Kasteel Dussen

What Kasteel Dussen does

Kasteel Dussen is a 13th-century historic castle located in Dussen, North Brabant, Netherlands, operated as an event venue for weddings, corporate functions, and private celebrations. Since 2022, the castle has been operated by Klaas van Leengoed and Niek van Lieverloo as part of the LieverGoed Collectie, a portfolio that also includes sister venue Kasteel Maurick in Vught. The venue offers ceremony, dining, and party spaces across historic halls (Burgerzaal, Burgemeesterskamer, B&W-kamer, Kasteelkelder) and outdoor areas including a castle garden, Tuscan colonnade, and inner courtyard, with a general event capacity of approximately 150 guests and up to 250 for select configurations.

Core products span three primary categories — wedding venue services (ceremony, reception, bridal suite in the castle tower, and wedding planning), corporate meetings and events (conferences, team-building activities, company dinners, and holiday receptions), and private celebrations (anniversaries, birthdays, baby showers, student galas, and retirement parties). Add-on services include on-site culinary offerings under the direction of culinary director Niek van Lieverloo, team-building workshops (barista, fencing, sheep herding, VR), guided castle tours through partner foundation Stichting Kasteel Dussen, and a seasonal Winter Wedding package featuring a proprietary snow cannon (Sneeuwgarantie) that guarantees snow coverage regardless of natural weather conditions.

Revenue is generated through quote-based venue hire combined with catering, event management, and ancillary services, with all bookings handled through personalized quotes via the venue's website, phone, email, or online quote planner tool. Go-to-market is sales-led and inbound-driven, relying on organic search, blog content, social media (Facebook, Instagram), email newsletters, and on-site inspiration evenings to attract customers. The customer base is primarily domestic (Netherlands), with no public pricing disclosure and no third-party distribution channels.

Name

Kasteel Dussen

Legal name

Kasteel Dussen

Website

https://kasteeldussen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kasteel Dussen is a 13th-century historic castle venue in Dussen, North Brabant, Netherlands, that hosts weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations for up to 150 guests, operated under the LieverGoed Collectie brand alongside sister venue Kasteel Maurick.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue Services

NAICS

Historical Sites (712120), Historical Sites (71212)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Historic Venues (Landmarks, Estates) (THAHAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG), Destination Wedding Planning (HSACABAD), Wedding & Reception Catering (HSACAGAD)

Keywords

• Castle event venue
• Wedding venue services
• Corporate event hosting
• Historic celebration venue
• Private party rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Dussen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Venue Hire and Event Services: Kasteel Dussen generates revenue by renting out its castle facilities for various events including weddings, corporate meetings, gala dinners, and private celebrations. Revenue is earned through venue rental fees combined with event management, catering, and arrangement services. Pricing is quote-based and customized per event.
2. Full Event Planning and Catering: The venue offers comprehensive event packages including ceremony, dinner, and party arrangements under one roof, with full catering services led by culinary director Niek van Lieverloo. This creates additional revenue through food, beverages, and curated event experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kasteel Dussen operates a 13th-century castle estate as a full-service event venue, renting out historic halls, gardens, and modernized facilities for weddings, corporate meetings, private parties, and celebrations. The venue provides comprehensive event hosting including ceremony spaces, in-house catering under culinary direction, dedicated wedding and event planning, and optional overnight accommodation in a bridal suite located in the castle tower. Events can be hosted entirely on-site, with capacities ranging from intimate gatherings of 2 to large celebrations of up to approximately 150–250 guests depending on configuration.

