Bio Vakantieoord

What Bio Vakantieoord does

Bio Vakantieoord, legally Stichting Bio Kinderrevalidatie, is a Dutch charitable foundation founded in 1927 that operates a fully adapted holiday resort in the forests of Arnhem, Netherlands, exclusively for families with children who have physical or mental disabilities. The organization was established by the Dutch Cinema Association under Abraham Tuschinski — the name "Bio" derives from "bioscoop" (cinema) — and serves more than 2,500 families per year at a 17-bungalow park outfitted with purpose-built accessible facilities: an adapted swimming pool, a wheelchair-accessible cinema, a snoezelruimte (sensory room), a therapeutic riding school (Bio Manege), a petting zoo, an accessible forest (Biobos), adapted cycling rentals, and an animation/activities program with volunteer support. The adjacent Bio Manege is operated by a sister foundation (Stichting Nationaal Centrum Paardrijden voor Gehandicapten) under a personnel union with Bio since 2008.

The business model blends accommodation fees with diversified fundraising. Families pay for bungalow stays and optional Zorg+ care services, and the organization also sells sponsored holidays to lower-income families. A substantial share of revenue comes from donations (one-off, monthly, quarterly, and annual giving via iDeal), charity lottery partnerships (VriendenLoterij and Lot of Happiness — VriendenLoterij alone delivered a €200,000 gift in 2021), corporate sponsorships (Remeha, Spoeltman Bouw, ODRA, Hooijer Renkum), and fundraising events such as the Bio Soiree and the Mega Wandel Marathon. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the website and via referrals from healthcare providers and partner charities such as Stichting Tinkerbel. Bio employs approximately 37 paid staff supported by 150+ volunteers, holds ANBI and CBF Keurmerk certifications, and complies with the Code Goed Bestuur voor Goede Doelen.

The current strategic agenda centers on capacity expansion — two new pavilions adding five fully adapted bungalows, targeted for end of 2026, with construction partners Spoeltman Bouw and ODRA — together with product diversification (the Bio Esportsteam with adaptive Microsoft/Logitech controllers, supported by HAN University of Applied Sciences and Paralympic ambassadors), sustainability upgrades (Remeha heat pump installations), and a leadership transition to director Astrid Huitink-Jacobs in January 2025. No proprietary software or AI technology is offered; the value proposition rests entirely on purpose-built physical infrastructure and nearly a century of institutional expertise serving a defined niche.

Name

Bio Vakantieoord

Legal name

Stichting Bio Kinderrevalidatie

Website

https://stichtingbio.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bio Vakantieoord is a Dutch charitable foundation operating a fully adapted 17-bungalow holiday resort in Arnhem for families with disabled children. Founded in 1927, it serves 2,500+ families annually via accommodation fees, donations, and lottery partnerships, with capacity expanding to 22 bungalows by end of 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accessible Holiday Resort Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Eco-Lodges (Low-Impact, Nature-Integrated Lodging) (THAAAHAA)

Keywords

• Accessible vacation resort
• Adaptive holiday bungalows
• Therapeutic horseback riding
• Charitable foundation services
• Disability-friendly accommodations

Headquarters

HQ city

Arnhem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Holiday Accommodation Fees: Revenue is generated from fees charged to families for stays in the fully adapted bungalows. The park is described as affordable for the target demographic, with sponsorvakanties (sponsored holidays) also available for families with limited budgets.
2. Donations and Fundraising: The organization relies heavily on donations, fundraising events (Bio Soiree), lottery partnerships (VriendenLoterij, Lot of Happiness), corporate sponsorships, and charitable giving. Donations are solicited via the website with options for one-off, monthly, quarterly, or annual giving through iDeal.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bio Vakantieoord operates a fully adapted holiday resort in the forests of Arnhem, Netherlands, providing 17 accessible vacation bungalows (expanding to 22 by end of 2026) equipped with on-site assistive devices and adaptations for families with disabled children. The park includes comprehensive accessible facilities (adapted swimming pool, wheelchair-accessible cinema, sensory room, therapeutic riding school, petting zoo, accessible forest) and complementary services such as care support, adapted cycling rentals, an animation program, and a 2024-launched adaptive esports team. Revenue is generated through accommodation fees, donations, corporate sponsorships, and lottery partnerships.

