Forteiland IJmuiden

Forteiland IJmuiden is a highly versatile venue, perfect for hosting a wide range of events, including team-building activities, courses, meetings, or corporate celebrations.

Set your course for Forteiland IJmuiden: an island steeped in history, part of the Stelling van Amsterdam and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The fortifications were constructed around 1885 to defend Amsterdam, and today, it serves as the backdrop for various events such as team-building retreats, corporate dinners, festivals, training days, and tailored programs where you can create your own history.

Historical, yet fully equipped. Naturally, even the location has been strategically chosen: Forteiland IJmuiden is just a short half-hour drive from Amsterdam, making it an ideal base for your event. They knew this back in the day.

With three stories, seventy-two rooms, and an underground network of tunnels spanning five hundred and eighty-five meters, this fort is the largest within the Stelling van Amsterdam. Complete with a dome hall, bunkers, and historical murals, you'll take a captivating journey through time. Notable features include a pre-World War II-era hospital and a weapons and ammunition museum. From archery to boat trips, you have four hectares of outdoor space for activities. Inside, there's room for 10 to 600 people, and thanks to the numerous chambers, the fort is perfect for group brainstorming sessions, followed by gatherings for drinks or dinners in the dome hall. All rooms are equipped with projectors, internet access, flip charts, espresso machines, and refrigerators.

Make an appointment and come visit Forteiland to experience it for yourself.