Kasteel de Berckt

What Kasteel de Berckt does

Kasteel de Berckt is a historic castle estate in Baarlo, North Limburg, Netherlands, operating as a large-scale group accommodation. The property is documented as far back as the 12th century and served as a monastery for approximately 100 years, lending it a distinctive atmospheric profile that includes an on-site replica of the Chartres Cathedral labyrinth. The 35-hectare estate comprises the main castle (68 rooms), the Kasteelboerderij or Manor House (63 luxury rooms added in 2009), the 1,200 m2 Legioenzaal (completed 2016, with dining capacity above 1,000 and event capacity up to 4,000), the Chapel, Grand Café, Klokkentoren, Ridderzaal, multiple banquet and meeting rooms, a 9-hole golf course operated by Golfclub de Berckt, and outdoor space for activities ranging from paintball to jeep safaris in partnership with third-party providers.

The core commercial offering is fully catered multi-day group accommodation, sold primarily as package arrangements — weekend (Friday to Sunday), midweek (Monday to Friday), full-week, and dedicated business packages of 8 to 80 hours at per-person rates. Pricing is publicly disclosed (e.g., €189.50 per adult for the weekend arrangement, €399.50 for the midweek, €69–€394 across the business tiers), with optional add-ons such as BBQ upgrades, towel packages, and single-room supplements. Revenue is rounded out by self-catering rentals, bespoke quotations for large groups, student gala packages, and weddings. Capacity on the full estate runs from 250 to 1,200+ persons and the Legioenzaal supports banquets well above 1,000 diners and events up to 4,000 attendees.

The operation runs a direct, sales-led go-to-market with bookings taken by phone (+31 77 477 1385), email ([email protected]), and the group-level website at denieuweklasse.nl. Marketing is multilingual (Dutch, German, English) and supplemented by word-of-mouth and repeat group organizers, while customer segments span student associations, corporate MICE groups, spiritual and mindfulness retreats, family reunions, weddings, and music and sports groups. The business is privately held as part of De Nieuwe Klasse Groepsaccommodaties, a six-property portfolio across the Netherlands, Germany, and France, with over 30 years of accumulated group-accommodation experience. Ongoing capital investment includes a phased bedroom renovation program through 2025–2026 and active hospitality-staff recruitment.

Name

Kasteel de Berckt

Legal name

Kasteel de Berckt

Website

https://denieuweklasse.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kasteel de Berckt is a historic 12th-century castle estate in Baarlo, Netherlands, providing fully catered multi-day group accommodation and event venues for 50 to 1,200+ persons across students, corporates, weddings, families, and retreats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Group Accommodation & Event Venue

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Heritage & Palace Luxury Hotels (THAGACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Historic/Heritage Conference Hotels (THAGALAL)

Keywords

• Group accommodations
• Castle event venue
• Conference hospitality
• Wedding packages
• Catered group lodging

Headquarters

HQ city

Baarlo

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fully catered accommodation packages: Fully all-inclusive weekend, midweek, and week packages for groups with accommodation, meals, and activities bundled together. Primary revenue stream. Also includes student gala and wedding packages.
2. Custom/bespoke arrangements: Tailor-made arrangements for large groups, designed in consultation with staff to meet specific requirements and budgets.
3. Self-catering rentals: Self-catering accommodation rental option for groups preferring to organize their own meals. Minimum person requirements apply.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kasteel de Berckt operates a historic 12th-century castle estate in Baarlo, Netherlands, offering fully catered group accommodation packages (weekend, midweek, week), business conference arrangements, wedding and student gala packages, and self-catering rentals for groups of 50–1,200+ persons. The 35-hectare estate features the Legioenzaal (capacity up to 4,000 persons), Napoleonzaal, Klokkentoren, a chapel, Grand Café, 130+ guest rooms across the castle and Kasteelboerderij, and an on-site 9-hole golf course.

Product overview

Kasteel de Berckt is a historic castle estate in Baarlo, North Limburg, operating as part of De Nieuwe Klasse Groepsaccommodaties group. The property offers a comprehensive portfolio of venues and accommodations including the main castle (Het Gehele Kasteel) for 170-250 persons, the Kasteelboerderij complex for 60-800 persons with the Legioenzaal (100-4000 persons), and the entire estate (Het Gehele Landgoed) for up to 1200 persons. The estate features diverse themed venues including the Kapel (Chapel), Grand Café, Ridderzaal, Klokkentoren, Brouwerij, and various meeting spaces. The offering includes fully catered arrangements (weekend, midweek, week, business, student gala, wedding), self-catering options, and a 9-hole golf course. The property was documented as early as the 12th century and served as a monastery for 100 years, adding to its spiritual atmosphere for retreats and meditation groups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Golfclub De Berckt: 9-hole golf course located on the estate, offering golf clinic services for guests of Kasteel de Berckt.

