A great place for a team outing near Amsterdam

Beach club Timboektoe is a great place for a team outing near Amsterdam! We’re located in Wijk aan Zee, just a 30-minute drive from Amsterdam and Haarlem. You’ll experience an immediate holiday feeling as soon as you get out of your car, see the vast beach, and breathe in the fresh sea air. From the terrace of our laid-back beach club, you can enjoy the view. With a drink in your hand, nice company, some bites on the table. Doesn’t that sound like summer?

If you’re looking for fun team outing ideas, Timboektoe is what you need! A company outing can help forge a bond between colleagues while having fun. Together with our partners, we organize great activities for corporate events on the beach, in the surf, and, in the dunes. No matter how big or small the group is, we can offer you and your employees a day you will never forget. The possibilities are countless with different venues, a great vibe, and an excellent kitchen. Let’s explore some of the options! Do you already have an idea of what a fun company outing should look like? Make an appointment and we’ll start preparations right away!

Suggestions for a team outing at the beach

We have some great suggestions for a team outing at the beach for you! When you’re planning a team outing, you’re probably looking for original team outing activities to do during the day. You might consider the team’s interests and hobbies and what would appeal to them the most. Perhaps you also want the activities to contribute to better team performance. A change of scenery helps people get out of their daily routines. Time to relax and give an impulse to communication and creativity! Talking about scenery: the beach is a fantastic setting to reach these goals, as most people will gravitate to it.

Strand Noordpier: a paradise for watersports and beach games

You can find Timboektoe at Strand Noordpier, a paradise for watersports and beach games. It has the broadest beach in the Netherlands! This enormous area of sand is perfect for long walks and collecting shells. It is located on the north side of the Noordzeekanaal, the channel which leads to the ports of Amsterdam. You’ll probably be able to spot some impressive ships heading out to sea!

Strand Noordpier is also a paradise for surfers, it’s one of the best surf spots in the Netherlands. The piers at the channel’s entrance provide shelter from the winds, creating the best waves to ride on! If you have never done it but would like to give it a try: the crew of surf school Ozlines would be happy to teach you how to surf! And when you come back to us, it’s time to relax! We’ll serve you drinks and tasty food at the beach club!

The beach in front of Timboektoe is an official “activiteitenstrand”, meaning it is an officially appointed zone for beach activities. Wind, water, and sand give plenty of possibilities for an adventurous day among the elements! Rafting, power kiting, or land boarding: can you feel the adrenaline running through your veins? Or have a go at archery or beach golf! Learn how to make a sand sculpture or play a game of beach volleyball with your co-workers. No wonder Strand Noordpier is a popular destination for all ages!

The best activities for a team outing

We offer some of the best activities for a team outing, but it’s up to you to decide what the day is going to look like. There’s a wide range of original team activities at the beach, and we offer them together with our partners. They take care of the materials and professional guidance, we provide you with a nice and comfortable venue with delicious food and drinks. Here are all the ingredients for a fantastic team outing!

Take a look at the websites of our partners, Ozlines Surf, Outstanding Events, and De Strandfabriek to see which activities are currently on offer! Outstanding Event’s gallery contains some nice pictures and videos and gives you a good impression of a fun day at the beach!

Turn your company trip into a team-building outing

Of course, you can do some activities with the team for fun. But you can also turn your company trip into a team-building outing. There’s always room for improvement on the work floor and in the office. Our vast beach gives plenty of room to work on that! Team-building activities are a great way to improve communication and enhance the employee experience. Doing team-building corporate events can be extremely effective, but requires careful planning.

If you want to do a team-building activity with us, the goal of the activity needs to be clear, otherwise, it’s just a fun event. Great, but it doesn’t serve your purpose. When the goal is clear, we need to find the best activity to meet that goal. There are many group outings to choose from, but which activity tackles the team’s issues best? Surely doing a non-verbal activity won’t help your team improve on their communication skills!

Last but not least, make sure the team outing is inclusive. Especially when doing team-building activities, you want to target the whole team, not just a part of it. These are some big questions to answer. Don’t let this overwhelm you! We have lots of experience in organizing team-building activities.

Contact us, tell us what your goals and wishes are. Our event manager is happy to help you design a fun and effective team-building day at our beach club near Amsterdam!

