Hotel Gastronomique de Echoput
Enjoyment in harmony with the Veluwe nature
Hotel Gastronomique de Echoput
At Hotel Gastronomique de Echoput, it's all about gastronomic enjoyment in harmony with the Veluwe nature. In 1955, the Klosse family acquired this unique location and transformed the original tea house 'De Echo' into a leading 5-star hotel. Located in the lush forests of Paleis Het Loo near Apeldoorn, the hotel offers 42 comfortable rooms and suites, each with breathtaking views of the surrounding centuries-old trees. Guests can enjoy modern facilities, including a game bar, exclusive meeting rooms, cooking studio, heated indoor pool, fitness center, and a small sauna, all designed to ensure a luxurious and relaxing stay. The nearby hiking and cycling routes offer plenty of opportunities to explore nature and enjoy this unique wildlife area.
Experience a gastronomic total experience
Grand Bistro Echo
At Grand Bistro Echo you taste the Veluwe. The kitchen cooks to the rhythm of the seasons: local Veluwe game, vegetables, herbs, mushrooms and fruits from the surrounding area form the base of pure, characterful dishes. Wine pairings, inspired by the Klosse family’s flavor theory, lift every course to a higher level. Complete your culinary experience with a package from Hotel Gastronomique De Echoput. Combine dinner with a restful overnight stay and a generous breakfast with bubbles, giving you extra time to enjoy the forest, the quiet and the hotel’s amenities. Private dining? Absolutely. De Echoput offers several spaces for groups: from one long table for around 30 guests to multiple round tables for a more intimate setting. Feel free to ask about the options; the team is happy to help plan. The kitchen carries a rich history. In the 1950s, De Echoput began as a teahouse; grandfather Jaap Klosse developed one of the Netherlands’ first refined game cuisines, laying the foundation for an award-winning tradition. Under “taste professor” Peter Klosse, the focus on unique wine pairings grew. Today, the third generation, led by Lodewijk Klosse, builds on this heritage—with Grand Bistro Echo as a contemporary stage for flavor, craftsmanship and the nature of the Veluwe.
A new generation of wild gastronomy
Wild Atelier
Tucked away in the heart of the Veluwe forest lies Wild Atelier – an intimate fine dining restaurant by Hotel Gastronomique De Echoput and Master Chef Jonathan Zandbergen. With just 24 seats each evening, Wild Atelier offers an exclusive culinary journey where wild game, nature, and storytelling come together. Vitality, craftsmanship, and seasonal ingredients are at the core of every dish. From venison to sea buckthorn, from North Sea crab to spruce tips – each course tells a story about the rich biodiversity of the Dutch landscape. The setting is warm and contemporary, designed to fully immerse you in a sensory experience. Top chef Jonathan Zandbergen brings his vision of health and sustainability to life with pure, local, and refined cuisine. In collaboration with the Klosse family – pioneers in wild gastronomy for decades – Wild Atelier opens a new chapter in De Echoput’s rich culinary tradition. Not a typical restaurant evening, but a carefully curated exploration of flavor, balance, and experience. Open for dinner from Wednesday through Saturday, reservation only. The restaurant opens its doors on Friday, June 27, 2025.
KEY FEATURES AND SERVICES
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Apenheul
Veluwe
Museum Palace Het Loo
“Cooking is saying: 'I love you.'”
"Food is an expression of love. Cooking is the way we say, 'I love you.'" - Peter Paul van den Breemen
Host: Béla Pálma
Chef Grand Bistro Echo: Peter Paul van den Breemen
Chef Wild Atelier: Jonathan Zandbergen