All castle to visit in the Netherlands

Step into history at the majestic castles in the Netherlands. These 46 architectural wonders offer a glimpse into the past with their grand structures and historical significance.

Are you interested in exploring historic castles? These are the must-see castles in the Netherlands:

  1. Castle De Haar1

    Castle De Haar

     Haarzuilens
    Castle De Haar is the largest and most luxurious castle in the Netherlands. The castle illustrates the world of luxury in which the baron family lives. The museum consists of the castle, a collection of art objects and the surrounding park and the associated property. Both the guest houses and serva
  2. Muiderslot2

    Muiderslot

     Muiden
    The Muiderslot from 1285 is a medieval moated castle. It is a square castle with five towers, battlements, embrasures and a drawbridge. One of the inhabitants of the castle was the Dutch writer and poet Pieter Cornelis Hooft, who lived there in the seventeeth century. The visitor is taken back in ti
  3. Online discount!Kasteel Keukenhof3

    Kasteel Keukenhof

     Lisse
    Kasteel Keukenhof is a castle from 1640. It was built as a mansion for the former commander of the VOC, Adriaen Maertensz. Block. In the 19th century, the towers were built, and the house became a castle. The various rooms are decorated with furniture from different style periods and years. The inte
  4. Huis Doorn4

    Huis Doorn

     Doorn
    Huis Doorn is a water castle from the 14th century that was rebuilt as an elegant villa at the end of the 18th century. The interior originates from the imperial palaces in Potsdam and Berlin. The interior illustrates how royal families lived. In addition there are imperial art objects on display.
  5. Doorwerth Castle5

    Doorwerth Castle

     Doorwerth
    The rich history of the castle, of more than seven centuries, boasts glorious periods as well as darker ones. Nowadays, Doorwerth Castle shines in all its 17th century glory, including a gatehouse, coach house and stables. The vegetable garden is managed so beautifully that you’d expect it to still
  6. Amerongen Castle6

    Amerongen Castle

     Amerongen
    The building and interior of Castle Amerongen have a remarkable character that has developed over the centuries. Originally, the castle is a thirteenth-century residential tower built in the Rhine floodplains. In the sixteenth century, Goert van Reede settled on the castle. This family stayed for ov
  7. Slot Loevestein7

    Slot Loevestein

     Poederoijen
    Slot Loevestein is a fortress and a castle. The history of the castle goes back 650 years and is divided into three periods: Middle Ages, state prison and the Dutch Waterline. The castle illustrates the story of these three periods. The most notable period is the period of the state prison. The most
  8. Slot Zeist8

    Slot Zeist

     Zeist
    Slot Zeist was built in the seventeenth century as a place of enjoyment for Count of Nassau-Odijk, Willem Adriaan. The ‘style rooms’ feature a classic decoration in baroque style. Temporary exhibitions are organized in the cultural, right wing of the castle. The garden features sculpture exhibitions
  9. Twickel Castle9

    Twickel Castle

     Ambt Delden
    Twickel is a castle that is mentioned for the first time in 1347. The oldest parts of the current castle date from the 16th century. It is situated on an estate of four thousand hectares that consists of fields and meadows, forests with old oaks, meres, lakes, heathes and ‘houtwallen’. On the proper
  10. Limburgs Museum10

    Limburgs Museum

     Venlo
    At the Limburgs Museum in Venlo, discover how the history of the Netherlands began thousands of years ago. This is where the first people and farmers settled. With interactive exhibitions, events and the best stories for young and old, the museum brings the history and culture of Limburg to life. Wh
  11. Hoensbroek Castle11

    Hoensbroek Castle

     Hoensbroek
    Hoensbroek Castle is one of the largest castles in the Netherlands. The oldest part of the castle dates back to 1250. There are more than forty authentically furnished rooms in the museum. The rooms are decorated in the style of different periods, from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. The collec
  12. Duivenvoorde castle12

    Duivenvoorde castle

     Voorschoten
    Duivenvoorde Castle in the Village of Voorschoten is one of the oldest castles in South Holland. The rooms are decorated as if the castle is still inhabited. They are filled with objects such as Oriental and European porcelain, Delftware and silverware. Family portraits from the 16th and 17th centur
  13. Slot Zuylen13

    Slot Zuylen

     Oud-Zuilen
    Slot Zuylen is a medieval castle that was rebuilt into a manor house in the 18th century. The most famous inhabitant of the castle was the Dutch writer and composer Belle van Zuylen. A guide leads visitors around the rooms of the castle, including the dining room, the guest room, the kitchen and the
  14. Museum de Fundatie14

    Museum de Fundatie

     Heino
    Museum de Fundatie, Kasteel het Nijenhuis the Nijenhuis is a museum of visual art. The museum is located in the Nijenhuis, an estate with manor. The collection that is exhibited in the castle is based on the collection of Dirk Hannema, former director of Museum Boijmans. It is a varied collection t
  15. Heeswijk Castle15

