Stadskasteel Oudaen in Utrecht rents four meeting rooms, a small salon and a theater for meetings, workshops, company receptions, dinners and weddings. Groups range from 12 to 86 guests depending on the room and the layout. The castle stands at Oudegracht 99, on the main canal of the city center, a short walk from Utrecht Centraal station.
Seminars and company events
Oudaen works well for half-day and full-day meetings in the center of Utrecht. Rooms are rented by day part: 8:00 to 12:30, 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The team quotes on request and adjusts the offer to the date and the time slot.
Every room has a flip-over, a projection table and a screen, and Wi-Fi is free. A projector and a flip-over are included in the room rental. Extra equipment such as wireless microphones or a laptop can be booked for the day. The same rooms can host a company drinks reception, a workshop or a presentation. For larger groups, the three rooms on the second floor connect to each other.
The castle also has a working theater with 86 seats on two levels. It suits company presentations, lectures and conferences. Food and drinks are not allowed in the theater, except water.
Weddings and receptions
The castle is a place for private celebrations as well as business events. The rooms are offered for lunches, drinks, dinners and wedding parties, and the theater can be used for ceremonies. Oudaen publishes a wedding page and a wedding brochure on its website. The larger rooms can be combined for a bigger reception.
Rooms and capacities
Four rooms are named after families who once lived in the castle.
The Houdaenkamer measures 7 by 11 meters and seats 34 guests at one long table. It has heavy Golden Age furniture.
The Linteloozaal is a 6 by 12 meter room under the old roof beams, lit by several roof windows. It seats 60 in theater style, 28 in cabaret style, 23 in a U shape and 28 in a square, or 24 at one block table.
The Couwenhovezaal measures 7 by 10 meters. It takes 80 in theater style, 42 in cabaret style, 35 in a U shape, 36 in a square or 25 at one block table. Cannonballs from the Spanish bombardment of 1576 are still visible in its thick walls.
The Zoudenbalchzaal is the smallest room, at 5 by 7 meters. It seats 20 in theater style, 16 in cabaret style, 14 in a U shape, 16 in a square or 12 at a block table. Its windows face the Oudegracht and the Dom Tower.
The Salon welcomes groups of 10 to 16 for a private lunch, drinks or dinner.
Catering
Catering comes from the Oudaen kitchen. Options run from a coffee and tea arrangement to a full lunch or a dinner buffet, with seasonal ingredients. The castle houses its own brewery, so drinks receptions can feature beers brewed on site. The website also lists brewery tours and tastings, which can be added to a company program.
History and setting
The castle goes back to the 13th century and was one of the defenses of Utrecht. In 1395 it passed to the Van Houdaen family, which gave the building its name. Today it houses a grand café, a restaurant, a brewery, a salon and the rooms above. The site celebrates 750 years of Oudaen.
Getting there
Oudaen is within walking distance of Utrecht Centraal and well served by public transport. The address is Oudegracht 99, 3511 AE Utrecht.
