Paviljoen de Oostvaarders

What Paviljoen de Oostvaarders does

Paviljoen de Oostvaarders is a privately held restaurant and green meeting venue founded in 2019 and located within the Natuurbelevingcentrum de Oostvaarders at the edge of the Oostvaardersplassen in Almere, Netherlands — part of Nationaal Park Nieuw Land. The single-site operation combines a full-service restaurant, three meeting rooms (Almerekamer up to 30 persons, IJsvogel up to 36 persons, Zeearend up to 36 persons, combinable to 72 persons), and nature-based attractions including VR films, an interactive exhibit, a panoramic room with binoculars, and the Kraaiennest observation point. The venue is open daily 10:00-17:00 to individual walk-ins without reservation, while group bookings, corporate meetings, and special experiences (High Tea, High Wine, private dining) require advance booking.

The business serves three primary segments: corporate and business groups seeking nature-immersive meeting venues (meeting room rentals €170-€695 per half-day/full day, complete meeting packages €16.25-€56.20 per person); family and social groups celebrating occasions (group arrangements High Tea €33.50, High Wine €39.50, Lunch from €25.95, Borrel €23.50, Diner €33-€41 per person, minimum 8 persons for most); and individual visitors and tourists using the venue as a TOP (Tourist Overstap Punt) gateway to Nationaal Park Nieuw Land. Revenue is generated entirely through one-time-payment transactions across restaurant à la carte sales, group arrangements, seasonal special events (Valentine's, Easter brunch, Italian evening, asparagus dinner, BBQ evenings, wild game dinner, Christmas High Tea, Kerstborrel), Go Wild branded sustainable merchandise (€12.50-€24.95), and gift cards.

The company uses minimal proprietary technology, relying on third-party reservation widgets (Guestplan for self-serve consumer bookings) and MICE Operations for corporate quote requests. Marketing is conducted through organic channels — the company website, social sharing, local SEO targeting the Randstad and Flevoland regions, and seasonal event promotion — supplemented by referral traffic from core partners Staatsbosbeheer (managing the nature area) and Visit Flevoland. The "Go Wild" brand identity, sustainable merchandise line (organic cotton apparel, recycled-material coffee mugs), and the "Functionaris Gegevensbescherming" appointment of Liliane Vlaar complete the disclosed governance and commercial footprint.

Name

Paviljoen de Oostvaarders

Legal name

Paviljoen de Oostvaarders

Website

https://paviljoendeoostvaarders.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Paviljoen de Oostvaarders is a restaurant and green meeting venue in Almere, Netherlands, located within the Natuurbelevingcentrum at the Oostvaardersplassen nature area. It serves individual diners, corporate groups, and tourists via F&B service, meeting rooms, group arrangements, and nature-based experiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nature-based Hospitality & Meeting Venue

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chef’s Table & Tasting Menu Restaurants (THAFACAG), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Private Culinary Experiences (Chef’s Table, Home Dining, Market-to-Meal) (THAJALAH)

Keywords

• Nature-based hospitality
• Restaurant dining events
• Meeting venue rental
• Group catering arrangements
• Nature tourism restaurant

Headquarters

HQ city

Almere

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Restaurant food & beverage sales: Day-to-day revenue from walk-in guests ordering from the à la carte menu including coffee, pastries, lunch dishes, flammkuchen, salads, panini, ice creams, cocktails, wines, beers, and soft drinks. Individual guests do not need reservations. The menu features seasonal and sustainable ingredients.
2. Meeting & event room rentals: Three meeting rooms (Almerekamer, IJsvogel, Zeearend) are rented out for half-day or full-day corporate meetings and events. Pricing varies by room and duration (€170–€425 per half-day/day). Catering packages are add-ons.
3. Group arrangements (High Tea, High Wine, Lunch, Borrel, Diner): Pre-arranged group packages for 2–8+ persons including High Tea (€33.50 p.p.), High Wine (€39.50 p.p.), Lunch (from €25.95 p.p.), Borrel (€23.50 p.p.), Coffee (€12.95 p.p.), and Diner (€33–€41 p.p.). These are booked in advance for private rooms or restaurant seating.
4. Seasonal special events: Ticketed or reserved special evening events such as the Valentine's dinner (€37.50 p.p.), Wild game dinner (€39.50–€45), Italian evening (€45 p.p.), Asparagus dinner (€37.50 p.p.), Summer BBQ evenings (€38.50 p.p.), Christmas High Tea (€36.75–€44.50), and Summer High Wine (€35 p.p.).
5. Go Wild merchandise: Branded merchandise sold on-site including T-shirts (€24.95), caps (€17.50), linen bags (€12.50), and reusable coffee mugs (€17.50). Products are made from organic cotton or recycled materials.
6. Gift cards (cadeaukaarten): Gift cards sold at the restaurant for any desired amount, redeemable for coffee, lunch, borrel, High Tea, or dinner. Balance checking available online.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Paviljoen de Oostvaarders operates a full-service restaurant offering breakfast, coffee, lunch, high tea, drinks, and dinner with views of the Oostvaardersplassen, complemented by three modern meeting rooms (4–72 persons) for corporate meetings and private events. The venue is co-located with the Natuurbelevingcentrum de Oostvaarders, providing VR films, interactive exhibits, a panoramic room, and an auditorium. Supporting offerings include group arrangements (High Tea, High Wine, Lunch, Borrel, Diner), seasonal themed dinners, and a Go Wild sustainable merchandise line.