    Heeswijk Castle

     Heeswijk-Dinther
    Heeswijk Castle is a former water fortress from the 11th century. The museum illustrates the housing condition in the middle of the 19th century. The visitor is guided through the castle by a guide that tells the story of the extraordinary life in the castle. Among others, the tour goes through the
  16. De Fraeylemaborg16

    De Fraeylemaborg

     Slochteren
    The Fraeylemaborg is a castle situated on an estate of 23 hectares from the 19th century. The interior illustrates how people lived in a luxury house. The interior consists of precious antiques and everyday personal objects and the collection includes works by the Dutch painter Gerrit van Houten (18
  17. Castle Groeneveld17

    Castle Groeneveld

     Baarn
    Castle Groeneveld is located on the outskirts of Baar, in a natural environment. It was built around 1970 by the wealthy merchant Marcus Mamuchet to enjoy nature. Key themes in Castle Groeneveld are sustainable growth and green innovations. Around these themes exhibitions, events and debates are org
  18. Kasteel Huis Bergh18

    Kasteel Huis Bergh

     's-Heerenberg
    Kasteel Huis Bergh is one of the largest castles in the Netherlands. The castle is semi enclosed by a rampart, and surrounded by a moat. The history of the castle dates back to the 13th century, but the most important remaining parts date from the 14th, 15th and 17th centuries. The collection consis
  19. Kasteel Radboud19

    Kasteel Radboud

     Medemblik
    Kasteel Radboud is a castle that dates back to 1288. It is the only remaining West Frisian ‘dwangburcht’ of Floris the Fifth. The collection consists of objects that illustrate the history of the building. The permanent exhibition shows life in the Middle Ages and the history of Medemblik. For child
  20. Stedelijk Museum Breda20

    Stedelijk Museum Breda

     Breda
    You can only visit us for a while: from Monday 14 November the museum will be closed for six months. On to May 2023: then we celebrate the festive reopening of our brand new museum. A busy period begins in the museum: we are going to realize an even more beautiful and better museum that is worthwhi
  21. Museum MORE | Kasteel Ruurlo21

    Museum MORE | Kasteel Ruurlo

     Ruurlo
    In the wooded surroundings of the Achterhoek region, lies Ruurlo Castle, a rich monument surrounded by an English landscape garden. This second location of Museum More focuses on the life and work of grand master Carel Willink. The display shows the development of a searching artist who later manage
  22. Kasteel Rosendael22

    Kasteel Rosendael

     Rozendaal
    Kasteel Rosendael is a late medieval castle with historical furnishings. The museum illustrates how people lived in castles in the past. The collection includes silver objects, porcelain and furniture. It also features a park with a chain bridge, streams, ponds and a shell gallery with a surprising
  23. Kasteel Hernen23

    Kasteel Hernen

     Hernen
    Kasteel Hernen is a medieval castle from the 14th century. Only a part of the castle is accessible. The rooms are empty. Partly thanks to the Chemin de ronde, the Middle Ages are still very present. Behind the castle is an area with an old church path with field ovens from the Middle Ages.
  24. Ruïne van Brederode24

    Ruïne van Brederode

     Santpoort
    The Ruïne van Brederode is the family castle of the Lords of Brederode who played an important role in the country's history. It was one of the first square castles, built by Willem van Brederode at the request of the Count of Holland, Floris V. The Ruïne van Brederode is the first National Monument
  25. Cannenburgh Castle25

    Cannenburgh Castle

     Vaassen
    The Cannenburgh Castle is a medieval castle that had its heyday in the 18th century. The castle has ancient walls and has a historical interior. The collection includes paintings, porcelain and several pieces of furniture from the 18th century. Visitors learn about the living environment of the staf
  26. Ammersoyen Castle26

    Ammersoyen Castle

     Ammerzoden
    Kasteel Ammersoyen was built around 1350 and is one of the best preserved examples of a closed medieval Dutch castle with round corner towers and a fortress. Partly thanks to the great hall and the cabinet, the interior feels medieval. It features an exhibition on objects that were found in the moat
  27. Doornenburg Castle27

    Doornenburg Castle

     Doornenburg
    The cellars and ‘Ridderzaal’ of the Doornenburg Castle are in the architectural style of the Middle Ages. The history of the Doornenburg Castle covers approximately seven hundred years. The Middle Ages and the Second World War were important time periods for the castle. Every third Sunday of the mon
  28. Fort Pannerden28

    Fort Pannerden

     Doornenburg
    The fortress of the Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie has Unesco World Heritage status. Hidden under the earth, the fort is five stories high and from the roof you have a spectacular view. Where else can you look across the Waal, Rhine and Pannerdensch Kanaal than here - at Doornenburg? Come to Fort Panne
  29. Menkemaborg29

    Menkemaborg

     Uithuizen
    The Menkemaborg is a borg in Groningen of which the oldest part dates back to the 14th century. It illustrates life in the 18th century. The rooms are decorated with silver, brass, porcelain, furniture and various portraits from the 17th and 18th century. Between the canals are gardens, including th
  30. Museum IJsselstein30

