Bilderberg Kasteel Vaalsbroek hosts seminars, congresses, company dinners and weddings in Vaals, in the far south of the Netherlands. The estate has 22 meeting rooms spread over the castle and the hotel, 130 bedrooms, a modern pavilion for large groups and a courtyard for outdoor events. Meetings run up to 350 people in theatre layout, indoor events up to 500 and outdoor events up to 1,250.
Seminars and company events
The castle dates from 1420 and its historic rooms suit board meetings, workshops and dinners. For larger gatherings the Moretti pavilion takes congresses and plenary sessions. The courtyard inside the castle walls is used for receptions and large events, and meetings can also be held outdoors.
The hotel's event team, called meeting and event directors, helps plan the program. The site offers activities for groups, including a birds of prey workshop, baking Limburg vlaai, a guided tour of the Valkenburg caves, a wine tasting and archery. A virtual tour of the hotel is available online before a visit.
Weddings and receptions
Couples can hold the ceremony in the castle garden after arriving along the tree-lined drive. The party follows in a castle room. The hotel has a bridal suite, and guests can stay on the estate.
Rooms and capacities
The 22 meeting rooms combine authentic castle rooms and modern meeting rooms in the hotel. The figures below come from the venue.
- Meetings up to 350 people, theatre layout
- Events up to 500 people indoors
- Events up to 1,250 people outdoors
Accommodation
The hotel has 130 bedrooms. Categories include regular rooms, deluxe rooms with a balcony or a terrace, junior suites, suites, a bridal suite and an accessible room. Breakfast is served in the castle. Dogs are welcome.
Catering
The restaurant In de Oude Watermolen serves Burgundian Limburg cooking. The chefs work with organic and local ingredients. For events the kitchen prepares a classic castle dinner or a menu designed for the occasion.
History and setting
The estate has existed since 1420 and sits among the rolling hills of South Limburg. A spa and wellness center with a swimming pool, a sauna and a gym is on site. Walking and cycling routes start from the estate, and a golf course is nearby.
Getting there
Vaals lies close to the Three Countries Point, Maastricht, Aachen and Valkenburg. The address is Vaalsbroek 1, 6291 NH Vaals. The meetings team can be reached on +31 43 308 93 13.




