Amsterdam, Netherlands
A 250-year-old fishing village inn restored to A+ energy on the waterfront of Durgerdam, fifteen minutes from Amsterdam's centre, between meadows and open lake.
Tall grasses frame the waterfront. Bobbing sailboats line up beside gabled clapboard houses in misty hues. De Durgerdam sits at the edge of Durgerdam, a time-stood-still hamlet that was once home to fisherfolk. The 250-year-old inn anchors the village like it always has, only now its bones are rebuilt with salvaged wood, reclaimed tiles, and original bricks. Inside, Zuiderzee hand-painted joinery lines the walls. Decorative shells, hand-glazed tiles, and GOTS-certified organic linens fill fourteen rooms.
Aedes, the parent company, founded this place on a single idea: past, present, and future should co-exist harmoniously. That philosophy runs from the Fineo triple-glass windows to the restaurant compost bins. Every room faces the water or De Mark, the hotel's central restaurant. Fifteen minutes from Amsterdam's centre, De Durgerdam stays quiet enough to hear coots on the lake.
The lake is right outside the door. Guests swim from the waterfront in summer. Electric boats idle along the shoreline, tracing the old fishing routes at a pace that suits the village. Electric bikes stand ready for rides through the surrounding meadows of Amsterdam-Noord. The hotel rewards guests who arrive by train, nudging a slower kind of travel before the stay even begins. A dedicated Do & Explore programme points visitors toward the wider landscape.
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De Mark faces the water. Chef Wijnand Schoen runs the kitchen with a clear conviction: honest food, no secret sauce. Vegetables often take centre stage. Fish and meat are chosen for sustainability, not spectacle. The menu follows the seasons and the fertile fields around Durgerdam. Signature dishes include Tomato Tartare and onkruidenboter, a wild herb butter made with edible weeds foraged nearby.
Schoen collaborates with Richard van Oostenbrugge and Thomas Groot of Michelin-star group 212. Wines come from thoughtful European producers. Dutch whiskies sit behind the bar. Local cheese farmers and the hotel's own gardens supply the kitchen. Nothing goes to waste. Trimmings become compost, preserves, or snacks. The environment matters as much as the plate.
Aedes built De Durgerdam around a founding belief: we don't just reduce impact, we rethink it. The 250-year-old inn was lifted from a G to an A+ energy label using salvaged wood, reclaimed tiles, and original bricks. Nothing virgin where reclaimed would do. Materials are designed for disassembly and reuse. Staff wear MUD Jeans uniforms made from 100% recycled cotton. Even the in-room guides are digital.
The building runs entirely gas-free. Air-source heat pumps save over 100,000 kg of CO2 per year. Thirty-two rooftop solar panels generate roughly 11,000 kWh annually. A Hydraloop greywater system recycles over 150,000 litres yearly for toilet flushing. Native trees and plants regenerate local biodiversity around the property. De Durgerdam holds Green Globe certification and targets 80% zero-waste by the end of 2026.
Rooms and suites inside a restored 18th-century waterfront inn, dressed in historical hues — ochre, putty, deep velvets — with Zuiderzee hand-painted joinery, hand-glazed tiles, and Hypnos beds dressed in organic linen. Categories range from compact classic rooms and a garden room with veranda access to intimate special rooms (one with a fireplace, one with a private garden) and lake-facing suites with extra space.
Bedrooms and Suites
thoughtfully designed bedrooms and suites colour-matched to the lakeside play of light in rich, historical hues, featuring local accents including decorative shells, Zuiderzee hand-painted joinery, hand-glazed tiles, tactile fabrics and velvets inspired by surrounding nature, and Hypnos beds with linen…
Garden Room - De Hof
This garden-facing room opens toward the landscaped grounds with floor-to-ceiling windows and direct access to the garden veranda. It is set up as a bright, nature-oriented retreat with the same calm, contemporary design language used throughout the hotel. The room’s…
Special Room - De Ziel
A snug and intimate room with either a private garden or a historic character, designed to feel more personal and atmospheric than the standard categories. It is styled in sunshine ochre with green tiling and marble accents, emphasizing the hotel’s…
Special Room - De Kerk
A distinctive special-category room with historic character and a cozy, intimate feel. It is one of the more individualized accommodations in the hotel, combining warm design tones with a strong sense of place.
Classic Room - De Brug
A compact, comfortable room styled in putty and sunny ochre tones, designed for a quiet and refined stay. The room is presented as the property’s classic entry category, focused on restful luxury and ease.
Suite De Zee
A suite category room that belongs to the hotel’s trio of unique suites within the historic building. The suite is a good fit for guests seeking extra space and a more elevated stay without departing from the hotel’s understated aesthetic.
Suite De Nok
A smaller suite option that still offers more space than the standard rooms and shares the hotel’s design-forward historic character. It sits among the three unique suites in the main building and provides a comfortable upgraded experience with a suite-level…
A sweet-spot refuge between meadows and lake shore, fifteen minutes from Amsterdam. Sleep in a 250-year-old inn rebuilt for the next 250.
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