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

Packages

Everything arranged, all you have to do is arrive

Combine a stay with dinner, culture and the landscape of the Colony of Benevolence. We set it all up for you.

Offers

Popular choices

Taste the Colony

2 days · from 2 people

One night, breakfast buffet and a 3-course dinner in our restaurant.

Historic weekend

3 days · guide included

Two nights, breakfast and a walk through Veenhuizen with guide Peter.

Museum & Maallust

2 days · culture and beer

A night's stay with entry to the National Prison Museum and a tasting at Maallust Brewery.

Midweek in the quiet

4 days · Tuesday to Friday

Stay longer in an apartment, with daily breakfast and one dinner.

Business stays

Meetings in the hospital

A historic meeting room, lunch and overnight stay for your team.

Gift voucher

Always a good idea

Give a stay or dinner as a gift, to spend on everything we have to offer.

Which package suits your stay?

For a weekend break in Drenthe the 2 night special is the obvious choice: two nights, two breakfasts and dinner in the monument. With more time, the 3 night special lets you explore the World Heritage site at your own pace.

Cyclists book World Heritage by bike, while groups and teams tend to choose the inspiration trip through the Colonies of Benevolence. Every package can be booked in a Comfort room, Deluxe room or apartment, and breakfast is always included.

  • All packages include the extensive breakfast buffet
  • Dinner by chef Peter and sous chef Jos
  • Free choice of every room type
  • Free parking with charging points
Gertjan & Suzan - Owners, family business Bitter & Zoet
We want you to experience this special heritage right in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage.

Gertjan & Suzan - Owners, family business Bitter & Zoet

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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