Aerial view of the monumental landscape around Veenhuizen

Podcast

Bittere historie

Gertjan and Suzan set off on an adventure through the rich history of Veenhuizen. From 1 December they bring the unique stories of this special village to life.

The story

The history of Veenhuizen, told from inside the monument

Veenhuizen is no ordinary village. It is a place where history is still tangible in the tall tree-lined avenues, imposing buildings and stories of the people who lived and worked here.

In the podcast Bittere historie, Gertjan and Suzan take you on a journey through this rich past. They dive into the story of the Colony of Benevolence, the time when Veenhuizen was a closed village, and the remarkable monuments that still stand today.

Together with guests, experts and their own experiences, they bring the unique stories of Veenhuizen to life. Not as a dry history lesson, but as an adventurous voyage of discovery full of surprising anecdotes.

Gertjan & Suzan - Owners, family business Bitter & Zoet
We do not want to keep the stories of Veenhuizen within these monumental walls, but share them with everyone curious about this special village.

Gertjan & Suzan - Owners, family business Bitter & Zoet

Hosts

Gertjan & Suzan

As owners of Bitter en Zoet, they live and work in the middle of this monumental heritage. Their love for Veenhuizen, the monument and the stories of the Colony makes them the ideal guides for this podcast.

Gertjan & Suzan

Gertjan & Suzan - Owners, family business Bitter & Zoet

From 1 December

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The first episodes of Bittere historie will be released from 1 December on all major podcast platforms. Would you like a notification as soon as the podcast goes live? Send us a message.

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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.

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