Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Trends, news, inspiration, and more
Valk Life is the online inspiration platform of Van der Valk, where you discover everything about our hotels, travel, lifestyle, food, family, and interior. From exclusive interviews and hotel updates to personal family stories, living trends, and Valk Kids tips: stay informed about the latest news and experience Van der Valk.
The latest news
Voted the most customer-friendly company in the Netherlands
News
Van der Valk won the title of 'Most Customer-Friendly Company in the Netherlands 2026' in the leisure category on Tuesday, June 2.
The research, conducted by MarketResponse, gave the hotel chain a score of 8.12, putting Van der Valk ahead of both Efteling and Toverland, last year's winner.
Marlijn van der Valk: From growing up in a hotel to General Manager
News
Growing up in a hotel sounds special, but for Marlijn van der Valk, it was ordinary. Until the age of sixteen, she lived with her family in Hotel Tiel and started working there at age twelve. Today, she is the general manager of Van der Valk Hotel Amersfoort A1. In Hotelvak The Podcast, Marlijn talks about her youth, her path to the family business, and her views on hospitality and entrepreneurship.
Yoga retreat on Texel
News
Looking for a yoga retreat in the Netherlands? Van der Valk Hotel Texel organizes a well-cared-for stay with yoga, relaxation, and time in nature. Stay three nights between the dunes and near the sea.
Valk Magazine
Valk Magazine
Inform, inspire, and news
What once started small has grown into a beloved magazine among Van der Valk hotel guests. In Valk Magazine you will find previews of new developments, interviews, and in-depth reports that make you curious about what's to come.
Refined Stories
Refined Stories
Be surprised
Meet the family: read stories from our regular guests, dive into the lives of family members, and discover the adventures of our staff. From Toos van der Valk – the 95-year-old "leading lady" still at the heart of family life – to passionate bartenders who know every face and favorite drink, and family members running a hotel by the sea, raising their children at the beach, to wedding rings found in our hotels. Be touched by the personal stories and get to know the warmth, hospitality, and unity that make Van der Valk so special.
A peek behind the scenes
Family
Meet different faces from the Van der Valk family, from adventurers and nature & horse enthusiasts to enthusiastic parents sharing their favorite family time.
Interior in focus
Lookbook
Be guided along stylish hotel interiors where design, ambiance, and comfort blend effortlessly. From characterful lookbooks of special hotels to sustainable and thoughtfully designed inspiration.
Culinary highlights
Delicious dishes
Discover the flavors behind the most beautiful dishes and culinary stories. Discover recipes, chef favorites, and surprising food spotlights ranging from fish and vegetables to seasonal specials!
Discover much more lifestyle
Discover much more lifestyle
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