Climbing forest Netherlands

What Climbing forest Netherlands does

Klimbos Nederland is a private Dutch operator of treetop adventure climbing parks, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Apeldoorn. The company runs six physically distributed climbing forests across the Netherlands (Apeldoorn, Assen, Bergen op Zoom, Dordrecht, Lage Vuursche, Ruurlo), each built in-house on real trees without climbing poles and externally inspected for safety. Routes run from junior orange courses at 2-5 meters to advanced grey routes with bungee and free-fall elements reaching up to 23 meters, and each visit consists of 30 minutes of mandatory safety instruction followed by 2.5-3 hours of self-guided climbing on a continuous-belay system.

The business serves families with children as the primary customer segment, with secondary segments of schools, corporate groups, sports clubs and associations, and large private groups (20+). Demand-side pricing is structured by segment: individual and small-group tickets are sold online with reserved start times via klimbos.nl; schools receive a unit rate of €17.50-€19.25 per student for groups of 20+; corporate customers can buy tiered Bronze (€28/person), Silver (€57.50/person), or Gold (€62.75/person) packages; and recurring revenue comes from personal, non-transferable annual subscriptions giving unlimited access across all six locations for one climbing season.

The operating model combines a direct-to-consumer e-commerce front end with a dedicated sales channel for B2B and group bookings of 21+ persons. Back-office functions are standardized across sites through third-party integrations: Mollie for payments including iDEAL, Recras and Tripper for reservations, ANWB for travel distribution, Zendesk for customer service, and Feedback Company for reviews. Marketing uses owned social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), a low-frequency email newsletter, content marketing on the company blog, and a German-language site variant. The company reports a 4.6/5.0 average customer satisfaction rating, is GDPR compliant, and holds WCAG Level A accessibility compliance for its website.

Name

Climbing forest Netherlands

Legal name

Klimbos Nederland

Website

https://klimbos.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Klimbos Nederland operates six treetop climbing parks across the Netherlands, offering self-guided climbing experiences on in-house-built forest routes with continuous-belay safety systems for families, schools, corporate groups, and associations. Revenue combines per-visitor tickets, tiered group packages, annual subscriptions, and gift vouchers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Adventure Recreation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

akta.pro primary industry

Via Ferrata & Adventure Climbing Parks (THAAACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Treetop Walks & Aerial Trails (THAAACAD), Climbing & Via Ferrata Guiding / Instruction (THAAALAH)

Keywords

• Treetop climbing parks
• Outdoor adventure courses
• Family recreation experiences
• Corporate team building activities
• School excursion programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Apeldoorn

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual Ticket Sales: One-time ticket purchases for individual climbers, families, and small groups. Tickets include 30-minute safety instruction followed by 2.5-3 hours of climbing. Prices vary by location and age category (junior vs regular).
2. Children's Party Packages: Birthday party packages for groups of 5+ children, including drinks, gift for birthday child, and souvenir. Upgrades available for food (fries, pizza, pancakes). Prices range from €21-31 per child depending on location.
3. School Group Bookings: Special school rates for groups of 20+ students, with maximum prices of €17.50-19.25 per student depending on location. Includes 2 hours of climbing within school hours.
4. Corporate Event Packages: Three-tiered corporate packages: Bronze (€28/person, reception + instruction + 2.5h climbing), Silver (€57.50/person, adds BBQ), Gold (€62.75/person, luxury BBQ + 2 drinks). Minimum 10-15 persons depending on tier.
5. Annual Subscriptions: Yearly membership allowing unlimited climbing across all 6 locations for one climbing season. Personal and non-transferable.
6. Gift Vouchers: Digital gift vouchers valid for 2 years, available for specific locations or open amounts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Klimbos Nederland operates six treetop climbing forests across the Netherlands where visitors enjoy 3 hours of climbing (30 minutes of mandatory safety instruction followed by 2.5 hours of independent climbing) using a continuous belay safety system. The parks host routes ranging from 2 to 23 meters in height across junior and advanced levels, serving individual visitors, families, school groups, companies, and associations.

Product overview

Klimbos Nederland operates 6 treetop adventure climbing parks across the Netherlands, offering a unified climbing experience where visitors navigate through forest courses using a continuous safety system. The core product consists of timed climbing sessions (3 hours including 30 minutes instruction) at varying heights and difficulty levels. The portfolio includes individual location experiences (Apeldoorn, Assen, Bergen op Zoom, Dordrecht, Lage Vuursche, Ruurlo) with different route counts and maximum heights, complemented by add-on services such as children's party packages, corporate team building packages, school excursion programs, association outings, yearly memberships, and gift vouchers. Junior climbing routes provide entry-level access for younger children. All locations use a continuous belay safety system requiring independent climbing capability from age 6.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Brons: Bronze company outing package including reception, 30 minutes instruction, and 2.5 hours climbing at approximately €28.00 per person (minimum 10 persons).
• Zilver
• Goud

