Castles and Manor Houses
This collection spans the diverse architectural history of the Netherlands, from medieval fortresses like Muiden to the unique fortified manors, or borgs, of Groningen. Highlights include the Berlage-designed Jachthuis Sint Hubertus in Hoge Veluwe and the royal Huis ten Bosch in The Hague. These sites showcase a range of styles, including Gothic ruins, neoclassical estates, and Baroque water castles, many of which are surrounded by historic gardens, moats, and the scenic landscapes of provinces like Gelderland and Overijssel.
A Muiden Fortress
Muiden Castle is a castle in the Netherlands, located at the mouth of the Vecht river, some 15 kilometers southeast of Amsterdam, in Muiden…
B House in the Woods
Huis ten Bosch is a royal palace in The Hague, Netherlands. It is one of three official residences of the Dutch monarch; the two others…
C Prinsenhof
A former 15th-century monastery that served as the residence for the stadtholders of Nassau. Located in the heart of Groningen, it features a historic courtyard garden and a building dating back to the late Middle Ages.
D Groenestein
A neoclassical country house in the Helpman district of Groningen. Built in 1871 on the site of a 17th-century estate, it is surrounded by a landscaped park and remains a significant heritage site in the city's southern suburbs.
E Piloersemaborg
The Piloersemaborg is a 17th-century borg in the village of Den Ham in Groningen in the Netherlands. It currently houses a restaurant.
Ommerstein Castle
Ommerstein Castle is a castle in the village of Rotem in the municipality of Dilsen-Stokkem, province of Limburg, Belgium.
G Fraeylemaborg
The Fraeylemaborg is a borg in the village of Slochteren in the Netherlands. At present the Fraeylemaborg is a historic house museum.
H Jachthuis Sint Hubertus
Designed by architect H.P. Berlage in 1914, this former hunting lodge of the Kröller-Müller family is an Art Nouveau masterpiece. Located in Hoge Veluwe National Park, its design is inspired by the legend of Saint Hubertus.
I Heeze Castle
Heeze Castle is situated in the Netherlands, south of Eindhoven. It used to be the centre of the seigneury of Heeze, Leende and Zesgehuchten…
J Kasteel Nijenbeek
The ruins of a 13th-century castle situated on the banks of the IJssel river. Once a strategic stronghold, it was severely damaged during World War II and now stands as a protected monument within a nature reserve.
K Kasteel Vorden
A medieval castle dating back to 1248, known for its role in the Eight Castles Route of Vorden. The current structure features 16th-century restorations and is surrounded by a moat and a traditional English-style park.
L Allersmaborg
A historic fortified manor, or borg, dating back to the 15th century. Located near Ezinge, the estate includes a moat, a pigeon tower, and traditional orchards, reflecting the unique architectural heritage of the Groningen countryside.
M Het Oude Loo
Het Oude Loo is a 15th-century castle on the estate of Het Loo Palace in Apeldoorn in the Netherlands.
N Hackfort Castle
Hackfort Castle is a castle in Vorden, in the Dutch province of Gelderland.
O Kasteel 't Suideras
A neo-Gothic country house built in the late 19th century. Located near the village of Vierakker, the estate is known for its distinctive architecture and its surrounding parkland, which replaced an earlier medieval structure.
P Nijenhuis
The Nijenhuis is an estate near the village Heino in the province of Overijssel, The Netherlands. The estate holds an avezathe.
Q Laarwoud
Laarwoud is a monumental stronghold in the centre of Zuidlaren, the Netherlands.
R Schloß Zweibrüggen
A former water castle in Übach-Palenberg, near the Dutch border. The current Baroque-style manor was built in 1788 and serves as a cultural venue, featuring a historic park and a preserved carriage house.
S Huis de Velhorst
A 17th-century manor house and estate near Lochem. Managed by Natuurmonumenten, the site includes traditional farmhouses, well-preserved gardens, and a landscape characterized by old oak lanes and agricultural fields.
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