1.50 meter Below Sea Level

Fort 5

Fortwachter 3
2141 EE Vijfhuizen

At Fort 5, located between Amsterdam, Schiphol and Haarlem, we bring art, heritage and nature together in a unique setting. As a recognised UNESCO World Heritage Site and inspiring event location, we are proud to welcome you to our historic fortress.

  • Fort in the Defence Line of Amsterdam
  • Unesco World Heritage Site
  • 525 guests inside, 1,500 outside

Fort 5 | Brasserie & Events

Whether you are looking for a beautiful location for a popping company party, a professional meeting room, a unique festival site or your wedding, Fort 5 offers endless possibilities. With various indoor and outdoor spaces, including our beautiful brasserie and atmospheric rooms, we create the perfect atmosphere for your special occasion.

At Fort 5, our passion for local, sustainable and tasty food goes hand in hand with our events. Our chefs work with local producers to surprise you with delicious dishes prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Whether it's a tasty lunch in the brasserie, a sit-down dinner, a walking dinner or a trendy street food festival.

The spaces in Fort 5

Fort 5 in Vijfhuizen is centrally located, close to Amsterdam and Schiphol Airport. This, together with 100 parking spaces, makes the Fort easily accessible by car. The Fort is also easily accessible by public transport.

The Fort is a monumental 1899 venue with modern facilities. The eight rooms, spread over two buildings, each have their own atmosphere and can be used multifunctionally, separately or in combination. In addition, Fort 5 also has a large outdoor area with an outdoor courtyard at the back and a terrace at the front.

Outdoor location at a historic site

The fort is part of the Defence Line of Amsterdam of the Dutch Waterline. It was built in 1897. Did you know?

  • The fort was built as a defensive structure?
  • The fort was one of the first buildings in the Netherlands built of concrete?
  • An English pilot and his plane crashed in the fort's moat during World War II?

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Facts

Sustainable catering
Event location
Technical supplier available
Sustainable location
Outdoor facilities
18/5000 Location near water
Close to forest
Rural location
Historical
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Overview

Number of rooms
8