Product overview

Paviljoen de Oostvaarders is a restaurant and green meeting location situated in the Natuurbelevingcentrum De Oostvaarders at the edge of the Oostvaardersplassen in Almere, part of Nationaal Park Nieuw Land. The offering comprises a unified restaurant service with multiple bundled arrangements and events. Core offerings include: Restaurant Service (breakfast, coffee, lunch, dinner), Oostvaarders High Tea (€33.50), Oostvaarders High Wine (€39.50), Oostvaarders Lunch (from €25.95), Oostvaarders Diner (€33-€41), Borrelarrangement (€23.50), Barbecue Arrangement (€38.50), and Koffie Arrangement (€12.95). Seasonal special events include Paasbrunch, Wildavond, Italiaanse Avond, Aspergediner, Valentijnsdiner, and Kerstborrelarrangement. Meeting facilities include Almerekamer, IJsvogel, Zeearend, and combined rooms (up to 72 persons) with various meeting arrangements. Supporting products include Cadeaukaart (gift cards), Go Wild Merchandise (sustainable merchandise line), Babyshower Arrangement, and Familiedag packages. The Natuurbelevingcentrum provides additional attractions including VR films, interactive exhibition, panorama room, and the Kraaiennest viewpoint.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Restaurant Service Full-service restaurant offering breakfast, coffee, lunch, high tea, drinks, and dinner with views of the Oostvaardersplassen nature area. Open daily 10:00–17:00, no reservation required for individual diners.
• Oostvaarders High Tea High tea arrangement featuring biological Legends tea, soup, savory bites, English scones with clotted cream and lemon curd, and sweet treats. Bookable from 2 persons at €33.50 per person for approximately 2 hours.
• Oostvaarders High Wine High wine arrangement with four half-glasses of wine paired with savory and sweet bites. Bookable from 2 persons at €39.50 per person. Private rooms available from 6 persons.
• Oostvaarders Lunch Arrangement Group lunch arrangement with options including luxury sandwiches, soup, and meal salads (goat cheese, salmon, smoked chicken). From €25.95 per person, bookable from 8 persons.
• Oostvaarders Diner Two or three-course chef's menu dinner arrangement. From €33.00 to €41.00 per person, bookable from 8 persons.
• Borrelarrangement Drinks reception with unlimited drinks (wine, beer, soft drinks) and a borrelplank of savory bites for one hour. €23.50 per person, bookable from 8 persons.
• Koffie Arrangement Coffee arrangement with unlimited coffee/tea and fresh pastries. €12.95 per person, bookable from 8 persons.
• Meeting Rooms (Vergaderzalen) Three modern AV-equipped meeting rooms — Almerekamer (up to 30 persons), IJsvogel (up to 36 persons), Zeearend (up to 36 persons) — combinable for up to 72 persons. Includes projector, screen, flipover, and WiFi. Half-day and full-day rental.
• Meeting Arrangements Complete meeting packages including Start Fresh (€16.25–€23.00), Complete Meeting Day (€23.50–€56.20), Focus Lunch (€18.25–€25.95), and Morning/Afternoon options bundled with meeting room rentals.
• Cadeaukaart (Gift Card) Gift cards available in any amount for use on coffee, cake, lunch, drinks, high tea, or dinner at the restaurant. Online balance checking available.
• Go Wild Merchandise Line Sustainable Go Wild merchandise including caps (€17.50), T-shirts (€24.95), linen bags (€12.50), and reusable 350ml coffee cups (€17.50). Made from organic cotton and recycled materials.
• Summer High Wine Seasonal summer high wine offering with two glasses of wine (white, rosé, or red) and savory bites served in two rounds. €35.00 per person, bookable from 2 persons.
• Barbecue Arrangement Barbecue evening with meat, fish, and vegetarian options including a summer dessert. €38.50 per person, bookable on select Saturdays (e.g., July 18 & August 8).
• Paasbrunch (Easter Brunch) Easter brunch with croissants, Easter stol, asparagus soup, quiche, and green salad with avocado and quail egg. €29.50 per person (€10.50 for children up to 11 years), available Easter Sunday and Monday.
• Wildavond (Wild Game Dinner) Special wild game dinner with 3 or 4-course menu featuring wild boar, venison, and seasonal game. €39.50 (3-course) or €45.00 (4-course) per person.
• Italiaanse Avond (Italian Evening) Italian evening with 4-course menu featuring sea bass crudo, ravioli, veal ossobuco, and vanilla panna cotta. €45.00 per person, bookable on select evenings.
• Valentijnsdiner (Valentine's Shared Dining) Valentine's Day shared dining street food menu with multiple courses. €37.50 per person.
• Kerstborrelarrangement (Christmas Drinks) Christmas drinks reception with unlimited Dutch drinks (wine, beer, soft drinks) and three tiers of bites from €27.50 to €42.50 per person, bookable from 8 persons, 1.5 hours.
• Babyshower Arrangement Babyshower package featuring High Tea at €33.50 per person from 6 persons. Includes biological Legends tea, soup, savory bites, scones, and sweet treats.
• Familiedag (Family Day) Family day packages with lunch or high tea options, suitable for groups. Private rooms available with views of the water.
• Natuurbelevingcentrum De Oostvaarders Nature experience center within the pavilion featuring VR films, interactive exhibition, panorama room with binoculars, auditorium, and the Kraaiennest observation point overlooking the Oostvaardersplassen.

