Meet smarter. Stay greener.

Looking for the best alternative to historic Amsterdam for your next meeting or event? Discover Haarlemmermeer - also known as Event Park Amsterdam – one of the fastest growing and most sustainable business destinations in the Netherlands. 

Just 20 minutes from Amsterdam’s historic city centre, this vibrant and forward-thinking region offers a unique blend of innovation, accessibility, and green space; the ideal setting for today’s meeting planners seeking value, creativity, and connection.

Thanks to its high concentration of hotels and venues, Event Park Amsterdam almost always has availability - even during busy periods - making it a reliable choice when central Amsterdam is fully booked. And because our region lies just outside the historic centre, planners typically benefit from rates that are 20 to 30 percent more affordable, without compromising on quality, comfort, or experience.

From water to wonder

What makes Haarlemmermeer truly remarkable is its origin story. Once a vast inland sea that threatened Amsterdam with flooding, the Haarlemmermeer was drained in the mid-19th century – an extraordinary feat of Dutch engineering and determination. Using the world’s most powerful steam engines of the time, visionary engineers transformed water into land, creating a fertile polder that became a model for sustainable land reclamation worldwide.

This monumental project not only safeguarded Amsterdam from the water. It also formed part of the country’s larger system of defence and water management – the Dutch Waterline – now recognised as a Unesco World Heritage Site. The result: a landscape that reflects both human ingenuity and the enduring Dutch commitment to balance, innovation, and resilience.

The modern metropolis

Today, Haarlemmermeer is at the heart of the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area (MRA), a thriving network of interconnected cities and regions that combine history, creativity, and commerce. Working closely with partners in Amsterdam, Haarlem, Leiden, and beyond, Event Park Amsterdam offers planners an unparalleled range of possibilities, from state-of-the-art convention centres to historic heritage venues and inspiring outdoor locations.

This collaboration makes the region not just an alternative to Amsterdam, but a complementary destination: less crowded, more spacious, greener, and exceptionally well connected.

Connected, accessible, and globally oriented

Few destinations in Europe are as physically and digitally connected as Amsterdam Airport City, located at the centre of Haarlemmermeer. Anchored by Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – one of the world’s best-connected airports, offering direct access to over 300 global destinations- the region provides seamless international access. Major European cities such as London, Paris, and Frankfurt are all within a one-hour flight.

Its world-class digital infrastructure further enhances this connectivity, making Haarlemmermeer a prime location for global business operations, conferences, and hybrid events.

A hub of innovation and enterprise

Home to 175 international headquarters and more than 700 global companies, Haarlemmermeer has evolved into a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. Key sectors include Life Sciences & Health, ICT & Technology, Business & Specialist Services, Wholesale & Consumer Goods, and Energy & Raw Materials.

This dynamic ecosystem attracts professionals and organisations eager to meet, collaborate, and exchange ideas. Creating a fertile environment for business tourism and knowledge-driven events.

Convention Bureau Event Park Amsterdam bridges this innovative business landscape with the region’s exceptional hospitality and venue network. By connecting local expertise with international demand, the bureau helps foster partnerships that drive smarter, more sustainable and more meaningful meetings.

CB Event Park Amsterdam

As the official Convention Bureau for Haarlemmermeer, Event Park Amsterdam represents 42 leading hotels, venues, and professional suppliers across the region. The bureau provides free, tailored support to both national and international organisers, from venue sourcing and partner matchmaking to logistical advice and sustainable planning.

Whether you’re hosting a corporate conference, a leadership retreat, or a large-scale international event, the experienced destination team helps you create gatherings that go beyond expectations - meetings with purpose, and events with a soul.

And with over 9,000 hotel rooms and 14,500 beds across 40+ hotel properties, Event Park Amsterdam offers exceptional flexibility and choice - ensuring availability, even when the historical city is at full capacity.

Experience, connect, and be inspired

Every year, the bureau participates in major international trade shows, organizes inspiring FAM trips and partner events, and promotes knowledge exchange across sectors. These initiatives reflect the region’s commitment to building lasting connections between people, ideas, and places.

By showcasing the region’s diversity and ingenuity, Convention Bureau Event Park Amsterdam continues to prove why Haarlemmermeer is not just a place to meet, it’s a place to make an impact.

Welcome to Event Park Amsterdam. The green meeting hub of the Amsterdam Metropolitan Region.

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