The Boathouse Kralingen in Rotterdam is a lakeside event building that you hire as a whole, for company events and weddings of roughly 85 to 450 guests. It stands at Langepad 51 in the Kralingen district, between the Kralingse Plas and the Kralingse Bos, and offers 600 m² over three floors plus a terrace. The in-house team handles catering, lighting, sound and the event day itself.
Seminars and company events
The venue lists meetings, strategy days, seminars, trainings and workshops among its business uses, together with networking drinks, product launches, anniversaries and staff parties. Congresses and presentations are also named on the event page. Each of the three floors has a view of the water and the woods, so a plenary session, break-out groups and a reception can sit on separate levels of the same building.
Technical equipment is included in the offer: a plug-and-play lighting and sound installation, TV screens and presentation options, a stage platform for talks or entertainment, a DJ booth with a Pioneer set, and fast, stable Wi-Fi. A cocktail bar is available, and the team will help with the layout and planning before the day.
Weddings and receptions
The Boathouse is an official wedding location in Rotterdam. The ceremony, the dinner and the party can all take place in the same building, and the glass walls keep the lake in view from every floor. Indoor and outdoor areas are combined, and the terrace faces the water. The venue offers a toast with cava and drinks boards, a seated dinner, a barbecue or a walking dinner. The same exclusive hire applies, so no other guests share the building on the day.
Rooms and capacities
The building is rented as one unit, never room by room. The official site gives roughly 85 to 500 guests as the working range and 450 as the maximum for the location, depending on the layout you choose. The three levels and the terrace can be arranged for a large open event or for a smaller gathering that uses only part of the space. Ask the team which floors are used for the format you have in mind.
Catering
Food and drink come from the venue's own kitchen. Formats include a lunch arrangement, a barbecue by the water, a seated dinner, a walking dinner, a buffet and food stands for a more informal event. The site states that outside catering is not possible. Your own caterer cannot be brought in, so plan the menu with the in-house chefs and give dietary requirements early.
History and setting
The Kralingse Plas is a large lake on the eastern edge of central Rotterdam, surrounded by parkland and the Kralingse Bos. The Boathouse has an industrial, robust look, with glass walls and plenty of daylight. The venue also hosts private occasions such as memorial gatherings, and it has welcomed charity and networking events.
Getting there
The address is Langepad 51, 3062 CJ Rotterdam. The venue describes access by public transport and by car as good, with ample municipal parking nearby. The building is wheelchair accessible. For a site visit or a quote, contact the events line or the location number given on the website.