Products and services

• Treetop Climbing Experience A three-hour treetop climbing adventure in natural forests using a continuous safety system, with routes at varying heights and difficulty levels suitable for ages 6 and up (minimum height 1.20m). The core product sold as a per-person ticket with reserved start times for the mandatory safety instruction.
• Klimbos Apeldoorn Climbing forest in the Veluwe region near Apenheul featuring 10 routes reaching up to 18 meters, with freefall and bungee elements. Located at Asselsestraat 397, 7312 TS Apeldoorn.
• Klimbos Assen Northern Netherlands climbing forest with 7 routes (3 junior, 4 regular) reaching up to 10 meters in height, located in Drenthe at Baggelhuizen 5, 9405 VD Assen.
• Klimbos Bergen op Zoom Climbing forest in the Brabantse Wal with 10 routes (4 junior, 6 regular) reaching up to 14 meters, featuring bungee, freefall, and zip line elements. Located at Boslustweg 1, 4624 RB Bergen op Zoom.
• Klimbos Dordrecht Climbing forest in the Biesbosch nature area featuring 7 routes (3 junior, 4 regular) reaching up to 10 meters, with a zip line over the beaver pond. Free parking available. Located at Baanhoekweg 53, 3313 LP Dordrecht. A new grey route with bungee and freefall is planned as the 8th route.
• Klimbos Lage Vuursche Largest climbing forest in the Netherlands located on estate Pijnenburg on the Utrecht Ridge, featuring 11 routes (5 junior, 6 regular) reaching up to 23 meters in height. Located at Hoge Vuurseweg 9, 3749 AB Lage Vuursche.
• Klimbos Ruurlo Climbing forest in the Achterhoek region with 9 routes (3 junior, 6 regular) ranging from 2 to 20 meters, featuring a freefall element from 17 meters. Located at Hengeloseweg 2, 7261 LV Ruurlo.
• Children's Birthday Party Package Birthday party experience for children aged 6+ with drinks, gift for the birthday child, and souvenir. Available at all six locations with upgrade options including food packages (fries, pizza, pancakes). Prices range from €21-31 per child depending on location and junior or regular tier.
• Corporate Team Building Package (Bronze / Silver / Gold) Company outing packages in three tiers: Bronze (€28/person, reception + instruction + 2.5h climbing), Silver (€57.50/person, adds BBQ), Gold (€62.75/person, luxury BBQ + 2 drinks). Minimum 10-15 persons depending on tier. Includes catering options and is suitable for staff events and team-building activities.
• School Excursion Program Educational climbing outings for primary and secondary schools with special group rates capped at €17.50-19.25 per student, minimum 20 students. Each session includes 2 hours of climbing within school hours and combines physical activity, teamwork, and outdoor education.
• Association and Sports Club Outings Group outings for sports clubs, scout groups, and student associations with tailored programs and group-specific pricing. Activities emphasize teamwork and trust, and rates vary by location from €19.50 to €22.50 per person.
• Annual Climbing Subscription Annual subscription granting unlimited climbing across all six locations for one climbing season. Personal and non-transferable, targeting frequent climbers seeking year-round access.
• Gift Voucher Digital gift cards for climbing experiences at Klimbos locations, valid for 2 years. Available for specific locations or in open denominations to be redeemed against any climbing session or package.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.6/5.0 average customer satisfaction rating

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Zip World: UK-based adventure activity operator with multiple locations featuring zip lines, high-ropes, and treetop courses. Comparable business model combining ticketed adventure experiences with B2B group bookings across a multi-site network.
• Basejump: Dutch operator of indoor and outdoor climbing and adventure parks across the Netherlands. Direct domestic competitor offering similar climbing experiences to a comparable Dutch family and corporate customer base.
• Go Ape: The UK's largest operator of treetop adventure courses with similar high-ropes, zip lines, and continuous belay safety systems. Closest international comparable business model with multi-location adventure park operations targeting families and corporate groups.
• Forest Adventure: French operator of treetop adventure parks (accrobranche) with continuous belay safety systems across multiple sites in France. Closely comparable European operator in the same adventure park category.
• Kletterwald: German chain of treetop climbing parks using comparable continuous belay safety systems and multi-route course design. Closest geographic peer operating under a similar multi-location adventure park model in the DACH region.

Broad incumbents

• Walibi Holland: Established Dutch theme park competing for family day-trip and group outing occasions. Overlaps with Klimbos on Dutch family and corporate group demand, but offers a fundamentally different amusement park experience.
• Center Parcs: Major Dutch family short-break resort operator overlapping on Dutch family vacation demand. While not a climbing park operator, it competes for the same family leisure occasions and budgets in the Netherlands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/klimbosnederland
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCs59yBTrG5rOBZg8x0-50QQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/Klimbosnederland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/27171193/admin

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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