 The Netherlands has had some pretty impressive castles throughout history. Many of these medieval castles have not survived, but luckily there are still some beautiful castles still worth a visit. These castles that you can still visit serve a purpose as this is the only way to preserve them as it costs quite a lot of money. For example some of them serve as a museum, hotel and others as a location for events like weddings and fairs. Let’s get on with the list, here’s the 8 most impressive castles in the Netherlands: Ammersoyen Castle Muiderslot castle is an impressive square shaped medieval castle in Muiden in the province of North Holland. It’s pretty close to Amsterdam so ideal for a day trip if you’re staying in the capital city. It houses a national museum and the castle has a moat with a drawbridge. Fun fact: the museum is depicted on the ace of clubs card in the standard deck of cards used in the Netherlands. Learn more: Muiderslot Castle. Castle de Haar De Haar Castle is the largest and most luxurious castle of the Netherlands and is located near Haarzuilens in Utrecht. It has a pretty impressive interior and located next to the castle you’ll find a chapel. Around the castle lay a park and the gardens. Every year the Elf Fantasy Fair takes place on this location… a perfect opportunity to dress up like an elf, hobbit, witch or whatever creature you like, I guess everything can be enjoyable as long as there’s beer:P Learn more: De Haar Castle. Castle Doorwerth Doorwerth castle is a medieval castle that’s being used as a hotel, restaurant and location for several events, parties and weddings. Fun fact: It’s said that the ghost of a girl that once starved to dead inside the castle still wanders around…. so maybe bring an extra sandwich: More about Castle Doorwerth Castle Duurstede A medieval castle in the town Wijk bij Duurstede in the province of Utrecht. The castle has an impressive tower referred to as the ‘Bourgondisch Toren’. Fun fact for the Dutch: The location was used in the movie ‘De Diamant’ of ‘Bassie & Adriaan’. Learn more: Duurstede Castle. Doornenburg Castle  This castle consists of a smaller castle and a main castle which are connected by a narrow wooden bridge. It’s one of the largest and best preserved castles in the country so definitely worth a look! Long ago there there was a fortified house known as Villa Dorenburc on this location instead of castle, over time it grew and expanded into a fortified castle. Learn more: Doornenburg Castle. Muiderslot Castle  Muiderslot castle is an impressive square shaped medieval castle in Muiden in the province of North Holland. It’s pretty close to Amsterdam so ideal for a day trip if you’re staying in the capital city. It houses a national museum and the castle has a moat with a drawbridge. Fun fact: the museum is depicted on the ace of clubs card in the standard deck of cards used in the Netherlands. Learn more: Muiderslot Castle. Radboud Castle  Radboud castle dates back to the 13th century and was build by order of Floris V for protection against the infiltrations in the area of the Frisians. Learn more: Radboud Castle. Slot Loevestein  Castle Loevestein is a castle and fortress near Poederoijen and build by the knight Dirc Loef van Horne.He used it as a residence, from which he could hold raids and could illegal toll passerby’s. Not such a noble beginning:) There’s currently also a museum housed in the castle and is one of the most well known castles in the country. Learn more: Slot Loevestein.     Comments are closed.
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