Product overview

Kasteel Dussen is a 13th-century castle in Dussen, North Brabant, operated as an event venue within the LieverGoed Collectie. The venue offers a comprehensive suite of event services organized around three core offerings: wedding ceremonies and celebrations (trouwlocatie), corporate events and meetings (zakelijke evenementen), and private parties and celebrations (feestlocatie). Supporting these core services are modular add-ons including culinary dining services, the bridal suite tower room, team building activities, guided castle tours, and seasonal offerings like winter weddings with snow guarantee. The venue accommodates events for up to 150 guests in spaces including the Burgemeesterskamer, B&W-kamer, Burgerzaal, Kasteelkelder, and outdoor areas including the castle garden and Tuscan colonnade.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding Venue and Services (Trouwlocatie) Full-service wedding venue offering ceremonies, receptions, bridal suite accommodations, and comprehensive wedding planning support for events up to 150 guests. Aimed at couples planning weddings and their families.
• Corporate Events (Zakelijke Evenementen) Corporate event services including meetings, conferences, team building activities, company parties, and business dinners for groups of 2 to 150 persons. Targeted at business clients and corporate event organizers.
• Party Venue and Celebrations (Feestlocatie) Event venue rental for private celebrations including birthdays, anniversaries, student galas, retirement parties, baby showers, gender reveal parties, and jubilees. Aimed at individuals and families organizing private social events.
• Meeting Facilities (Vergaderfaciliteiten) Meeting rooms and conference facilities including the Burgemeesterskamer, B&W-kamer, and Burgerzaal with modern amenities (Wi-Fi, projectors, screens) and catering options. Targeted at corporate clients seeking distinctive meeting venues.
• Winter Wedding Package with Snow Guarantee (Winterbruiloft met Sneeuwgarantie) Seasonal winter wedding package featuring the venue's own snow cannon for guaranteed snow coverage, combined with cozy fireplaces and romantic winter decorations. Available for weddings in January–March. Aimed at couples seeking a winter wedding experience.
• Team Building Activities Team building workshops and activities including barista workshops, fencing, sheep herding, ice sculpture making, VR and drone flying. Targeted at corporate groups seeking distinctive team experiences.
• Culinary Services (Catering) On-site dining and catering services including elaborate dinners, walking dinners, luxury buffets, and custom menu arrangements under the culinary direction of patron-cuisinier Niek van Lieverloo. Available as part of event packages for weddings, corporate events, and private parties.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 150 guests can be accommodated for events, with specific rooms suited for gatherings from 2 to 250 persons depending on configuration.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jeanne van de Meulengraaf / JM STYLEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2021JM STYLE, led by Jeanne van de Meulengraaf, was engaged for the interior restyling and redesign of Kasteel Dussen. The firm specializes in new designs with a touch of history — a perfect fit for the castle's character. JM STYLE previously handled the restyling of sister property Kasteel Maurick.
• Stichting Vrienden Kasteel Dussen (Friends of Kasteel Dussen Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThis foundation operates independently and manages castle tours and historical experiences for visitors. Kasteel Dussen refers guests interested in historical tours to this partner. The partnership preserves the castle's heritage while allowing the event venue to focus on commercial operations.
• Gemeente Altena (Municipality of Altena)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipality of Altena, within whose jurisdiction Dussen falls, was consulted and approved the restyling and renovation plans for the castle beginning in February 2021. The partnership relates to regulatory approvals and community integration.
• Kasteel Maurick (LieverGoed Collectie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKasteel Maurick is the sister venue in Vught operated under the same ownership (Klaas van Leengoed and Niek van Lieverloo) within the LieverGoed Collectie. The two castles share branding, cross-promote events, and benefit from shared operational resources, culinary leadership, and design expertise. JM STYLE handled the restyling of both properties.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Château Neercanne: Historic hilltop castle in South Limburg offering weddings, corporate events, and fine-dining catering under patron-cuisinier leadership. Comparable heritage castle positioning with culinary-led event experience similar to Kasteel Dussen's in-house catering model.
• Landgoed Kasteel Oud Poelgeest: Heritage castle estate in South Holland offering weddings, corporate events, and private dining. Comparable mid-tier heritage venue positioning and full-service event model.
• Kasteel Maurick: Sister venue under the LieverGoed Collectie in Vught, operated by the same co-owners (Klaas van Leengoed and Niek van Lieverloo). It offers directly comparable wedding, corporate, and party services and shares the JM STYLE design and culinary leadership — the closest functional and operational peer.
• Slot Zeist: Historic estate near Utrecht hosting weddings, corporate meetings, conferences, and private celebrations. Comparable heritage venue with full-service event offerings and capacity in a similar guest-count range.
• Landgoed Huize Alma: Dutch country estate venue specializing in weddings, corporate gatherings, and private events with on-site catering. Comparable scale, capacity, and full-service event positioning in the same mid-market heritage venue segment.
• Kasteel Ammersoyen: Medieval castle in the Brabant/Bommelerwaard region offering weddings and events in a heritage setting. Geographic and product overlap with Kasteel Dussen, sharing the Dutch medieval castle event-venue positioning.
• Kasteel Henkenshage: Castle estate in Oisterwijk (North Brabant) hosting weddings, meetings, and events within a heritage setting. Direct regional peer with overlapping customer base in Brabant.
• Kasteel Hees: Historic Dutch castle venue offering weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations with comparable full-service event hosting in a heritage setting. Directly competes for the same Brabant/Randstad wedding and corporate bookers.

Others

• Stichting Kasteel Dussen: Independent heritage foundation that manages castle tours and historical experiences at the same Kasteel Dussen estate. Functions as an adjacent partner rather than a competitor, sharing the historical-preservation scope of the castle property.

Broad incumbents

• Kasteel de Haar: The Netherlands' largest castle, near Utrecht, offering weddings, corporate events, and public tourism at significantly larger scale. Acts as a higher-tier broad incumbent in Dutch castle events, with overlapping customer base but a national/international tourism profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KasteelDussen
• Instagraminstagram.com/kasteeldussen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kasteel-dussen

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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