Gelderland Seven Castles forNetherlandsEastern provincesGidlandThere are seven classical European castles, including water castles, defensive castles, etc., which are very worth visiting.
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Seven castles in the province of Gelderland in the Netherlands are waiting for you to explore. Let these castles take you back to medieval Europe, travel through ancient times, and step into the architecture and art of the past.
Here, visitors can feel the history that runs through seven centuries and the distinctive Dutch culture. Whether in a magnificent medieval castle or a manor full of history, imagine yourself as a medieval nobleman and the owner of the castle. Have a great time in your own courtyard!
Different from other crowded "tourist check-in" attractions, in these castles, whether tourists love architecture, pastoral, or obsessed with history, they can taste the "slow and leisurely" aristocratic lifestyle at the same time and find the classical Europe in their hearts. At the same time, as a visitor, you will also participate in the construction of the natural and cultural heritage of Gedland.
Castle complex
1 Amesoy Castle
Introduction
Amesoy Castle(Ammersoyen Castle) is one of the best-preserved medieval castles in the Netherlands. It was built in the 14th century and is located in the province of Gelderland in the eastern part of the Netherlands.
Tourists can choose to play on their own or take a sightseeing tour.
During the tour, you can see the entire manor, the knight's hall and the rooms where the women used to live. Behind the ancient winding stairs and heavy walls is the museum tower. There are many places where children can play in the Amesoy Castle. Various activities are regularly organized in the tower. In the weapon room, you can even try on the costumes of the knights of the time.
There is also a gift shop and a small tea room in the castle. Visitors of any age can find activities suitable for them in the castle.
history
The castle was built by Dirk van Herlaer on the river Maas in 1350. The particularity of Amesoy Castle is that it was built for defense, which was different from other castles at the time. The design includes four parts built around the center. Each direction has its own heavy tower to provide extra protection. The castle includes a guardhouse, which was initially surrounded by a moat. At the time, it was one of the best defense structures in the Netherlands.
When Dirk died in 1354, the castle was passed on to his eldest son Gerhard. Over the next 400 years, the castle changed hands several times in the family.
In the course of history, the castle was besieged several times, the most famous two being in 1513 and 1574. The castle suffered the most serious damage in 1590. At the same time, its owner, Joris van Arkel, passed away due to injury. After Joris's death, the castle remained in a damaged state until the Van Arkel family raised enough funds to repair the castle in the 17th century. . During the Dutch-French War in 1672, France swept the Netherlands and burned many Dutch castles along the way. Thomas van Arkel paid France seven thousand guilders to protect the castle. The castle survived this, but Thomas was always in debt and could not continue the castle. After his death, the castle was inherited by another family.
Then, the castle was sold to the Roman Catholic Church in 1876 and used as a monastery. During the Second World War, the castle was used as a refuge for village residents. After the war, the castle was purchased by the Gelderland Castle Trust in the late 1950s and gradually restored to its previous medieval glory.
Tour fee
9.5 euros/person
Children and teenagers 4-18 years old: 5.25 Euro/person
Opening hours
From April to October, every Tuesday-Sunday: 11:00-17:00
From November to March every Wednesday and Sunday: 11:00-17:00
(From November to March, the castle is also open on Fridays during Christmas holidays and spring break)
The following holiday castles are open:
Good Friday, Easter, King’s Day (April 27), Liberation Day (May 5), Ascension Day (40th after Easter) and Advent Week (after Easter) Seventh week)
The following holiday castles are closed:
February 26 (Mardi Gras Carnival), June 3, Christmas and the first day thereafter, New Year’s Eve and New Year
Address information/how to get there
- Amesoy Castle，addressKasteellaan 1, 5324 JR, Ammerzoden。IntroductionBy car, you can take the A2 motorway and exit at No. 19 Ammerzoden exit.
2 Fort kanabal
Introduction
Fort kanabal(Cannenburch Castle) is a Dutch water castle built in 1543 in the small town of Vaassen in the province of Gelderland in the Netherlands. It was built on the basis of an old castle by Marshal Maarten van Rossum. Until now, the architectural design of the castle is still very intact, and its design itself contains many Renaissance elements. The complex is completely surrounded by water.
structure
The plan of the castle is rectangular. There are almost square towers in all four directions. There is an "onion-like" dome in the northeast corner, and on the south-facing front, another taller onion dome was built. The entrance was previously accessible via a suspension bridge over the moat, but now it is replaced by a stone arch bridge. Behind the entrance on the first floor is a slender and narrow terrace, and behind the terrace is a large hall. Several representative rooms can be reached from this hall: a hunting room (also known as the "white room" due to the bright color of the walls) and a salon on the right, as well as a dining room and bedroom on the left. A steep spiral staircase connects the kitchen and bedroom on the ground floor, and some rooms are equipped with a skeleton-style Delft tiled fireplace.
