Castles and Heritage Sites

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.

Scheveningen Water Tower

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

Vreeburg

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

Ter Horst

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

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.

Marlot Estate

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

De Hoogwerf

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

Delfland-Rijnland

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