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The Netherlands is a country in northwest Europe, also known as Holland. Its capital, Amsterdam, is where the house that Jewish diarist Anne Frank hid during WWII. Some amazing locations to have a company retreat in the Netherlands include Amsterdam and Rotterdam.
There are tons of museums in the Netherlands such as Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House, Mauritshuis, Our Lord in the Attic Museum, NEMO Science Museum, and Stedelijk Museum. They also have the theme park Madurodam and Efteling, along with the ARTIS Zoo.
Aside from museums and theme parks, there are also lots of team-building activities such as cooking classes and art workshops. These activities inspire your team to have better communication and build lasting bonds.
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We've put together this list of team-building activities in
Netherlands
to help you get the most out of your visit.
Street art workshops in Amsterdam Noord, countryside excursions to Zaanse Schans and farewell dinners beside the canals give this retreat agenda a distinctly local Amsterdam atmosphere beyond the city’s usual tourist routes.
We recently worked with Surf Office to plan an offsite for our team in Sintra, Portugal and the experience was excellent. Elke went above and beyond throughout the entire process, even driving to visit the location herself to ensure everything was perfect. She was instrumental in securing a restaurant that opened exclusively for our group, making the experience truly special. The hotel was lovely, with breathtaking views that provided the ideal backdrop for both work and relaxation. The space was perfect for connecting, brainstorming, and fostering team collaboration. Every detail was thoughtfully managed. We would wholeheartedly recommend Surf Office to others looking to host memorable and productive retreats!
Romane LeBrec-Foulatier was a fantastic partner in planning this event. She did a wonderful job of introducing the planning project via Coda and then was extremely helpful and conscientious in helping us plan toward the event. I always felt that I could depend on her follow-up and she was clear and articulate in her guidance. She was also proactive in flagging items that needed extra consideration or in raising potential issues with the schedule or venue or planning. We really loved the Coda site that she created to for planning and also the Coda dashboard that we shared with the team; the team found it very helpful as well. Lastly, Romane was critical in helping on our last day in France when the taxi drivers were on strike - she very quickly implemented a contingency plan and helped us communicate it to the team through the Coda site. Similarly. Álvaro Pérez-Segnini was very helpful in helping us choose the Chantilly location. He understood the parameters of the offsite and got back to us with multiple proposals in a limited time frame. He helped us understand which option would be the best for us and he helped us negotiate the best space and the best price.
Great offer - hotel did fit perfectly with our expectations. Danielle who took care about our company did a great job, was super available before the event and was a great help to accommodate with every impediment and change we faced and find the best solution for us. Also during the event, she was always available to make our stay a awesome moment.
We had such a fantastic experience working with SurfOffice! It was our very first time getting external support for our company retreat – and we couldn’t have asked for a better partner. From the very beginning, we felt incredibly well taken care of. The regular check-ins helped us go through every detail and made sure nothing was overlooked. And in the end, everything turned out exactly as we had hoped! The implementation was seamless, and the SurfOffice team was always there to support us – even during the retreat itself. A huge thank you for your time, effort, and amazing support. You truly made our retreat an unforgettable experience. We can’t wait to work with you again next year!
We had an amazing experience! Everything was perfectly organized from A to Z. As a vegan company, it’s usually quite difficult to find places that can fully accommodate our needs — but the Surf Office team handled everything with ease. They weren’t afraid of any request, preference, or extra thing we asked for. The communication was smooth, fast, and friendly throughout the entire process. We truly appreciated the attention to detail and how flexible and supportive the team was. We can’t recommend them enough!
I have just wrapped up my fourth annual retreat with Surf Office, this time hosted in Mallorca, and as always they created the perfect experience for myself and my team. Our sales representative Giselle was brilliant, she listened to what we needed and came back with venue options that were perfect for our budget and vibe. Romane was my main contact throughout for the logistics. We had some last-minute changes and she managed everything like a pro, even securing us refunds when we had a cancellation. This is why I keep coming back to Surf Office for our annual event. They actually care about making the retreat something special. It's that personal touch that makes all the difference.
We recently worked with Surf Office to plan an off-site retreat for 105 people, and the experience from start to finish was absolutely seamless. From the initial proposal stage, through planning, to on site support, everything went perfectly, and we honestly couldn’t have done it without them. A special thanks to Alvaro and Elke. Alvaro was our initial intro to Surf Office, and working with him on proposals for the retreat was a pleasure. He understood our needs and helped shape the retreat options. Once the planning stage began, Elke took over as our retreat planner. She made everything feel completely in hand and ensured that every detail was looked after. Nothing was ever too much to ask. On site, Fernanda and Bibi were fantastic. With their support, everything ran super smoothly, and we had all the help we could possibly need. The feedback we received was overwhelmingly positive, everyone LOVED the trip! A huge well done to the whole team. We couldn’t recommend them enough.
Our team had an amazing experience working with Surf Office. From the very first conversation, their team was incredibly communicative, organized, and attentive to every detail. They made the entire retreat-planning process smooth and stress-free from venue coordination to activities and logistics, everything was handled with care and professionalism. What really stood out was their responsiveness and ability to anticipate our needs before we even mentioned them. It’s clear they truly understand what makes a company retreat successful. If you’re looking for a partner who combines efficiency, great communication, and genuine hospitality, look no further than Surf Office. We couldn’t recommend them more!
I had a wonderful experience working with the SurOffice team. I’d like to specifically highlight Raquel and Giselle, who have been incredibly supportive from day one. They were always proactive in checking in, handling last-minute requests, and doing so with the utmost professionalism and politeness. This was my second time working with the team, and it was an absolute pleasure. I would definitely look forward to collaborating with them again in the future.
The Netherlands combines short travel distances, excellent public transport, bike-friendly cities, and a very international atmosphere. A company retreat in the Netherlands can move easily between strategy sessions, canal dinners, museum visits, and outdoor team-building activities.
Amsterdam is best for international access, canals, culture, and nightlife. Rotterdam suits creative and design-focused teams, The Hague works well for coastal retreats near Scheveningen Beach, and Utrecht is a practical choice for teams wanting a central, relaxed city.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is one of Europe’s best-connected airports and is around 15–20 minutes by train from central Amsterdam. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) can also work for regional European arrivals.
April to June and September to October are usually the best months, with mild weather and good conditions for walking tours, cycling, boat trips, and outdoor dinners. April is popular for tulip season, while summer gives longer daylight hours but higher demand.
Amsterdam is the easiest base for most international teams because it has strong flight access, many hotels, canal-side event venues, museums, restaurants, and simple transport. In our experience, teams hosted in Amsterdam appreciate how little transfer time is needed once they arrive.
Popular options include canal cruises, bike tours, Dutch cooking classes, museum challenges, beach games in Scheveningen, Rotterdam architecture tours, escape rooms, and day trips to places like Zaanse Schans, Keukenhof, or the North Sea coast.
Yes, the Netherlands can support small leadership offsites as well as larger company retreats. Amsterdam and Rotterdam are especially practical for bigger groups because they offer strong hotel capacity, event venues, restaurants, and transport options.
Most teams plan 3 to 4 days. That gives enough time for meetings, team-building activities, dinners, and informal bonding without making the retreat feel rushed.
The main things to plan around are hotel demand in Amsterdam, rainy weather, restaurant bookings for larger groups, and bike safety for teams unfamiliar with cycling in Dutch cities. Booking early is especially important in spring and early summer.
Teams can enjoy canal dinners, Indonesian rijsttafel, Dutch pancake experiences, food tours, brewery visits, cheese tastings, and relaxed waterfront meals. These experiences work well for team bonding because they are social without feeling too formal.
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