The other room connected by the stairs to the lobby is a small library or study room, which is called because of its red wallpaperRode Kamer(Red room)
Tour fee
9.5 euros/person
Children and teenagers 4-18 years old 5.25 Euro/person
(Multimedia Guide-2 Euros)
Opening hours
Wednesday-Sunday 11:00-17:00 (only open from April to October)
The following holiday castles are open:
Good Friday, Easter, Liberation Day (May 5), Ascension Day (40th after Easter) and Advent Week (the seventh week after Easter)
The following holiday castles are closed:
King’s Day (April 27), Christmas Day and the first day thereafter, New Year’s Eve and New Year
Address information/how to get there
- Fort kanabal，addressMaarten van Rossumplein 4, 8171 EB, Vaassen。IntroductionBy car, take the A50 motorway and exit at Vaassen exit 26.
3 Doronwell fort
Introduction
Doronwell fort(Doorwerth Castle) is located on the banks of the Rhine River, close to Arnhem. In the castle you can visit the guardhouse, coach house and stables that have been preserved for four centuries. There are still people taking care of the vegetable gardens and gardens outside the castle, and even supplying vegetables and flowers for daily needs.
The original castle record appeared in 1260. The record stated that the original castle was a wooden structure, but it was burned down in 1260, and the masonry structure was rebuilt in the reconstruction process. The castle was destroyed again in 1280, this time the outer wall of the castle was burnt down.
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history
During the 14th century, the castle continued to expand. Dorenweer Castle was originally the property of the Van Dorenweerd family. In 1402 Robert van Dorenweerd dedicated the castle to the Earl of Greer, Reinald IV.
Dorrenvale Castle was most glorious after the mid-16th century, when the owner of the castle combined the castle and the buildings near the city wall into a whole, and adjusted their space and comfort. By 1560, Dorrenvale Castle had almost reached its present state. Around 1637, the outer walls of the castle were rebuilt and a dike was built around the castle to protect it from flooding of the Rhine River.
During the Second World War, the castle suffered tremendous damage, and the castle had to be repaired again, which lasted from 1940 to the early 1980s. Today, the castle serves as a museum under the responsibility of the Gelderland Foundation. The interior of the castle has been restored to its state in the 18th century. Dorenwell was investigated by a TV show, trying to discover supernatural and supernatural events in the castle.
Tour fee
9.5 euros/person
Children and teenagers 4-18 years old 5.25 Euro/person
Opening hours
Every Tuesday-Sunday throughout the year 11:00-17:00
Special free open days (for the elderly and children): January 2, February 27, April 24, July 17, 24 and 31, August 7, 14 and 21, October 16th
The following holiday castles are open:
Good Friday, Easter, Liberation Day (May 5), Ascension Day (40th after Easter) and Advent Week (the seventh week after Easter, especially the first three days) ), Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve
The following holiday castles are closed:
King's Day (April 27), Christmas, New Year
Address information/how to get there
- Doronwell fort，addressFonteinallee 2b, 6865 ND, Doorwerth。IntroductionBy car, take the A50 highway and take the Renkum exit No. 19.
4 Hernánborg
Introduction
Hernánborg(Hernen Castle) was originally built as a tower in the 14th century, located at the southeast corner of the rectangular castle wall. The outer wall of the castle is 2.5 meters thick, and there are three corner towers beside it, and there is a moat outside the castle as a defense.
The castle has never been damaged by war or natural disasters. In the last century, the owner of the castle hardly lived there, and he left the management power to the steward. Since no one has urged to decorate the castle with the latest architectural styles, the castle currently maintains its authentic medieval characteristics.
Tour fee
EUR 8.50/person
Children and teenagers 4-18 years old: 5 Euros/person
Opening hours
Every Wednesday, Thursday, and weekends 13:00-17:00 (only open from April to October)
(The castle is also open on Friday during the spring break)
The following holiday castles are open
Easter, Ascension Day (fortieth day after Easter) and Advent Week (the seventh week after Easter)
The following holiday castles are closed
April 12, Good Friday, King’s Day (April 27), Liberation Day (May 5), Christmas and the year after, New Year’s Eve and New Year
Address information/how to get there
- Hernánborg，addressDorpsstraat 40, 6616 AH, Hernen。IntroductionBy car, you can take the A50 highway, Bankhoef intersection, and then take the A326 Wijchen/Nijmegen.
5 Rosendalburg
Introduction
Rosendal Castle(Rosendael Park & Castle) is located in a garden built in the 19th century. It was once the residence of one of the most famous dukes living in Gelderland.
Roosendaal Castle is famous for its medieval style and its round tower is the best-preserved round tower in the Netherlands. In addition to the castle, Roosendaal Park also has many sightseeing places: Shell Gallery, Garden Tea Room, Suspension Bridge and so on. In addition, visitors can have drinks and snacks at the gift shop and orangery in Roosendaal Castle.
Roosendaal Castle has many guided tours every day. Of course, visitors can also take a walk in the garden at will, or book an English guided tour in advance.
history
The exact time the castle was built is uncertain, but the castle was mentioned in some documents dating back to 1314. Count Renaud I was the first to own the Roosendaal castle, and his son, Count Renaud II, was also the owner of the castle. The main castle building is 25 meters high and has a diameter of 16 meters. This breathtaking structure is the tallest in the Netherlands.
