What are the Most Impressive Castles in The Netherlands? Discover Magnificient Castles In Netherlands One Must Visit, Magical Castles in the Netherlands, the Best Castles in The Netherlands for History Buffs.

This is your Ultimate Guide to 5 Breathtaking Castles and Palaces in The Netherlands. 

Did you know that the Rothschilds owned a castle in the Netherlands? Did you know that the smallest castle in the world is in Amsterdam? 

Book your flights, your accommodation in The Netherlands at the best price as well as your tours and activities and discover the Most Popular Castles in The Netherlands, The Best Dutch Castles in The Netherlands. 

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1. Muiden Castle

Muiden

A 50-minute train ride from Amsterdam Zuid Station, a 30-minute drive from the city center, Muiden Castle is one of the Most Famous and Most Visited Castles in the Netherlands.

It was built in the 12th century and has housed many wealthy Dutch families before becoming a national museum. During your visit you will discover the castle’s life in the 17th century. 

Book your flights and accommodation at the best price in Amsterdam and your tours and activities such as a "2-hour evening canal cruise" and discover one of the Best Castles in The Netherlands.

 Opening hours: The castle is open every day from 10h to 17h.

 How to get there: Book your flights to Amsterdam and join Muiden (30 minutes by car - 50 minutes by public transport).

 Where to stay: "Eden Hotel Amsterdam" situated in the heart of the city center.

2. Binnenhof Castle

The Hague

Today this building still houses power. William the Second’s castle, one the Best Dutch Castles, has undergone various transformations over time and now houses the legislative and executive bodies of the Netherlands.

Did you know that the Prime Minister of the Netherlands had his office in The Hague and not in the capital Amsterdam?

Its municipal museum has the largest collection of Mondrian & De Stijl movement. If culture and art bore you, you can just enjoy the sweet life of this city made for relaxation. A bit of shopping, a seaside walk, life is beautiful and sweet in The Hague.

 Opening hours: Open every day except Sunday, from 9h to 17h.

 How to get there: Book your flights to Rotterdam-The Hague Airport (20 min from the city centre).

 Where to stay: "Mini-Hotel Floris IV" boasting city views.

3. De Haar Castle

Utrecht

This incredible castle is located a few minutes from the beautiful city of Utrecht ranked among the most beautiful cities in the Netherlands. 

The first castle built at this location dates back to the 14th century. Time and wars have taken their toll and there is nothing left today of the original castle.

In the 20th century, the Rothschilds invested a small fortune to erect this magnificent castle top-rated among the Most Magnificient Castles in The Netherlands.

They left nothing to chance and chose the same architect as the Rijksmuseum, a museum listed among the most beautiful museums in Europe. 

Book your flights to Amsterdam and your accommodation at the best price and discover one of the Most Beautiful Castles in the Netherlands.  

 Opening hours: Open daily from 11h to 17h. 

 How to get there: Book your flights to Amsterdam (40 min by car, 1h20 by public transport). 

 Where to stay: "Hampton by Hilton Utrecht Centraal Station". One of our top picks in Utrecht.

4. De Waag 

Amsterdam

"De Waag" means the weight. This small but imposing building, ranked among the Most Magical Castles in the Netherlands You Must Visit, was one of the fortifications of the city of Amsterdam in the Middle Ages.

It was not a castle but a medieval fortification that over the years has performed various functions; today, it hosts a bar-restaurant on the ground floor and upstairs an Art  Foundation.

As the city of Amsterdam is built on moving ground, many have been predicting the fall of this small castle for many years but it still stands here after nearly 7 centuries. 

Book your flights and accommodation at the best price in Amsterdam as well as your tours and activities in Amsterdam such as a "3-hour guided bike tour of historical Amsterdam".

 Opening hours: The restaurant "in De Waag" is open every day from 9h to 22h.

 How to get there: Book your flights to Amsterdam.

 Where to stay: "Eden Hotel Amsterdam" situated in the heart of the city center.

5. Eastern Gate

Delft

We must admit that we found this building so beautiful that we had to include it in this ranking of the 5 Breathtaking Castles in the Netherlands.

Obviously, it is not really a castle despite its two turrets, but a gate which allowed to control the access to the city of Delft.

This gate, built in the 14th century was connected to a series of medieval fortifications. It no longer protects the entrance to the city but is home to its happy owners; they have restored this magnificent building to live in one of the most original houses in the Netherlands.

Book your flights for Rotterdam-The Hague Airport (located 20 minutes by car or by train from Delft) as well as your accommodation for the best price and your tours in the Netherlands such as a "Delft guided walking tour".

 Opening hours: This building has been converted into apartments and is not open to the public. 

 How to get there: Book your flights to Rotterdam/The Hague airport and reach Delft (20 minutes by car or public transport). 

 Where to stay: "Hotel Johannes Vermeer Delft" located in the city centre of Delft.