Fun team outing with a purpose

So, you want to do a fun team outing with a purpose? After we’ve established what you want to achieve, it’s time to choose one or more activities that fit the mold. To help you get some inspiration we’ll tell you about a couple of activities that are a good choice if you want your team to stimulate collaboration, competition, or creativity!

Team activities focusing on collaboration

Almost all team activities require a fair amount of collaboration. However, some of these activities challenge your employee’s communication skills to the max. During a GPS tour for example! Each group will be given a GPS device and a backpack containing a couple of mysterious items. The tour will take them along the beach, through the dunes, and to the village of Wijk aan Zee. There will be challenging tasks to be completed and puzzles to be solved along the way. Thinkers and doers have to collaborate to score the most points!

Do you want your team to collaborate, but don’t feel like doing a GPS tour? How about one of our Expeditions? Expeditie Robinson is your chance to live out the TV series! Or go on an Expedition you can only do in Wijk aan Zee: our very own Expeditie Noordpier! The history of this fascinating Dutch building project runs like a thread through this unique and fun group activity! It takes some energy to finish this expedition. Teams need to be cooperative, communicative, and creative. But that’s not enough! It also requires problem-solving skills and physical strength to beat the other teams! Let’s see how each colleague can contribute to a successful team effort. Don’t be surprised if you discover a hidden talent or skill in your team!

Doing a competitive staff outing

Is your team up for a challenge? How about doing a competitive staff outing? We’ve got many to choose from! The North Sea at Wijk aan Zee is a perfect place for rafting. You can form teams of up to ten people per raft. A professional instructor will teach you the most important rafting techniques. Once you’ve mastered the basics, it’s time to race! We’ll start on the beach, enter the water for the race and the finish will also be on the beach. Which team is the fastest?

If you are looking for competitive company outings, but don’t want to get wet, choose activities in the dunes or on the beach. The dunes are a great place for a challenging and exciting laser game activity. We’ll supply the materials and the instructions and tell you about the kinds of games you can play. Choose your teammates and let the games begin!

Or have a go at the one and only Olympic beach game: beach volleyball! Yes, this is a classic, but favorite for a team outing. If you want to have a sporty activity and try something new, we suggest you do beach hockey. Don’t underestimate this one! The ball is flying in all directions, making it a very intense but fun group activity!

Time to sparkle some creativity during a team outing

Maybe there are some hidden creative gems among your team: time to sparkle some creativity during a team outing! We’ve got a couple of original activities that will help you achieve just that. Doing work outings at the beach is more than building sand castles. You’ll be making your own sand sculpture instead!

Our excellent instructors will teach you how to make a sand sculpture as a team. Time to make a plan, distribute tasks, and have a go! The instructor will be around for some useful advice and a bit of creative input if needed!

Sand doesn’t care about a few drops of rain, but making a sand sculpture in a storm just isn’t a good idea at all. Sometimes the weather prevents us from doing outdoor activities. Fortunately, we have some indoor group activities as well. Our painting workshop is a relaxing and creative activity. Use your imagination to create a beautiful seascape and see what your colleagues have created afterward!

Choose the best team outing for your crew

You see, there’s a lot to choose from. Just browse through the websites of our organizing partners to see the current offer. We can tell you more about which activities suit your purpose or which ones make a good combination. Feel free to contact us. Together we can design a great team day with delicious food and great activities!

The right venue for each group size

Timboektoe is a great place to enjoy life at the beach, and we have the right venue for each group size. It doesn’t matter if your company has four employees or if you want to organize a great corporate event. If you’re with a small group, we have a table available for you at the restaurant. We have lots of great spots available: on the terrace, in the beach club, and near the fireplace. Take a look around and tell us what you think is the best place for your team!

We’ll book the Kaslounge for you if you’d like to have some privacy during your team outing and your group is 25 persons max. This lounge is inside Timboektoe but is separated from the rest of our restaurant by the sea. A great place overlooking the beach and the North Sea! Our event location can be booked for corporate outings, business meetings, or workshops. You can also rent it privately, for a jubilee, a family day, or whatever reason there is for a celebration! Send us an email to make a reservation.

