Top 10 Castles to Visit in the Netherlands 2026

A perfectly preserved 13th-century moated castle on the Vecht river, now a national museum.

A dramatic 13th-century castle perched on the Rhine river cliffs near Arnhem.

A medieval fortress at the confluence of the Maas and Waal rivers, famous for a daring escape.

One of the best-preserved moated medieval castles in the Netherlands with original interiors.

The "Dutch Versailles" in Apeldoorn, a baroque royal palace with spectacular terraced gardens.

A Brabant moated castle surrounded by nature reserves and restored to its 19th-century splendour.

A 13th-century stronghold in Medemblik overlooking the IJsselmeer, built by Count Floris V.

One of Limburg's largest and most impressive moated castles, now an interactive museum.

Romantic ruins of a 13th-century castle in the Bollenstreek surrounded by tulip fields in spring.

A perfectly preserved 13th-century moated castle on the Vecht river, now a national museum.

A dramatic 13th-century castle perched on the Rhine river cliffs near Arnhem.

A medieval fortress at the confluence of the Maas and Waal rivers, famous for a daring escape.

One of the best-preserved moated medieval castles in the Netherlands with original interiors.

The "Dutch Versailles" in Apeldoorn, a baroque royal palace with spectacular terraced gardens.

A Brabant moated castle surrounded by nature reserves and restored to its 19th-century splendour.

A 13th-century stronghold in Medemblik overlooking the IJsselmeer, built by Count Floris V.

One of Limburg's largest and most impressive moated castles, now an interactive museum.

Romantic ruins of a 13th-century castle in the Bollenstreek surrounded by tulip fields in spring.