Kompaszaal

Kompaszaal, known as KZ, rents out a 500 m2 ballroom and a 180 m2 lobby in Amsterdam East for meetings, team days, presentations, networking events, evening receptions, company parties and weddings. It sits in the former passenger terminal of the Royal Dutch Steamship Company on KNSM Island and also runs its own program of jazz, swing and dance nights.

Seminars and company events The business page lists meetings, team-building days, presentations, networking events, evening receptions and annual company parties. A half or full day comes with coffee, tea, soft drinks and banana bread, plus a homemade lunch with vegan options. The hall has Wi-Fi, a professional sound system, wireless microphones, a projector, a screen and flip charts. Chairs and tables can be rearranged, so the plenary section can be set up to match the program. After the session, the bar and terrace are available for closing drinks and snacks. A separate page covers heidag formats for a full day away from the office.

Weddings and receptions The ballroom is offered for dinners, birthdays, anniversaries and weddings. It has a large bar, a lounge area and a dining corner, each with its own atmosphere. The team also hosts farewell gatherings and cultural events such as concerts, lectures, workshops and exhibitions, and applies a special cultural rate for artists and non-profit organizations.

Rooms and capacities The ballroom measures 500 m2. The lobby, at 180 m2, is used as a breakout room after a plenary session in the ballroom, for smaller discussions or a workshop. Two studios of 25 m2 each are rented by the hour for lessons and workouts. The building complex, Loods 6, also contains the Baggage Hall, which can be split into a west part of 300 m2 and an east part of 580 m2, suited to exhibitions, fashion shows and product presentations. The Central Hall has large windows with a panoramic view over the IJ and an adjoining terrace, and suits presentations and photo or video shoots. The site gives areas, not seated capacities, so request guest numbers per layout when you ask for a quote.

Catering Food and drink are served in-house. The venue lists coffee, tea, soft drinks, beer, wine and cocktails, with non-alcoholic options, and a lunch menu. The bar and terrace are open during events and at regular opening hours.

History and setting The building is the former passenger terminal of the KNSM shipping line, designed by the naval architect Johan van Tienhoven. The interior combines a maritime scale, post-war artworks and a view over the IJ. The team says it keeps respect for the historic value of the place in how events are run.

Getting there The address is KNSM-Laan 311, Amsterdam East. The site offers a route link and a 360-degree tour, and asks for a quote request with the date first. It promises a reply within 24 hours.