Quantifiable outcome

• Companies report leaving meetings with more energy than when they arrived — attributed to the natural setting and outdoor breaks.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• OceaandesignminorOthers · 9 November 2024Oceaandesign created the Go Wild merchandise designs for Paviljoen de Oostvaarders, including T-shirts, caps, bags, and reusable mugs. Credited on the product pages and news articles.
• Styling4businessminorOthers · 9 November 2024Styling4business designed the T-shirts and caps for Paviljoen de Oostvaarders' Go Wild merchandise line, as well as the company's staff uniforms. Credited on product pages and news articles.
• StaatsbosbeheercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStaatsbosbeheer manages the Oostvaardersplassen and Nationaal Park Nieuw Land. Paviljoen de Oostvaarders is located within the Natuurbelevingcentrum de Oostvaarders, operated by or in close partnership with Staatsbosbeheer. Guided nature excursions and activities are organized by Staatsbosbeheer, with the pavilion serving as the base and dining facility. VR films and informational content are sourced from Staatsbosbeheer.
• Nationaal Park Nieuw LandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Oostvaardersplassen are part of Nationaal Park Nieuw Land, the newest and largest man-made national park in the Netherlands (29,000 hectares). Paviljoen de Oostvaarders is one of the park's access points (toegangspoorten) and is promoted as part of the park experience.
• Visit FlevolandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVisit Flevoland promotes Paviljoen de Oostvaarders as a TOP (Tourist Overstap Punt) location, a certified tourist transfer point. This designation drives organic tourist traffic to the venue.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Vergaderlocaties.nl: Dutch marketplace aggregating meeting venues nationwide, including nature-based and green meeting locations; competes for the same corporate green-meeting demand that targets Paviljoen.
• Landal GreenParks: Large operator of nature-based vacation parks with on-site restaurants, meeting facilities, and event venues across the Netherlands; competes for nature-oriented corporate and family group bookings.
• Center Parcs: Operator of nature-immersed family short-stay resorts with restaurants, meeting rooms, and group arrangements; competes for family day-out and corporate offsite demand in Dutch nature settings.
• Staatsbosbeheer Horeca Concepts: State forest service operating multiple visitor center restaurants and event venues across Dutch national parks — the parent ecosystem for Paviljoen's location and a potential competitor/partner for additional sites.

Direct peers

• De Nederlanden: Restaurant and event location on the waterfront in Vinkeveen, combining fine dining with private dining rooms and event hire — directly comparable meeting-and-meal venue model in the Randstad region.
• Green Meet & Stay: Curated portfolio of nature-embedded meeting and overnight venues in the Netherlands; directly comparable as a 'vergaderen in de natuur' alternative for the same corporate buyer.
• Restaurant Aan de Sluis: Dutch full-service restaurant and event venue located at a lock/waterway with terrace views, offering à la carte dining plus private dining and group arrangements analogous to Paviljoen's mix.
• Biesbosch Bezoekerscentrum / Restaurant: Visitor center restaurants inside a Dutch national park offering nature-anchored dining, exhibits, and event facilities — closely comparable operating model in a different geography.
• Paviljoen Puur: Dutch restaurant-and-event venue concept with a nature-immersed positioning similar to Paviljoen de Oostvaarders, offering dining combined with event/celebration packages in a scenic setting.

Regional players

• Visit Flevoland TOP-locaties: Regional tourism authority promoting Tourist Overstap Punten (TOPs) in Flevoland; Paviljoen is one such certified point, with peer TOP-locaties competing for tourist footfall in the same province.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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