Getting married at UNESCO World Heritage
Veenhuizen is not just any village. It is a place where more than a century of history can be felt in every alley, every building and every square. Bitter en Zoet is located in the former health complex from 1893, a site with a story you can feel all around you. Getting married here means getting married inside a monument, surrounded by the silence and space of the Drenthe landscape.
The historic courtyard as the heart of your wedding
Our green courtyard is the perfect place for an intimate ceremony, a atmospheric reception or a long dinner under the stars. The old walls, the monumental character and the quiet greenery form a backdrop that does not need to sell itself. Whether you choose an outdoor wedding in summer or a cosy winter wedding by candlelight: the courtyard gives every setting an intimate, timeless atmosphere.
The whole hotel exclusively for you and your guests
Want to make it truly special? Hire the entire hotel. Your guests can stay in our characteristic rooms and apartments, always including our extensive breakfast buffet. That way your wedding becomes not just a day, but a whole weekend of togetherness, relaxation and memories.
Always bespoke, never a standard package
No wedding is the same. That is why we always work from your wishes. From an informal walking dinner to an elaborate multi-course menu, from a cosy drinks reception to a festive evening with a DJ or live music: we think along with you and together with our kitchen, led by head chef Peter and sous chef Jos, we create a programme that suits you as a couple.
Plan a no-obligation introductory meeting
Curious? Email us at info@bitterenzoet.nl and we would love to invite you for an introductory meeting. We will discuss the possibilities, your wishes and the options for your wedding in Veenhuizen without any obligation. Together we will make your day an unforgettable moment.
Why get married at Bitter en Zoet in Veenhuizen?
You celebrate a wedding in a place that matches the story. Bitter en Zoet is located in the former health complex of the Colony of Benevolence from 1893, in the middle of UNESCO World Heritage Veenhuizen. That makes your day not only special, but also meaningful: getting married in a monument that is part of Dutch history.
The historic courtyard forms the green heart of your wedding. Old walls, monumental details and quiet planting create an intimate atmosphere for ceremony, reception or dinner. In summer it is an oasis of green, in winter a cosy place by candlelight.
Hire the whole hotel exclusively
Want to experience the weekend with family and friends? Then hire the entire hotel. Your guests stay in characteristic rooms or apartments, always including our extensive breakfast buffet. That way your wedding becomes a mini-holiday full of togetherness, without taxi hassle or accommodation worries.
The combination of hotel, restaurant and monumental halls makes Bitter en Zoet unique in Drenthe. Everything is within walking distance, nothing needs to come from outside and the atmosphere remains consistent from start to finish.
- Entire hotel available for private hire
- Rooms and apartments for guests
- Always including extensive breakfast buffet
- Restaurant and halls in the same monument
Bespoke weddings
No standard packages, just attention to what matters to you. Our kitchen, led by head chef Peter and sous chef Jos, will work with you to create a menu that suits the season, your taste and the atmosphere of the day. From walking dinner to multi-course menu, from informal drinks to festive dinner.
Email us at info@bitterenzoet.nl for a no-obligation introductory meeting. We will discuss your wishes, the possibilities and make a first plan together for your wedding in Veenhuizen.