Castles and heritage sites in Wassenaar

Explore a collection of historical estates and landmarks across the Wassenaar region. This selection includes the 1874 Scheveningen Water Tower, which still extracts water from the dunes, and the 19th-century hunting lodge of Ter Horst within the Royal Estate De Horsten. The list also features De Wittenburg Castle, set within a private park, and Buitenplaats Marlot, a 17th-century manor. These sites showcase Dutch architectural heritage ranging from medieval farmsteads to royal residences and industrial water management markers.

Castles and Heritage Sites — Map

Tijs Teulings / CC BY 2.0

A

Scheveningen Water Tower

Constructed in 1874, this water tower is used to gain the water from under the sand dunes. Still in service.

B

Vreeburg

Historical farmstead and manor dating back to the 17th century.

C

Ter Horst

A 19th-century hunting lodge built for Prince Frederik of the Netherlands, situated within the Landgoed de Horsten estate.

D

De Wittenburg Castle

Hidden in a park, this castle is a perfect place for a dinner or an entertaing evening with a concert or a debate.

E

Marlot Estate

17th-century country estate on the border of The Hague, featuring a manor house and landscaped parkland.

F

De Hoogwerf

Historic farmhouse and former estate with roots dating back to the late Middle Ages.

G

Delfland-Rijnland

Historical boundary marker indicating the border between the Delfland and Rijnland regional water authorities.

Other Lists

Notable Churches and Religious Sites Parks, Gardens & Viewpoints