After Earl Gelre, the castle was owned by the Sheriff William Scherpenzeel. Later, in 1579, the earl sold the castle to Dirck van Dorth. Dorth removed the castle’s garden, pier and pond, and made many changes to the structure. After that, the Van Dorth family continued to take over the castle. Lubbert Torck Adolf restored the castle garden in 1732 with the help of architect Daniel Marot.
In World War II, the castle was hit by a bomb. Until 1977, when Baron William Frederick Tok donated the castle to the Geldersch landscape. The castle garden and house were only partially restored. In addition, both the castle and the park are among the top 100 historical sites in the Netherlands recognized by the UNESCO.
Tour fee
Castle Park-9.50 Euro/person
Children and teenagers 4-18 years old 5.25 Euro/person
Visit the park only-5 euros/person
Children and teenagers 4-18 years old 3 Euros/person
Opening hours
Every Tuesday-Sunday 13:00-17:00 (only open from April to October)
The following holiday castles are open:
Good Friday, Easter, Liberation Day (May 5), Ascension Day (40th after Easter) and Advent Week (the seventh week after Easter)
The following holiday castles are closed:
King’s Day (April 27), Christmas Day and the day after, New Year’s Eve and New Year
Address information/how to get there
- Rosendalburg，addressRosendael 1, 6891 DA, Rozendaal。IntroductionBy car, you can take the A12 motorway, exit at No. 26 Arnhem Noord or the A50 motorway, exit at No. 20 Arnhem Centrum.
6 Fallward Manor
Introduction
Fallward Manor(Verwolde House) was built on the basis of a medieval castle in 1776. Now there is almost no remaining structure of the castle at that time. There are many gardens around the manor. For tourists who love natural landscape and cultural decoration, Fulward Manor is very worth visiting. The artistic treasures and beautiful architectural design landscape in the manor will make people linger.
Visitors have the opportunity to lie in the room where the servants once lived, DIY a bouquet of flowers by themselves, or try to carve unique patterns on the tableware, or even take a treasure hunt in the garden.
Visitors can choose to participate in the guided tour of the mansion, or freely visit the downstairs part of the house. The garden can be accessed free of charge. You can visit Falward Manor at a fixed time every day, or you can choose to book an English guided tour in advance.
history
For more than 200 years, several generations of the same family have lived in Fulward Manor. In 1977, the mansion and nearby manor were transferred to the ‘Vrienden der Geldersche Kasteelen’ foundation. The foundation restored the mansion and gardens, returning them to their former glory.
Tour fee
Upstairs Downstairs-EUR 8.50/person
Children and teenagers 4-18 years old: 5 Euros/person
Only visit downstairs-4 Euro/person
Children and teenagers 4-18 years old 3 Euros/person
Opening hours
Wednesday, Thursday and weekends 12:00-17:00 (only open from April to October)
The following holiday castles are open:
Easter, Liberation Day (May 5), Ascension Day (fortieth day after Easter) and Advent Week (the seventh week after Easter)
The following holiday castles are closed:
Good Friday, King’s Day (April 27), Christmas Day and the day after, New Year’s Eve and New Year
Address information/how to get there
- Fallward Manor，addressJonker Emilelaan 4, 7245 TL, Laren。IntroductionBy car, take the A1 highway and exit at Holten/Lochem exit 26.
7 Villa Sepund
Introduction
Villa Sepende(Zypendaal House) is a magnificent 18th century country manor house located in a beautiful park near the center of Arnhem. This precious villa was built by a small green river valley surrounded by gurgling water.
The ornate decoration of the interior of the house dates back to the 18th century. When you walk into the room, you can see the gemstone marble floor designed with the theme of chains. The rooms on these displays are full of traces of the life of the Brantsen family from generation to generation.
Tourists can visit the villa at a fixed time each day, or they can choose to book an English guided tour in advance.
Tour fee
7.5 Euro/person
Children and teenagers 4-18 years old 4.5 Euro/person
Opening hours
Every Sunday 12:00-17:00 (only open from April to October, and also open on Fridays during the spring break of students)
Last admission time: 4 pm
The following holiday castles are open
Good Friday, Easter, Liberation Day (May 5), Ascension Day (fortieth day after Easter) and Advent Week (the seventh week after Easter)
The following holiday castles are closed:
King’s Day (April 27), Christmas Day and the day after, New Year’s Eve and New Year
Address information/how to get there
- Villa Sepende，addressZijpendaalseweg 44, 6814 CL, Arnhem。IntroductionBy car, you can take the A12 motorway and exit at Oosterbeek exit 25 or the A50 motorway and exit at Arnhem Centrum exit 20.
manner
As an educated traveler, you should abide by local regulations; however, the following are the basic rules of behavior:
- When visiting local castles and manors, pay attention to etiquette and maintain a polite attitude.
- When you are indoors, please refrain from making noise to avoid influencing others.
- When entering the queue, please do not jump in the queue.
- Do not destroy or graffiti any part of the castle or manor!
