Index
1 Westergasfabriek Amsterdam 2 Event venues Gashouder Zuiveringshal West Transformatorhuis Openbare Verlichting Machinegebouw Westelijk Meterhuis Break out venues Westerpark3 Facilities and services 4 Getting there
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Westergasfabriek Amsterdam
Meeting place for refreshing ideas
Westergasfabriek is a renovated 19th century industrial complex set in modern landscaped parkland - just a stone’s throw away from Amsterdam city centre. With 5,000 m2 venue space, 14 breakout rooms and 14 hectares of outfield, Westergasfabriek is the perfect location to host a wide variety of events such as congresses, exhibitions, workshops, product launches, dinner parties and fashion shows.
Westergasfabriek’s venues are sturdy and ruggedly elegant, with weatherworn walls, high ceilings and huge original roof constructions. The industrial buildings are tastefully renovated and meet all the comforts of modern time, including a high speed fibre-optic network and WiFi throughout the park.
We’ll make every effort to ensure your event here is successful. Whether you’re looking for an empty venue or a fully serviced event, you’ll find what you want at Westergasfabriek.
Are you looking for an inspiring location? Westergasfabriek might be the place for you.
www.westergasfabriek.com events@westergasfabriek.nl +31(0)20- 5860710
Event Venues
Gashouder
Size: 2.538 m2
Measurements: 14,5 (H) x 53,8 (W) x 53,8 (L)
Capacity: Maximum 3500 p / Theater 2100 p / Seated dinner 1100 p
The Gashouder (Gasholder) is the most iconic building on the Westergasfabriek site. A beautiful circular hall of over 2500 m2 where you can literally take your space. The pillar-less interior with an impressive cast iron roof construction is unique in its own. Anyone who visits an event here will surely never forget it.
Zuiveringshal West
Size: 1200 m2
Measurements: 17,6 (H) x 18 (W) x 67 (L)
Capacity: Maximum 1500 p / Theater 1000 p / Seated dinner 700 p
The Zuiveringshal West (West Refinery) stretches along the waterside. The listed interior is long and high with weathered walls and a vast iconic ceiling. It is one of Westergasfabriek’s most versatile venues.
Transformatorhuis
Size: 700 m2
Measurements: 9,7 (H) x 16 (W) x 46 (L)
Capacity: Maximum 750 p / Theater 600 p / Seated dinner 400 p
The Transformatorhuis (Transformer House) is a charming building with an exceptional timber roof construction and long, high windows. The Transformatorhuis is situated next to the Gashouder.
Openbare Verlichting
Size: 480 m2
Measurements: 10 (H) x 20 (W) x 24 (L)
Capacity: Maximum 400 p / Theater 250 p / Seated dinner 220 p
At the center of the long Zuiveringsgebouw on the Pazzanistraat is the Openbare Verlichting (Public Lighting). This unadorned hall has a striking mezzanine balcony running around the interior. The space is equipped as a turnkey congress setting. It is situated adjacent to the Zuiveringshal West and opposite the Machinegebouw (Machine Building). These buildings are often combined for hosting larger events.
Machinegebouw
Size: 330 m2
Measurements Main hall: 12,1 (H) x 11 (W) x 24,7 (L) Measurements Chapel: 10,9 (H) x 5,5 (W) x 8,7(L)
Capacity: Maximum 265 p / Theater 200 p / Seated dinner 180 p
The Machinegebouw (Machine Building) is one of the smaller
event locations. The rugged factory building has high arched windows that give it a church-like atmosphere. The building is completely freestanding and offers two spaces: a light hall with a wooden roof and a smaller adjoining room known as ‘the chapel’.
Westelijk Meterhuis
Size: 70m2
Measurements Main meeting room: 7,5 (H) x 4,8 (W) x 5,9 (L) Measurements Breakouts 1 & 2: 2,7 (H) x 2,9 (W) x 3,4 (L) Capacity: Maximum 40 p / Theater 24 p / Meeting 14 p
The Westelijk Meterhuis (Western Meter House) proves that good things come in small packages. This modestly sized building on the corner of the Pazzanistraat is fully furnished and has four separate rooms. This makes it flexible to use for meetings, trainings, breakout sessions, workshops or as temporary office space. The Westelijk Meterhuis is often used as a production office or press centre for larger events.
Break out venues
Westergasfabriek BV rents out sixty percent of the buildings on the site to permanent occupants. These tenants include creative businesses, cultural organisations and several entertainment venues. Some of these locations are also available to hire for congresses, festivals and other events. A total of 14 break outs are available, mostly fully equipped (including bars, furniture, light and sound). They are frequently used in combination with the Westergasfabriek event venues.
Westerpark
Manifestation area, Canal promenade, squares and others Total size: 14 hectares
The buildings of Westergasfabriek are situated in a beautiful modern city park. It is frequently used for outdoor events, often in combination with the venues. It gives many opportunities to give a real ‘festival flair’ to an event or simply to create extra space. Tents can be set up in the various outdoor areas.
Facilities and services
Westergasfabriek venues can be rented empty, giving you complete freedom to set your event up according to your wishes. You can also choose to have Westergasfabriek partially or completely service your event.
Together with our partners we can provide full service solutions for an event from beginning to end. We work with producers, caterers, technicians and other services specialised in the buildings of Wester-gasfabriek. They offer the service and quality we find important for a competitive rate.
