Veerhuis aan het IJ is a meeting and event venue in the sheltered GVB ferry harbor in Amsterdam-Noord. It has seven meeting rooms of 4 to 18 people in two houses, plus two gardens that hold 20 to 100 guests for parties, presentations and weddings. The building was a service dwelling for the ferry company and has been converted fully for events. It is open every day from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Seminars and company events
The seven meeting rooms vary in size and have comfortable chairs, plants and lounge seating. The site lists them by house: the Stuurboord house has a Tuinkamer for 18 people on the ground floor, an IJkamer for 8, a Havenkamer for 6 and a Zolderkamer for 4. The Bakboord house has a Tuinkamer for 18, an IJkamer for 8 and a Havenkamer for 6. Meetings can also move into the gardens, which look out over the IJ.
Facilities are shared across the venue: a hostess at reception, a presentation screen, flip charts, markers and sticky notes, an indoor and outdoor sound system with microphone, wifi, and coffee machines with fresh milk and herbal tea. Garden games such as badminton, petanque and shuffleboard help with breaks. The venue also hosts workshops, product presentations, concerts and lectures.
Weddings and receptions
Veerhuis is an official wedding location. Ceremonies take place in one of two gardens overlooking the IJ, under a covered wedding pavilion or at a festival-style outdoor setup with lanterns and food stands. A stretch tent covers the garden. Each garden holds 20 to 100 guests, and the two can be combined, for example a ceremony in one and a dinner or party in the other. The venue lists weddings from May through September.
Rooms and capacities
- Tuinkamer, ground floor, in each house: 18 people.
- IJkamer, first floor, in each house: 8 people.
- Havenkamer, first floor, in each house: 6 people.
- Zolderkamer, second floor, Stuurboord house: 4 people.
- Garden, seated dinner: 30 people.
- Garden, drinks reception: 100 people.
Catering
The house caterer is Albron. Menus use local, organic and seasonal products. Options include breakfast, lunch, snacks, a harbor dinner, four barbecue packages and drinks platters, with vegetarian and vegan choices. Drinks packages and organic wine can be added, and weddings and larger events get a tailored arrangement.
History and setting
The house stands in the ferry harbor where GVB ferries are maintained, so boats pass or lie close to the lawn. Guests can moor their own boat at a jetty in the harbor, and a skipper offers fishing lessons.
Getting there
The venue is in Amsterdam-Noord, reached across the IJ by ferry. Confirm the exact route and the nearest stop with the team when you inquire.
