Edible Plant Market at Bitter en Zoet in Veenhuizen

Events

Edible Plant Market

On Sunday, May 17, 2026, we celebrate a festive anniversary in Veenhuizen! For the tenth time, the nearby Tuinen van Weldadigheid will be the setting for the Edible Plant Market. From 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, you can wander through the orchard and along the Dijk, browsing stalls full of organic plants, seeds, gardening supplies, and local delicacies. With live music, workshops, and guided tours, this is the perfect place to celebrate spring.

Bitter & Zoet: Your resting point and parking haven

Whether you come for green inspiration at the market or for the music in the village, Bitter & Zoet is your ideal base for the day:

Carefree Parking: Are you visiting the market AND want to explore the rest of our special village? You can park for free in the parking lot on the Hospitaallaan, directly opposite our hotel-restaurant. From here, you can leisurely walk through the historic lanes to the market.

Lunch among the blossoms: Combine your visit to the market with a delicious lunch in our restaurant or on the terrace. In line with the 'edible market', we serve dishes full of fresh, organic, and local ingredients.

A green weekend getaway: Make it an inspiring weekend! Stay overnight in our former health cluster and take the time to explore not only the plant market but also the Prison Museum or the extensive nature around Veenhuizen.

Market entrance: € 5,- (including guided tours and workshops).

Location: Within walking distance of Bitter & Zoet.

Come and enjoy all that grows and flourishes in our Colony. We look forward to seeing you for a cup of coffee or an extensive lunch before or after your visit to the market!

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.

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