Products and services

• Het Gehele Landgoed (Entire Estate Rental) Exclusive rental of the entire Kasteel de Berckt estate including castle, castle farm, gardens, and facilities for groups of 250–1,200+ persons.
• Het Gehele Kasteel (Entire Castle Rental) Exclusive rental of the entire castle with all its cafés, meeting rooms, and sleeping quarters for groups of 170–250 persons.
• Kasteelboerderij (Castle Farm Venue) Castle farm complex featuring Legioenzaal, Napoleonzaal, Maaszaal, De Verlichting, 63 luxury hotel rooms, and facilities for 60–800 persons. Built in old style with sustainable Cradle to Cradle construction.
• Legioenzaal (Main Event Hall) Enormous multifunctional hall with 1,200 m² surface area, capacity for 100–4,000 persons for dining and events. Features a Chartres Cathedral labyrinth replica in the floor.
• Grand Café Largest café area in the castle with high ceiling and stately bar, capacity 35–100 persons, with variable sleeping rooms to 100 persons.
• Klokkentoren (Bell Tower Meeting Hall) Largest meeting hall in the castle at 220 m², combining antique architecture with modern meeting technology, capacity 40–250 persons.
• De Kapel (Chapel Venue) Former chapel of the monastery now serving as a multifunctional venue for meetings, meditation, and parties, capacity 50–250 persons.
• Golfbaan de Berckt (9-hole Golf Course) 9-hole golf course on the estate with water features, elevation changes, par 3 to par 5 holes, and professional golf clinic opportunities for guests.
• Nieuwe Klasse Weekend Arrangement (Fully Catered Weekend Package) Fully catered weekend arrangement (Fri 17:00 – Sun 16:00) including 2 nights, twin rooms, linen package, meals, and activities. Adults €189.50; children 2–7 yrs €142.50; children 0–1 yr free.
• Nieuwe Klasse Midweek Arrangement (Fully Catered Midweek Package) Fully catered midweek arrangement (Mon 15:00 – Fri 10:30) including 4 nights, meals, and activities. Adults €399.50; children 2–7 yrs €299.50.
• Nieuwe Klasse Week Arrangement (Fully Catered Week Package) Fully catered full-week group arrangement at Kasteel de Berckt.
• Zakelijke Arrangementen (Business Meeting Packages) Flexible business arrangements of varying lengths (8 to 80 hours) including meeting room with projector, screen, and sound system, coffee/tea with pastries, lunches, dinners, and optional overnight stays. Prices from €69 to €394 per person (excl. VAT).
• Studentengala Arrangement (Student Gala Package) Complete gala arrangement for student associations and disputen, including reception, three-course dinner, and gala party until early morning hours.
• Trouwen (Wedding Package) Complete wedding packages at Kasteel de Berckt castle location, covering ceremony, dinner, party, and accommodation.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Golfclub de BercktcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site 9-hole golf course operated by Golfclub de Berckt. The course features water features, elevation changes, par 3 through par 5 holes, and natural scenery. Professional golf clinics are offered to hotel guests. Website: golfclubdeberckt.nl.
• Sanka EventsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSanka Events collaborates with Kasteel de Berckt to create complete activity programs during guests' stays. Website: sankaevents.nl.
• Action DomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerComplete outdoor programs including paintball and jeep safari offered in cooperation with Action Dome (avontuurinarcen.nl).
• Avontuur in ArcenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutdoor adventure programs (paintball, jeep safari, and other outdoor activities) offered in partnership with Avontuur in Arcen (avontuurinarcen.nl).
• De Nieuwe Klasse GroepsaccommodatiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKasteel de Berckt is one of six group accommodations under the De Nieuwe Klasse Groepsaccommodaties brand, which also includes Beukenhof (Biezenmortel), Landhoeve de Nieuwe Erf (Diessen), Lingsfort (Arcen), Klooster Ommerborn (Wipperfürth, Germany), and Les Loges Dordogne (Varaignes, France). The group collectively offers 300+ rooms, 30+ meeting rooms/study halls, 20+ cafes, and can host events for 1,000+ persons.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Beukenhaeghe: Sister property within De Nieuwe Klasse group in Moergestel, Noord-Brabant, accommodating up to 40 persons. Smaller comparable group accommodation under the same brand umbrella.
• Lingsfort: Sister property within De Nieuwe Klasse group located in Arcen, Limburg. Offers self-catering group arrangements in a similar Dutch Limburg setting with overlapping customer segments (family groups, retreats).
• Les Loges Dordogne: Sister property within De Nieuwe Klasse group located in Varaignes, France. Small-scale park with vacation homes, completing the group's six-property portfolio across NL/DE/FR.
• Kasteel Hooge Vuursche: Dutch castle venue near Baarn/Soest used for weddings, corporate events, and group dining. Closest direct niche competitor to Kasteel de Berckt's corporate events and wedding segments in the Dutch heritage-castle venue market.
• Beukenhof: Sister property within De Nieuwe Klasse group, a former Capuchin monastery in Biezenmortel accommodating 250+ persons. Comparable heritage group-accommodation positioning with shared corporate identity and customer base.
• Klooster Ommerborn: Sister property within De Nieuwe Klasse group, a former monastery near Cologne, Germany. Closely comparable to Kasteel de Berckt as a heritage religious building repurposed for group accommodation, retreats, and events.
• Landhoeve de Nieuwe Erf: Sister property within De Nieuwe Klasse Groepsaccommodaties located in Diessen, Noord-Brabant. Offers comparable fully catered group accommodation arrangements for large groups, sharing the same operating model, pricing structure, and group booking funnel as Kasteel de Berckt.

Broad incumbents

• Center Parcs: Major Dutch/European operator of family and group holiday parks with on-site accommodation, dining, and activity programming. While broader and more commercial, it competes for the same Dutch family and group short-stay demand as Kasteel de Berckt.
• Landal GreenParks: Large Dutch/European holiday park operator with bungalow-style group accommodations across the Netherlands. Competes for family reunions, school trips, and group leisure stays in a similar price-quality range.
• Roompot: Major Dutch holiday park group operating resorts across the Netherlands and coastal regions. Relevant comparator for large-capacity, all-inclusive leisure accommodation at the group level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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