Technique
Outside areas Digital services
Event management Furnishing and styling
Registration & Video Hotels Transport Security Catering Tents Watertransport
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Getting there
Westergasfabriek is a stone’s throw away from Amsterdam’s city center. It is easy to reach by both car and public transport.
10 min from Amsterdam Central Station 10 min from Amsterdam City Center 5 min from the motorway exit 16 km from Schiphol Airport
Contact
We hope we have given you a good introduction to Westergasfabriek and what it has to offer. We will gladly consult with you personally on how to create your perfect event at Westergasfabriek in Amsterdam. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information or questions. We look forward to hearing from you.
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+31 (0)20 686 0710 events@westergasfabriek.nl www.westergasfabriek.com Westergasfabriek Polonceaukade 27, 1014 DA Amsterdam Postbus 14732, 1001 LE Amsterdam8000
m2 venue space14
breakout rooms16
km to Airport
8
restaurant/bars1
Gigabit internet14
hectares parklandFullservice
Catering A/V Styling Production Tenting WiFi Broadcasting Transportation Hotelservice Jetty/Boating
Venues
sizes in metres maximum number of persons per settingMain Venues m² length width height theatre diner reception
Gashouder 2538 53,8 53,8 14,5 2100 1100 3500
Zuiveringshal West 1200 67,0 18,0 17,6 1000 700 1500
Transformatorhuis 700 46,0 16,0 9,7 600 400 750
Openbare Verlichting 480 24,0 20,0 10,0 200 220 400
Machinegebouw Big hall 270 24,7 11,0 12,1 200 160 265
Small hall 60 10,9 5,5 8,7 50 40 50
Westelijk Meterhuis Main meetingroom 28 5,9 4,8 7,5 14 12 25
Breakout 1 10 3,4 2,9 2,7 6 4 6
Breakout 2 10 3,4 2,9 2,7 6 4 6
Break Out Venues m² length width height theatre diner reception
MC Theater Studio 1 144 13,3 10,8 12,0 135 75 250 Studio 2 71 11,0 6,4 2,9 75 55 75 Theatre hall 260 22,8 11,3 7,0 305 260 500 Foyer 148 8,8 16,9 17,6 135 75 250 WesterUnie 600 24,0 21,0 8,0 250 220 500 WesterLiefde 230 25,0 12,0 8,0 120 120 250
Dutchview Studios Studio 1 190 14,8 12,8 5,6 70 -
-Studio 2 190 14,8 12,8 5,6 70 -
-Mediacafé Restaurant 160 20,0 6,0 8,0 - 80 160
Ketelhuis Cinema 1 142 14,9 9,5 4,6 145 - 200
Cinema 2 61 8,1 7,1 3,9 50 -
-Cinema 3 61 8,1 7,1 3,9 50 -
-North Sea Jazz Club Main Hall 280 19,8 14,1 3,8 250 150 450
Restaurant 67 8,5 7,9 3,2 - 60 80
Outside area 14 hectares: manifestation area, park, squares, canal promenade
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Parkeergarage Westerpark Nachtbus 348
< Tram 10 < Tram 10 Amsterdam Centrum > G O S S C H A L K L A A N KLÖNNEPLEIN P A Z Z A N I S T R A A T Publiek Public
1 Bakkerswinkel bakery-shop / restaurant
2 North Sea Jazz Club club / restaurant
3 Toko MC restaurant / café
4 MC Theater theatre
5 Pacific Parc restaurant / café
6 Podium Mozaïek theatre studio
7 Raïnaraï restaurant
8 Proef restaurant
9 WestergasTerras restaurant / café
10 WesterUnie club
11 Espressofabriek coffee bar
12 Gallery 33 gallery
13 HouseHoldHardWare shop
14 Mediacafé restaurant
15Dutchview Studio television studio
16Battalion gallery
17Het Ketelhuis cinema / café
18Kallenbach gallery Organisaties Organisations 19Oi Mundo 20Soundscape Music 21Tony’s Chocolonely 22Parkers 23Big Shots 24ADCN 25 Bekijk ’t 26Iens 27 Kantoor Westergasfabriek 28Outfield
29Dutch Creative Council
30Sporting West
31Kinderdagverblijf SamSam
32Kunstbende
33Mister Kitchen
34Present Plus
35Parkregie Stadsdeel West
36Pand 020
37VARA
38Sica
39THNK
40IJsfontein
Evenement locaties Event locations
I Gashouder II De Bolletjes III WesterLiefde IVTransformatorhuis V Zuiveringshal West VIWestelijk Meterhuis VIIMachinegebouw
VIIIOpenbare Verlichting
Park
A Aanlegsteiger Jetty
B Kanaalpromenade Canal Promenade
C Gashoudervijvers Gasometer ponds
D Beeldentuin Sculpture Garden
E Kinderboerderij Children’s Farm
F Korfbalveld Korfball Field
G Speeltuinen Playground
H Manifestatieterrein Events Site
J Marktplein Market Square
K Spartelvijver Paddling Pond
L Tennisbanen Tennis Courts
Voorzieningen Facilities
▲ Portiersloge Porter
WC WC Toilets
i Informatieborden Information
P Parkeren Parking
Gratis Wifi Free Wifi
European Heritage Award
ERIH sign
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Westerbrug Gashoudersbrug Fabrieksbrug
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