Product overview

Bio Vakantieoord is a fully adapted holiday resort in the forests of Arnhem, Netherlands, designed specifically for families with children with disabilities. The core offering centers on 17 fully adapted vacation bungalows complemented by accessible facilities including an adapted swimming pool, wheelchair-accessible cinema (Bioscoop), snoezelruimte (sensory room), Bio Manege therapeutic riding school, children's farm (Kinderboerderij), and accessible forest (Biobos). Additional services include adapted cycling rentals, an animation and activities program, care services (Zorg+ package), and shuttle transport via the Biobus. The adjacent Bio Manege operates as a separate but connected therapeutic riding facility. The park serves over 2,500 families annually with approximately 37 employees and 150+ volunteers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bio Manege: Riding school in the Bio forest offering therapeutic horseback riding for people with disabilities
• Biothlon

Products and services

• Adapted Vacation Bungalows 17 fully adapted holiday bungalows (expanding to 22 by end of 2026) equipped with built-in assistive devices and adaptations for people with disabilities, providing accessible accommodations for families with disabled children at Bio Vakantieoord.
• Bio Manege (Therapeutic Riding School) A wheelchair-accessible riding school in the BioBos forest offering therapeutic horseback riding lessons for people with disabilities. Features a special platform and hoist with extra guidance so nearly everyone can ride.
• Bio Vakantieoord Esportsteam (Adaptive Gaming Program) An esports team launched in 2024 to make gaming accessible for children with disabilities, featuring a dedicated adaptive gameroom with Microsoft and Logitech adaptive controllers and coaching from gaming YouTuber Joost Bouhof and Paralympic athlete Niels de Langen.
• Zorgservice (Care Service Package) Care services including the Zorg+ package providing assistance with child care during the stay, allowing parents time for themselves.
• Adapted Cycling Rental Rental of adapted bicycles including electric bikes, wheelchair bikes, and various-sized trikes available at the MeetingPoint for guests to use during their stay.
• Animation and Activities Program A tailored activities program created weekly based on guest needs; during school holidays, volunteers provide extra activities through an animation team.
• Camping at Bio Vakantieoord Unlimited camping options available at Bio Vakantieoord for visitors who prefer outdoor accommodations.
• Biobus Shuttle Service Own shuttle bus for up to 9 persons with volunteer driver, available for guest transportation to and from the park.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,500+ families served per year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• HAN University of Applied SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 December 2024HAN University of Applied Sciences partnered with Bio Vakantieoord on inclusive gaming. The collaboration, initiated by pediatric physiotherapist Ties Klok, aims to make gaming accessible for children with disabilities. The partnership involves student projects and research to develop adaptive gaming solutions.
• Magenta Media / PathéminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 October 2024Magenta Media and Pathé supported the nationwide premiere of the new Bio Vakantieoord commercial, which was shown in nearly all Dutch cinemas, film theaters, and on TV on October 3, 2024.
• Hooijer RenkumminorOthers · 28 September 2024Hooijer Renkum has been regularly active on the Bio Vakantieoord site for years, originally addressing issues with the main sewer system. The company has since expanded its support to include sponsorship of a trilplaat (vibration plate) for Bio Vakantieoord.
• Lionsclub RenkumminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 September 2024Lionsclub Renkum organizes the annual Melvin Jones Golf Tournament, which in 2024 raised €8,000 for Bio Vakantieoord. The event is supported by Golfclub Heelsum and various sponsors.
• JCI ArnhemminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 September 2024JCI Arnhem selected Bio Vakantieoord as the charity for the 20th edition of the Stellicher Sonsbeek Open 2024, a prestigious networking and fundraising event.
• RemehacoreTechnology or Integration · 5 September 2024Remeha, a leading Dutch manufacturer of heating solutions including heat pumps, has a longstanding and valued partnership with Bio Vakantieoord. Remeha provides heat pump technology for the park's sustainability upgrades. The first heat pump (Mercuria Ace Hybrid) was installed at the Sleeping Beauty bungalow, with additional Elga Ace Monoblock units installed at the technical department and snoezelroom. Bio provides feedback on the performance of various heat pumps, contributing to Remeha's innovation development.
• Spoeltman BouwminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2024Construction partner for the new pavilion development at Bio Vakantieoord. Spoeltman Bouw is building two new paviljoens with five fully adapted holiday bungalows, with completion targeted for end of 2026.
• ODRAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2024Construction partner for the new pavilion development at Bio Vakantieoord. ODRA is involved in the design and construction management of the new paviljoens.
• VriendenLoterijcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2021VriendenLoterij is a Dutch charity lottery. A portion of each lottery ticket purchased for Bio Vakantieoord goes to the foundation. In February 2021, VriendenLoterij surprised Bio with a €200,000 gift specifically to recruit new donors. The partnership enables Bio to sustainably grow its donor base, supporting approximately 1,900 families annually with affordable adapted holidays.
• Lot of HappinessminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2020Since June 2020, Bio Vakantieoord has been a beneficiary of the Lot of Happiness lottery, which supports causes that make a difference for children in the Netherlands and beyond. Players can choose to support Bio, with a substantial portion of their ticket going to the foundation.
• Stichting TinkerbelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStichting Tinkerbel is a charity that provides heartwarming experiences for seriously ill children in West-Brabant and Zeeland. The foundation arranges sponsored holidays at Bio Vakantieoord for families who otherwise could not afford an adapted vacation.
• Permastunned GamingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPermastunned Gaming is an international esports team for people with disabilities. Alexander Nathan, its founder, supports the Bio Vakantieoord Esportsteam with expertise on adaptive gaming.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NSGK (Nederlandse Stichting voor het Gehandicapte Kind): Major Dutch disability charity founded in 1957 advocating for children's rights and providing inclusive experiences. Comparable Dutch disability-focused nonprofit serving children, but operates more broadly across advocacy, research, and project funding rather than operating a physical resort.
• Ronald McDonald Kinderfonds Nederland: Dutch charity operating Ronald McDonald Houses adjacent to hospitals for families of sick children. Comparable Dutch nonprofit serving families with sick/disabled children through accommodation services, but focused on hospital-adjacent lodging rather than vacation experiences.
• Aktion Mensch: Germany's largest social lottery and disability inclusion organization. Comparable in combining lottery-based recurring funding (German counterpart to VriendenLoterij) with disability-focused social mission, and serves as a regional/European parallel operating model.
• Humanity & Inclusion (formerly Handicap International): International disability-focused NGO operating across 60+ countries. Comparable in serving people with disabilities globally and operating programs that combine rehabilitation, social inclusion, and accessibility — though focused on crisis/conflict contexts rather than family vacations.

