Sonnenborgh, in the heart of Utrecht, offers a unique, historic setting for your event. This 16th-century bastion with an 1853 observatory features various atmospheric spaces for meetings, parties, dinners, and more. Enjoy a stargazing session or a beautiful view of the garden. Suitable for 14-100 guests.
Sonnenborgh is historically an important site:
- It was built in 1552 on the orders of Emperor Charles V to defend the city of Utrecht against a new weapon: the movable cannon.
- The first Hortus Botanicus of Utrecht University was established here in 1639.
- In 1854, scientist Christoforus Buys Ballot founded an astronomical and meteorological institute (KNMI) at Sonnenborgh.
Discover the location yourself!
