Are you looking for a fun day out in the Netherlands? Whether you’re going on an outing with the whole family, friends or relatives, there is plenty to see and do in the Netherlands. Go to one of the beautiful cities, wonderful nature parks, and amusement parks or look for the lesser-known places and hidden gems.
To give you as much inspiration as possible, we have selected a few nice trips in the Netherlands for you, which we will discuss in the following; stay tuned.
Are you a real castle lover? Visit the special castles and fortresses in the Netherlands. Mostly you have the advantage that not only the castle is a feast for the eyes but also the natural environment in which they are located. Scattered throughout the country, you will find about 700 castles which date back to the middle ages.
If you visit a castle or two or three, you will easily be busy for a day. If you are a castle lover, you will surely enjoy it. Every castle has its charm and its own story.
4 best castles to visit in the Netherlands
Here, we will take a look at three best castles you can visit in Netherlands.
De Haar Castle
In Haarzuilens, close to Utrecht, you will find the monumental 19th-century castle, De Haar. It is the largest castle in the Netherlands. Designed by renowned Dutch architect PJH Cuypers, this neo-Gothic structure was built on the ruins of an older castle.
Heeswijk Castle
Heeswijk Castle is more than a thousand years old, which makes it one of the oldest castles in the Netherlands. Today, the castle is home to a museum which shows how the noble families used to live in the house.
Duurstede Castle
Duurstede Castle is located on a fairytale castle island and is surrounded by a pleasant park. Just the drawbridge over the moat at the entrance gives you that real castle feeling.
Huis Bergh Castle
Have you always wanted to spend the night in a castle? In Kasteel Huis Bergh, it is possible! Kasteel Huis Bergh’s suites are located in two old towers on the castle’s outer wall. More info and booking!
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