Fort de Batterijen

In the green heart of Utrecht lies Fort de Batterijen, a special event location in a historic place. The rugged surroundings combined with the characteristic buildings create a mysterious atmosphere. 

Warm welcome to Fort de Batterijen!
Fort de Batterijen is an inspiring and relaxing location close to Utrecht. The monumental fort from 

1871 – 1873 
 has been developed over the past few years from a wild fort area into a unique event location. The fort is the perfect venue for events, brainstorming sessions, meetings, conferences, and dinners. Due to its unique characteristics, the fort area is a charming location for any group size. The total occupancy of Fort de Batterijen consists of five objects, including the Watch House, the monumental Artillery Shed, and three bunkers spread across the fort area. The more than two hectares of land associated with the fort offer extensive possibilities for outdoor events. For example, it is possible to set up tents or temporary structures and organize outdoor activities. 

The Watch House
What was once the sleeping quarters and waiting area for the troops is now a special space for meetings and events. The Watch House consists of a combination of five vaults, three of which can be used for gatherings. The spaces are fresh, industrial, and modernly furnished with natural elements. Thanks to the large facade windows, the spaces appear light and airy, and during a meeting, you can look out at the greenery of the fort area and the babbling water of the fort ditch. This setting combined with the natural and contemporary decor of the building makes the vaults very suitable spaces for inspiring gatherings with smaller groups. 

The Artillery Shed
The Artillery Shed is a characteristic shed of over 250 m² and offers a beautiful view of the green surroundings. The ground floor, with atmospheric wooden beams and steel accents, consists of a large characteristic space for plenary meetings of up to 200 guests. The second floor of the Artillery Shed has two subspaces, making it extremely suitable for meetings, workshops, and brainstorming sessions.

Unique outdoor location
During the summer months, it is also possible to hold meetings, brainstorming sessions, or dinners outside in the fresh air. Stylish stretch tents have been set up on the nature-rich fort grounds, providing a unique setting for business events. Of course, audiovisual equipment and catering can also be arranged here, and various layouts are possible. With chirping birds in the background, guests can enjoy your program in this inspiring environment.

Drinks at the Bunker Bar
Finished with the content program and time to relax? In front of the impressive red doors of the Ammunition Storage is the rugged Bunker Bar. Enjoy a cold drink under the sand-colored stretch tent or comfortably sit on the terrace in the sun. While you enjoy the view over the fort area, the barbecue will be lit for a delicious end to the day.

Our story
Fort de Batterijen is part of the Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie. The defense line served from 1871 until about 1940 and was established as an outpost of Fort Jutphaas. After the fort area was closed off for 100 years, Fort de Batterijen has been revived since early 2017 as an inspiring location for the business market. With attention to nature and history, this raw area has been developed into a charming event location.

Perfect location
Fort de Batterijen is located in the heart of the Netherlands, beautifully situated along the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal and nestled in greenery. The location is in the green heart of Utrecht and is easily accessible from all parts of the Netherlands. Your guests can use the ample parking available around the site.

Come recharge!
Interested in Fort de Batterijen as a location for your event? Feel free to contact us for more information or a personal conversation on location. The Batterijen is not tied to fixed concepts; every request is different, and our team happily develops a tailored proposal.