Regional players

• Enable Ireland: Irish disability services organization providing clinical, educational, and recreational support to children and adults with disabilities. Comparable in mission to enable independent living and inclusive experiences for people with disabilities, but operates in a different geography (Ireland) with broader service scope beyond hospitality.
• Lebenshilfe: Major German federation for disability inclusion, supporting people with intellectual disabilities across housing, work, and family services. Comparable in long-standing institutional focus on disability accommodation and inclusion, though operating across a broader service portfolio rather than a single vacation property.

Direct peers

• Stichting Opkikker: Well-known Dutch charity that organizes free day-out experiences for families with seriously ill or disabled children. Comparable in target beneficiary (Dutch families with sick/disabled children), charitable funding model (lotteries, corporate sponsors, individual donors), and mission of respite and joy delivery.
• Stichting Hartekind: Dutch charity funding research and supporting children with congenital heart disease. Comparable in Dutch nonprofit status, ANBI registration, donation/lottery funding mix, and serving families navigating pediatric disability challenges, though focused on cardiac conditions specifically.
• Make-A-Wish Nederland: Dutch affiliate of the global wish-granting charity for children with critical illnesses. Comparable in serving Dutch families with seriously ill/disabled children, nonprofit donation-based model, and ambassador-driven brand awareness, though focused on individual wish fulfillment versus vacation resort operations.
• Stichting Tinkerbel: Confirmed referral partner of Bio Vakantieoord. Dutch charity arranging heartwarming experiences and sponsored holidays for seriously ill children in West-Brabant and Zeeland. Directly comparable mission of delivering accessible experiences to families with sick/disabled children, and serves as a feeder pipeline for Bio's bungalow stays.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/biovakantieoord
• Facebookfacebook.com/biovakantieoord
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stichting-bio-kinderrevalidatie
• Instagraminstagram.com/biovakantieoord

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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