    Museum IJsselstein

     IJsselstein
    The exhibitions of Museum IJsselstein (MIJ) always focus on a current theme, a topic that plays an important role in society. Contemporary artists penetrate to the core and invite you to approach it from different perspectives. In addition, at MIJ you will see a collection of historical objects: a w
  31. Museum Helmond - Kunsthal Helmond31

    Museum Helmond - Kunsthal Helmond

     Helmond
    Museum Helmond is located partly in Castle Helmond and partly in the modern Boscotondo Hall (Kunsthal Helmond).
  32. Waterline Museum32

    Waterline Museum

     Bunnik
    The Waterline Museum tells the story of water in its capacity as an ally in defending the Netherlands between 1588 and 1940. The museum will bring the Waterline to life through personal stories, original elements and replicas, working models and digital media. The 50 metre-long model of the New Dutc
  33. Museum City Castle Zaltbommel33

    Museum City Castle Zaltbommel

     Zaltbommel
    Stadskasteel Zaltbommel is a monumental building from 1535 located in the city centre. On the ground floor, the museum illustrates the 16th century history of the ‘Bommelerwaard’. On the first floor paintings, Art Nouveau style copper works and various kinds of furniture are displayed. The museum al
  34. Castle Museum Julie Postel34

    Castle Museum Julie Postel

     Boxmeer
    Kasteelmuseum Boxmeer is housed in a castle that was used as a hospital and nursing home in 1800. From this castle, Sister Order the Congregation of Julie Postel dedicated themselves to society. Among other things, the museum displays relics, habits and a special collection of church silver. Also on
  35. Buitenplaats Beeckestijn35

    Buitenplaats Beeckestijn

     Velsen-Zuid
    Enter the most beautiful 'country house of Amsterdam'. Beeckestijn is one of the few large 18th-century estates in Kennemerland that has been preserved in its entirety. Rich Amsterdammers spent their summers at this imposing estate with its showy façade in the Louis XIV style, which features the pa
  36. City Museum Coevorden36

    City Museum Coevorden

     Coevorden
    The Stedelijk Museum Coevorden is housed in the Arsenal of Coevorden. The museum illustrates the story of the fortified town of Coevorden from the time in which the first viscount lived to the present. Coevorden was captured destroyed and rebuilt several times in its history. The museum features a c
  37. Kasteel-Museum Sypesteyn37

    Kasteel-Museum Sypesteyn

     Loosdrecht
    Kasteel-Museum Sypesteyn is housed in a castle surrounded by gardens and canals. Jonkheer Catharinus Henricus Cornelis Ascanius of Sypesteyn had the castle built at the beginning of the 20th century and decorated it with portraits and other artefacts from the family. He later added a collection of c
  38. Kasteel Wijlre estate38

    Kasteel Wijlre estate

     Wijlre
    Kasteel Wijlre estate brings together contemporary art, architecture, cultural heritage, and nature. Nestled in the rolling hills of South Limburg, the estate's expansive gardens and historic park surrounding the castle and carriage house offer a unique setting for contemplation and discovery. The H
  39. Museum of Egmond39

    Museum of Egmond

     Egmond aan Zee
    Museum van Egmond is the cultural history museum of Egmond. Life of people around 1900 near the sea. Beautiful paintings.
  40. Museum Kasteel Wijchen40

    Museum Kasteel Wijchen

     Wijchen
    Museum Kasteel Wijchen is located on the second floor of the castle of Wijchen. The Museum focuses on archaeology, local history and contemporary art. The archaeology section consists of finds from the region of Wijchen from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages. The exhibitions on regional history focus
  41. Rijssens Museum41

    Rijssens Museum

     Rijssen
    The Rijssens Museum is a city museum located in the stately manor house De Oosterhof, popularly known as 'The Castle'. The museum tells the remarkable history of one of the oldest cities in Twente through a varied collection and it gives a picture of how people lived back then. It displays art, trad
  42. The Dutch Hunting Museum42

    The Dutch Hunting Museum

     Doorwerth
    The Nederlands jachtmuseum is housed in the Doorwerth Castle. The exhibitions and public activities of the Nederlands jachtmuseum are part of the overall presentation of the castle. The national forestry collection is also housed in the castle. Central themes in the museum are the castle, hunting an
  43. Ruine van Teylingen43

    Ruine van Teylingen

     Voorhout
    The ruin of Teylingen is the remnant of the 13th-century hunting lodge and timber fortress of the counts of Holland. During the Eighty Years' War, the castle was severely damaged. Around 1614, the tower was restored and a residence was built on the outer castle. During a visit, history comes alive.
  44. Kasteelruïne - Fluweelengrot Valkenburg44

    Kasteelruïne - Fluweelengrot Valkenburg

     Valkenburg (LB)
  45. Dekema State45

    Dekema State

     Jelsum
    Dekema State is a former manor house (‘state’) located on an estate with moats, an orchard with old varieties of fruit and an ornamental garden and a forest park. The house is decorated as was common around 1930, just before the Second World War. The museum illustrates life and work during that time
  46. Kasteel Geldrop46

    Kasteel Geldrop

     Geldrop