Kermis op de Basis - Park Vliegbasis Soesterberg

800 m2 space for inspiration, innovation, and creative disruption at Park Vliegbasis Soesterberg
Looking for a centrally located venue in the Netherlands for meetings, company outings, workshops, team-building sessions, or other events? Come to Kermis op de Basis! This unique location is situated at Park Vliegbasis Soesterberg. At this historic airbase, you can host groups in a shelter of 800 square meters. The location is set in a beautiful nature area of the Utrechts Landschap and is just a 5-minute drive from the A28. A unique spot where heritage, technology, creativity, and nature come together.

During the Cold War, Vliegbasis Soesterberg was an American base where planes conducted daily test flights and were ready to take off 24/7 in enormous shelters. It is now a protected nature area, and one of the shelters has been transformed into an inspiring and interactive space for meetings, training sessions, or even hybrid or online events.

An interactive and artistic fair as an inspiring environment for your event
This location is based on a special concept. In the shelter, various fairground attractions from the award-winning project 'De Koude Kermis' by the media art collective DROPSTUFF MEDIA are displayed. In this project, the different fairground attractions are always connected to the stories of tomorrow, the imagination of creative processes, and the wonder of new technological possibilities. It provides the perfect starting point for dissecting problems and opportunities and developing new ideas. In this completely unique 'new media playground', your guests can experience the possibilities of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, or artificial intelligence. The location thus forms the perfect starting point and context for collaborative innovation or transformation processes.

Meeting and presenting in the shelter
The shelter is equipped with a large central transparent 'dome' tent and smaller spaces for break-out sessions. We love to brainstorm with you about the purpose of your day and the possibilities for speakers, moderators, workshop formats, and technical options. With the audio-visual installations, lighting, tables, chairs, and flipcharts, you know you have a perfect base for your meeting. For catering, we offer a quality selection of coffee/tea, snacks and drinks, lunch, brunch, drinks reception, and dinner options. We are happy to provide a tailored offer in collaboration with our caterer.

Time for a break... into nature!
At this location, you can take your break in the perfect way. The shelter is situated right in a nature area. We offer special walking and cycling tours through the surroundings of the airbase, potentially guided by a guide from the Utrechts Landschap. Highly appreciated by guests who have already visited Kermis op de Basis!

Central in the country, for small and large groups
Park Vliegbasis Soesterberg is centrally located along the A28 between Utrecht and Amersfoort and is accessible by both car and public transport. There is free parking at the base, and buses run from Den Dolder station. OV bikes are available at Den Dolder (1.8 km) and Bilthoven (3.5 km) stations. We can also offer rental bikes.

As standard, Shelter 610 is set up for groups of up to about 150 guests. Larger groups are possible upon request. In collaboration with the Utrechts Landschap, a second shelter can be used, which is typically set up as a large plenary hall with a combined capacity of about 450 guests. The outdoor space directly in front of the shelter can also be used, a beautiful setting for a BBQ or your company drinks.

Would you like more information or a tailored offer?

We would love to show you around and discuss your wishes. Fresh coffee or cappuccino is ready for you!