Guide Peter speaking during the exclusive Colony Tour in Veenhuizen

Exclusive Colony Tour

Two Colonies, one day of remarkable stories

Join guide Peter on an exclusive journey through Frederiksoord and Veenhuizen. Head chef Peter and owner Gertjan of Bitter en Zoet take care of your exclusive lunch and the historic four-course dinner at the Chef's Table.

A remarkable day

Behind doors that normally remain closed

You depart from Veenhuizen. We provide transport to Frederiksoord, where you visit Museum De Proefkolonie and discover the extraordinary history of the Colonies of Benevolence.

After lunch at an exclusive location, you receive a guided tour of Frederiksoord. You then return to Veenhuizen, where doors normally closed to visitors will open especially for you.

Guide Peter accompanies you throughout the day and personally brings the stories of both Colonies to life. Head chef Peter of Bitter en Zoet and owner Gertjan take care of your exclusive lunch and the dinner at the Chef's Table.

Guide Peter speaking during the exclusive Colony Tour in Veenhuizen

The programme

From the Proefkolonie to the Chef's Table

01

Departure from Veenhuizen

Welcome and departure together; transport between Veenhuizen and Frederiksoord is provided.

02

Frederiksoord

Visit Museum De Proefkolonie, enjoy an exclusive lunch and a personal guided tour.

03

Hidden Veenhuizen

Discover special places and stories behind doors opened exclusively for you.

04

Chef's Table

End the day with a historic four-course dinner presented by head chef Peter and Gertjan.

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

Included

Fully arranged for a maximum of four guests

  • Admission to Museum De Proefkolonie
  • Exclusive guidance by guide Peter
  • Lunch at a special location, hosted by head chef Peter and Gertjan
  • Drinks during lunch and throughout the day
  • Transport between Veenhuizen and Frederiksoord
  • Exclusive guided tours in Frederiksoord and Veenhuizen
  • Historic four-course Chef's Table dinner

€ 175 per person

Maximum 4 guests · drinks during dinner are not included

Reserve your exclusive Colony Tour

The tour takes place on Saturday 14 November and Sunday 15 November. With such a small group, every tour is personal and exclusive.

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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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