Castle Muiderslot is located near Amsterdam. The Castle was built in 1285 and thus it is over 700 years old. Located in the village of Muiden, at the mouth of the river Vecht, this fortress really is in a strategic position. Moreover you oversee the Markermeer and the entrance of the port of Amsterdam from the top of the building. Castle Muiderslot is one of the oldest and best-preserved castles in the Netherlands. This monument is a lively place. Thus, you can visit many events over here. Moreover, there are bird shows with falcons and eagles. And of course, they serve a good cup of coffee in the garden.
➔ Muiderslot is one of the most beautiful castles in the Netherlands
Castles in the Netherlands: Muiderslot as part of the national defense
Traditionally, Castle Muiderslot was a part of the defense system of Amsterdam and a stronghold against attacks from the former Southern Sea. After the construction of the Afsluitdijk and the Markerwaarddijk, the south part of the Zuiderzee became the Markermeer. Thus things changed quite a bit in the course of history. In fact, no enemy fleet ever reached the entrance to the port of Amsterdam. Without a doubt, the Southern Sea was an impassable barrier because of the whimsical maze of sandbanks and treacherous currents as tides went.
Day Trip to Castle Muiderslot
If you are in Amsterdam, take the train to Muiden and visit Castle Muiderslot. Discover what life in the castle used to be like. Imagine yourself in the Middle Ages or the 17th century, enjoying all kinds of utensils, furniture, paintings, statues, armor, knights, and swords. Take a walk through the beautiful castle gardens.
Restoration of Castle Muiderslot
Over time, the castle has fallen into disrepair and once almost was demolished. Due to the intervention of King Willem 1, the castle is preserved and meticulously restored by architect Pierre Cuypers. Undeniably, Cuypers is of National importance as he also built the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam and Amsterdam Central Station.
Castles in the Netherlands are surrounded by beautiful gardens
Castle gardens usually are green treasure chambers full of surprises. Right here you find a beech leaf corridor, a herb garden, and a beautiful orchard. An orchard is of course especially recommended when fruit trees are in bloom. Well, a beech leaf tunnel was in the past intended to provide shade. In this case, the noble people of Muiderslot Castle also preferred to walk in the shade. In those days it was not chic to get a sun tan, you know. For the skin farmers and land workers, it was normal to turn brown from the sun. But the rich remained as white-skinned as possible.
Book a tour or take the audio tour at Castle Muiderslot
Do book a guided tour of Muiderslot Castle. In fact, guides can tell you all the castle’s stories. Moreover, it is possible to ask questions about the turbulent sometimes murderous Dutch history. Of course, you can also visit the castle and the castle gardens without a guide. Moreover, there is, in combination with your ticket to Castle Muiderslot, an audio tour in different languages available.
Meet the falconer and her birds of prey at Castle Muiderslot
When the weather is nice on Saturdays in summer, a falconer usually shows her birds of prey. To demonstrate, falcons, owls, and eagles are present. The falconer gives a great show. It is amazing to see how this falconer works with her birds.
What about Getting Married in Castles in the Netherlands
Like a fairy tale, that is how a romantic, superb, and unique fairy tale wedding can be. Follow your heart. Ask your loved one to marry you in a castle. Obviously, celebrating your wedding at Castle Muiderslot is the better among great ideas. Finally, you should have a long and happy life together ever after. Castle Muiderslot offers great romance. Since it has its own castle chapel. Next, there is the knight’s hall. Finally, you exchange kisses on Castle Square. Accordingly, the perfect venue for your wedding ceremony and an amazing wedding party. But thou art not obliged to marry while visiting Muiderslot. This fortress even is a fascinating place to declare love to your loveliest one-night stand.
Where to find Castle Muiderslot
Take a train from Amsterdam Central to Muiden. Then walk from the station in Muiden along the river, the boats, and the lock to the Castle. Cross the moat over the drawbridge and you enter Dutch history at its best.
➔ Kasteel Muiderslot, Castle Muiderslot at village Muiden
➔ Where to stay near Castle Muiderslot?
➔ Book here Hotel Villa Trompenberg, a super nice villa with top rooms and a very tasty and healthy breakfast. The owner is present and tells about the history of this beautiful villa.
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