The Netherlands, TerschellingAugust 25, 2025, by Maartje

Restaurant and boutique hotel AEST, Terschelling

By the sea, Eat & Drink, Accommodation
The Netherlands, Terschelling, August 25, 2025, by Maartje

Restaurant and boutique hotel AEST, Terschelling

In podcast SUITCASE STORIES we shout it from the rooftops again: Terschelling is just as much fun as, say, Italy. Of course, we certainly promote variety, but seriously: don't discount our own islands. Especially not when gems like the new restaurant and boutique hotel AEST, on Terschelling, opened by two hospitality professionals who met at De Librije in Zwolle (not at the table, mind you, but at work). As the AEST website states: "Sander and Michel's shared love of gastronomy, craftsmanship, and discovering pure flavors immediately formed a strong foundation for their friendship." And thus, the foundation of AEST.

Aest, Terschelling

Aest, Terschelling

Just outside the 'busyness' (well, busy is of course relative – how busy is Terschelling ever compared to Amsterdam or Rotterdam? Right, but you get the point) in the charming village of Hoorn, West-Terschelling, Sander Wever and Michel opened the Kivithun restaurant and boutique hotel AEST (pronounced "east"). It opened its doors in mid-July 2025, and it's a true gem.

Chef Sander earned his stripes in the kitchen of De Librije and here he does his thing with as many island products as possible. The daily catch from local fishermen and vegetables that still taste of the Terschelling soil (not literally, of course: again, you get…Exactly). The menu changes with the seasons, as it should.

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Sommelier Michel has created a wine list that does justice to the cuisine, and for those who prefer a more non-alcoholic option, there are juice and tea pairings to complement the menu. Ha!

Besides dining, there are also three luxury suites. All three exude the tranquility of Terschelling, thanks to the natural materials, soft colors, and a freestanding bathtub – comfort without the fuss. Breakfast is freshly prepared, of course.

AEST is what the island needed: not a tourist attraction, but a place where hospitality and gastronomy go hand in hand. A true asset to Terschelling.

Book AEST Terschelling here

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