nuOct 6, 2026, 13:55

Peter Gillis' holiday parks sold permanently for over 27 million euros

Three holiday parks belonging to Peter Gillis have been sold at auction for 27.3 million euros to cover a substantial debt owed to creditor Marc van Rooi. Despite this sale, Gillis still faces significant financial burdens including tax obligations and must manage his remaining properties in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Three Dutch holiday parks owned by Peter Gillis have been sold for a total of 27.3 million euros to satisfy a significant debt owed to creditor Marc van Rooi. The properties, including Prinsenmeer in Ommel, Brugse Heide in Valkenswaard, and Stadsresort Valkenburg, were auctioned off following a court decision in Den Bosch that allowed the forced sale to proceed. The auction process attracted massive public attention, with tens of thousands of viewers tuning in to the live event organized by Vastgoed Veiling.

Despite the successful sale of these three locations, Peter Gillis continues to face serious financial challenges. He remains responsible for outstanding tax debts and additional auction costs. While these parks have now been sold, Gillis retains ownership of six other closed parks within the Netherlands as well as three currently operating locations in Belgium. The businessman, well-known from his television reality show, had previously attempted to block the sale through legal means, but his efforts were unsuccessful.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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