DEDICATED ESCAPE ROOM OWNERS

At De Gouden Kooi, it's all about creating unique escape rooms that fully immerse you in a world of experience and captivating stories. Each room is carefully designed not only to challenge you but also to plunge you into an atmosphere you'll never forget. From the tiniest details in the decor to the surprising twists in the story, everything is crafted to pull you into an adventure that completely absorbs you.

 

Our goal? To give you, young and old, an unforgettable day. Whether you're here for an exciting challenge with friends, a team-building activity with colleagues, or a fun outing with family, you'll always step into a world that captivates and inspires.

We continuously invest in our escape rooms to keep them fresh, innovative, and magical. At De Gouden Kooi, every game is an unforgettable experience filled with excitement, fun, and wonder!

De Gouden Kooi opened its doors on April 1, 2016, in a beautiful historic building in the heart of Mechelen. Three years later, on March 29, 2019, we launched a second location by the picturesque Dijle, near Haverwerf. This expansion marked a new chapter in our story, offering even more opportunities to share our passion for unique experiences.

 

At the end of 2019, we were honored with our first international award, a fantastic recognition of the extraordinary escape experience at Haverwerf. Since then, we’ve been adding several awards to our collection every year.

At De Gouden Kooi, we proudly say that today we are known as one of the best escape room centers in Belgium. But we don't just sit back and relax! We’re always looking for ways to improve our escape rooms and everything that comes with them.

 

We believe your experience starts before you even arrive and only ends after the debrief. From the moment you book, we build up the excitement and anticipation. We want you to look back on a fantastic adventure with a big smile on your face.

 

Our goal? To give you an unforgettable experience from start to finish that will stay with you for a long time!

Our golden team

  • Jan

    Founder

    Chief Escape Officer

  • Bert

    Founder

    Chief Creative Officer

  • Laure-Anne

    Getting things done

    Operations Manager

  • Nathan

    Speciality: film, image and sound

    Experience Designer

  • Thomas

    Speciality: allrounder

    Experience Designer

  • Cato

    Your perfect host

    Branch Manager

    • Charity

    At De Gouden Kooi, we want to support a good cause to show our appreciation for their work. That’s why, since 2017, we’ve been continuously supporting various charitable organizations.

     

    When you make a booking with us, you have the option to make a voluntary donation of €0.50. De Gouden Kooi will double that amount, ensuring that €1 per booking goes to the chosen charity.

     

    It’s a small gesture, but every little bit helps make a difference.

     

    Through this initiative, we’ve already been able to support organizations like Sint-Vincentius Mechelen, the Warmste Week, and Kom op tegen Kanker.

     

    Each year, we can donate around €600 to charity. A big thank you to all the generous donors!