INSPIRATION
for your festival island wedding
Fortress Vuren is the setting. The private island fortress on the New Dutch Waterline, built in 1845, exclusively yours for three days.
Below, discover how your festival wedding can take shape — from the first ceremony to the last fire.
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Festival Island Wedding
YOUR DESTINATION
island wedding
Fortress Vuren is the setting.
The private island fortress on the
New Dutch Waterline, built in 1845, exclusively yours for three days.
Below, discover how your festival
wedding can take shape.
INSPIRATION FOR
01 · The ceremony
De Berenkuil / THE TOWER / THE CEREMONY FIELD
your moment
THE CEREMONY
The Tower holds you close — forty people, thick stone walls, warm candlelight. De Berenkuil adds drama and atmosphere. The ceremony field on the waterfront gives you sky, river and a view that takes your breath away. You choose the setting. We take care of the rest.
02 · THE DINNER
THE RESTAURANT / THE COURTYARD /
The CONTRESCARP / THE BERENKUIL / THE TOWER / LONG TABLES UNDER THE TREES / FESTIVAL STYLE FOOD TRUCKS
festive catering
FROM FARM TO TABLE
Long tables under the trees in the open sky, a walking dinner in De Berenkuil or a circle of your favourite people dining in the historic stone vaults lit by candlelight. Our caterers curate menus around local produce and the best of Dutch and European cuisine.
A relaxed welcome dinner on arrival, the wedding feast at the heart of your celebration, and one final breakfast together on Thursday morning.
02 · THE DINNER
THE RESTAURANT / THE COURTYARD /
The CONTRESCARP / THE BERENKUIL / THE TOWER / LONG TABLES UNDER THE TREES / FESTIVAL STYLE FOOD TRUCKS
festive catering
FROM FARM TO TABLE
Long tables under the trees in the open sky, a walking dinner in De Berenkuil or a circle of your favourite people dining in the historic stone vaults lit by candlelight. Our caterars curate menus around local produce and the best of Dutch and European cuisine.
A relaxed welcome dinner on arrival, the wedding feast at the heart of your celebration, and one final breakfast together on Thursday morning.
02 · THE DINNER
THE RESTAURANT / THE COURTYARD /
The CONTRESCARP / THE BERENKUIL / THE TOWER / LONG TABLES UNDER THE TREES / FESTIVAL STYLE FOOD TRUCKS
festive catering
FROM FARM TO TABLE
Long tables under the trees in the open sky, a walking dinner in De Berenkuil or a circle of your favourite people dining in the historic stone vaults lit by candlelight. Our caterars curate menus around local produce and the best of Dutch and European cuisine.
A relaxed welcome dinner on arrival, the wedding feast at the heart of your celebration, and one final breakfast together on Thursday morning.
03 · THE NIGHT CONTINUES
De Berenkuil / THE TOWER / The BAR / THE IslanD
The night
IS YOURS
Dance, celebrate and enjoy the island as the sun goes down. Outdoor music continues until 10pm, after which De Berenkuil transforms into a silent disco until 12:30am.
Prefer a slower pace? Gather around the fire, share a drink and enjoy late-night conversations beneath the stars.
05 · STAYING ON THE ISLAND
9 ROOM BEDS . FORT CABINS . CAMPING
04. ROOMS . GLAMPING . FESTIVAL TENTS
feel at home
YOUR PEOPLE SLEEP ON THE ISLAND
13 Accomodations — From historic rooms and fort cabins to glamping under the Dutch stars, Fortress Vuren currently accommodates 50 overnight guests on the island.
For the 2027 wedding season, we aim to increase our on-island capacity to 60 overnight guests.*
For larger wedding groups, additional accommodation options are available nearby.
*We aim to accommodate 60 overnight guests on the island in 2027.
05 · The MORNING AFTER
RESTAURANT / COURTYARD / one last breakfast
One Last
Breakfast
One final morning together before Thursday check-out. Fresh breakfast in our restaurant, good coffee and stories from the night before — a relaxed ending to your three-day island wedding.
After breakfast, explore Gorinchem or continue your European adventure. Want to stay longer in the area? We have plenty of tips.
05 · The MORNING AFTER
RESTAURANT / COURTYARD / One last breakfast
One last
Breakfast
One final morning together before Thursday check-out. Fresh breakfast in our restaurant, good coffee and stories from the night before — a relaxed ending to your three-day island wedding.
After breakfast, explore Gorinchem or continue your European adventure. Want to stay longer in the area? We have plenty of tips.