Kasteel Slangenburg in Doetinchem rents rooms in the castle and in the neighboring Koetshuis for meetings, strategy days, lectures, conferences, receptions and weddings. Capacities run from 6 guests in the smallest room to 75 in the Paardenstal. The castle stands on an estate of about 600 hectares of woods and gardens in the Achterhoek, in the east of the Netherlands.
Seminars and company events
The business offer is built around five spaces that can be booked by half day or full day. Mornings run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., afternoons from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and a full day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Paardenstal can also be rented by the hour. Meetings include water, Wi-Fi is free, and parking on the grounds is free. Extra equipment such as a projector or a flip-over can be added to the booking. Lunch can also be added; mention it in the request form.
Meetings on Mondays are only possible from 20 people and on request. Groups that need several rooms or break-out rooms can write to the team, who help plan the use of the spaces. A request is not final until the team confirms it.
Weddings and receptions
Kasteel Slangenburg is a recognized wedding location. The castle dates from the 17th century according to its events page and is surrounded by about 600 hectares of woods and gardens. The Grote zaal is described as suited to ceremonies, lectures and presentations, and the Kasteeltuin works for drinks or a dinner outdoors. The site also lists birthdays, anniversaries and farewell ceremonies. Contact the team to discuss the format.
Rooms and capacities
The Torenkamer is a historically furnished room on the ground floor of the castle, overlooking the moat. It takes 6 people.
The Kapelkamer is in the former chapel of the castle and takes 10 people for meetings.
The Grote zaal is a large room in castle style, suited to ceremonies, lectures and presentations. It holds 38 people.
The Paardenstal sits next to the Koetshuis and can be arranged in several ways for different gatherings. It holds up to 75 people.
The Kasteeltuin, the castle garden with an orchard, has 20 seats and can be extended with standing tables for drinks or dinner outdoors.
The castle is not yet accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Accommodation
Guests can stay overnight in the castle cottages (kasteelhuisjes) on the estate. The website does not list the number of cottages or beds, so ask the team before planning an overnight stay.
Catering
The Koetshuis is the estate's café and restaurant. It is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lunches for meeting groups can be added to a booking on request.
History and setting
The castle was largely built around 1700 for Frederik Johan van Baer, a nobleman and soldier. The painted ceilings, one of the oldest stucco ceilings in the country and the wall paintings by Gerard Hoet date from that period. Most of the interior comes from the time of the last owners, the Passmann family. The foundation Stichting Monumentenbezit owns the castle, and income from visits and rentals goes to the upkeep of the castle and the estate.
Getting there
The address is Kasteellaan 6, 7004 JK Doetinchem. By car, parking is free and plentiful. By public transport, take the train to Doetinchem station, which connects to Arnhem and Winterswijk. From there, take a shared OV-fiets bike or bus 51. The bus does not run every day, so check the timetable.