Rent your own beach club

If you’re with a large group, you can even rent your own beach club! Next to Timboektoe you’ll find Kamango. A fully equipped beach bar, with its own toilets, terrace, and a cozy fireplace. Our friendly staff will be serving drinks and delicious food! No need for stress, and no deadlines to make! Just enjoy a fun day at the beach with your co-workers. Can you imagine yourself sitting here?

We love to turn your team outing into an unforgettable experience. We’ll decorate Kamango according to your wishes and there are many additional facilities that you can book. Like a podium, or professional DJ equipment if you’re up for an afterparty! Do you want a wheelbarrow filled to the brim with summer beers? We can arrange that! And just as easily we place some extra fire casks and firewood on the terrace for a nice and cozy atmosphere! Do you have any ideas for team activities and what your perfect location for a company outing would look like? Tell us your wishes, and we’ll do our best to make them come true!

Kamango can be booked 7 days a week, all year round. It’s possible to rent this unique spot at one of the most beautiful beaches in the Netherlands for half a day or a full day. If you’re organizing a multi-day event you can rent the venue for several consecutive days. We’ll be happy to give you more information about the possibility of renting a private beach club.

Delicious food and drinks

A team outing isn’t complete without delicious food and drinks! Like the activities, we have a couple of options. Small groups can pick their favorite from our menu. Don’t forget to take a look at the chalkboards to see what the specials of the week are! Our chefs cook nearly always with biological ingredients only. It’s tasty and varied because we use vegetables of the season. Served in an original vegan dish, or alongside biological meat or sustainable seafood! Please inform us about dietary restrictions in advance, so we can prepare a suitable and tasty alternative!

Corporate beach BBQ

When your team consists of at least 20 people, you can end the day with a corporate beach BBQ. It’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t like BBQ! Enjoy some great company and a spectacular sunset while tasting delicious food. We’ll be preparing a unique and succulent BBQ. With crusty bread, homemade dips, and superb side dishes. The chefs grill juicy burgers, tender chicken, and epic vegan dishes for you. But our salmon steals the show! Enjoy the best salmon steaks straight from the BBQ. And if you’re with 30 persons or more, we’ll make you a whole grilled salmon. Nicely seasoned following the chef’s secret recipe. Do you want to book your own Easy Going BBQ? Contact us!

Burger Buffet

Is your group too small to book the Easy Going BBQ on the beach, but would you still like to have a BBQ party? Book our Burger Buffet! For groups of at least 10 persons, our chefs will be grilling the best burgers! Made from the finest Black Angus beef, and topped with bacon, dill, pickles, red onion, and mustard mayonnaise. For vegan co-workers, we’ll be preparing a surprise vegan burger. The burger buffet is going to be a mouthwatering experience for everyone!

Walking Dinner

If you want the dinner for your team outing to be social and original, choose our walking dinner! We’ll be serving six courses in total during a period of 2,5 hours Your employees can sit wherever they like and our staff will bring each course to them. No speeches, formal table arrangements, a walking dinner is all about variety and flexibility! Our chefs cook biologically and we often use seasonable products, therefore the menu varies. Walking dinner is possible for 30 people or more. Please contact us for more information!

Three-course dinner at sea

If you think all three above mentioned options are a bit too laid-back: don’t worry! We also serve a three-course dinner at sea for groups! We will compose a tasteful dinner consisting of a starter, a main course, and a dessert. Please contact us for more information about our three-course dinner. After we’ve informed you about the possibilities, it is up to you to decide what dishes we will be serving.

Custom-made team outings for each budget

With our custom-made team outings, it’s fairly easy to make a perfect day for each group size and budget. Choose a venue that is appropriate for your group size. Pick the activities you like best and suit your team-building purpose if needed. The same holds for the dinner options: just choose the one that appeals to you the most and fits your budget. To help the budget holder a bit you can also choose a drinking deal. Just Grolsch Kornuit, house wine, sodas, coffee, and tea, or a fully open bar? You can find all the options in the group menu.

Do you have an idea of what your team outing should look like? Our event manager can talk you through the possibilities. When we know what your wishes are, we will inform you about the price of the entire package. If you’re not sure how to fill in the day, we’ll help you out by giving some useful advice.

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