover our special walks with a culinary finish.

Coming up at Bitter en Zoet

Veenhuizen

Bock-walk 2026

Discover the history of Veenhuizen and enjoy the taste of a Maallust Bock beer. The 1.5-hour walk takes you to the most special spots in Veenhuizen. This year Veenhuizen celebrates its 5th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage site – a special moment to discover the village. On your return, a delicious stew awaits you, prepared with bock beer, of course.

You will be welcomed with hot chocolate. Well-known Veenhuizen guide Peter Bos leads the walk.

Start: 15:30Maximum 20 people

Bitter en Zoet · Hospitaallaan 16, Veenhuizen

€39.95 per person

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Bitter en Zoet · Veenhuizen

WeldadigeWinterWandeling

A special winter walk followed by a dedicated 3-course dinner. Enjoy classic dishes from the Colony of Benevolence.

The walk is led by our guide Peter Bos and the dinner is prepared by our chef Peter. Dinner is included in the price. There is space for a maximum of 20 people.

Start: 16:30Maximum 20 people

Bitter en Zoet · Hospitaallaan 16, Veenhuizen

€57.50 per person

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Bitter en Zoet · Veenhuizen

WeldadigeWinterWandeling

A special winter walk followed by a dedicated 3-course dinner. Enjoy classic dishes from the Colony of Benevolence.

The walk is led by our guide Peter Bos and the dinner is prepared by our chef Peter. Dinner is included in the price. There is space for a maximum of 20 people.

Start: 16:30Maximum 20 people

Bitter en Zoet · Hospitaallaan 16, Veenhuizen

€57.50 per person

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Why Bitter en Zoet

Sleep in a monument that shaped Dutch history

Our hotel and restaurant occupy the monumental hospital of Veenhuizen - a place that wrote a century of the Dutch story. You sleep among the original walls, corridors and windows of that story, with every comfort of today.

Living history

A national monument in the unique colony village of Veenhuizen, UNESCO World Heritage.

Food with a story

Kitchen led by Chef Peter and Sous-Chef Jos: local, organic and full of character.

Space and quiet

Green avenues, forests and silence - right outside the monument's door.