All castle to visit in Gelderland

Step into history at the majestic castles in Gelderland. These 13 architectural wonders offer a glimpse into the past with their grand structures and historical significance.

Are you interested in exploring historic castles? These are the must-see castles in Gelderland:

  1. Doorwerth Castle1

    Doorwerth Castle

     Doorwerth
    The rich history of the castle, of more than seven centuries, boasts glorious periods as well as darker ones. Nowadays, Doorwerth Castle shines in all its 17th century glory, including a gatehouse, coach house and stables. The vegetable garden is managed so beautifully that you’d expect it to still
  2. Slot Loevestein2

    Slot Loevestein

     Poederoijen
    Slot Loevestein is a fortress and a castle. The history of the castle goes back 650 years and is divided into three periods: Middle Ages, state prison and the Dutch Waterline. The castle illustrates the story of these three periods. The most notable period is the period of the state prison. The most
  3. Kasteel Huis Bergh3

    Kasteel Huis Bergh

     's-Heerenberg
    Kasteel Huis Bergh is one of the largest castles in the Netherlands. The castle is semi enclosed by a rampart, and surrounded by a moat. The history of the castle dates back to the 13th century, but the most important remaining parts date from the 14th, 15th and 17th centuries. The collection consis
  4. Museum MORE | Kasteel Ruurlo4

    Museum MORE | Kasteel Ruurlo

     Ruurlo
    In the wooded surroundings of the Achterhoek region, lies Ruurlo Castle, a rich monument surrounded by an English landscape garden. This second location of Museum More focuses on the life and work of grand master Carel Willink. The display shows the development of a searching artist who later manage
  5. Kasteel Rosendael5

    Kasteel Rosendael

     Rozendaal
    Kasteel Rosendael is a late medieval castle with historical furnishings. The museum illustrates how people lived in castles in the past. The collection includes silver objects, porcelain and furniture. It also features a park with a chain bridge, streams, ponds and a shell gallery with a surprising
  6. Kasteel Hernen6

    Kasteel Hernen

     Hernen
    Kasteel Hernen is a medieval castle from the 14th century. Only a part of the castle is accessible. The rooms are empty. Partly thanks to the Chemin de ronde, the Middle Ages are still very present. Behind the castle is an area with an old church path with field ovens from the Middle Ages.
  7. Cannenburgh Castle7

    Cannenburgh Castle

     Vaassen
    The Cannenburgh Castle is a medieval castle that had its heyday in the 18th century. The castle has ancient walls and has a historical interior. The collection includes paintings, porcelain and several pieces of furniture from the 18th century. Visitors learn about the living environment of the staf
  8. Ammersoyen Castle8

    Ammersoyen Castle

     Ammerzoden
    Kasteel Ammersoyen was built around 1350 and is one of the best preserved examples of a closed medieval Dutch castle with round corner towers and a fortress. Partly thanks to the great hall and the cabinet, the interior feels medieval. It features an exhibition on objects that were found in the moat
  9. Doornenburg Castle9

    Doornenburg Castle

     Doornenburg
    The cellars and ‘Ridderzaal’ of the Doornenburg Castle are in the architectural style of the Middle Ages. The history of the Doornenburg Castle covers approximately seven hundred years. The Middle Ages and the Second World War were important time periods for the castle. Every third Sunday of the mon
  10. Fort Pannerden10

    Fort Pannerden

     Doornenburg
    The fortress of the Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie has Unesco World Heritage status. Hidden under the earth, the fort is five stories high and from the roof you have a spectacular view. Where else can you look across the Waal, Rhine and Pannerdensch Kanaal than here - at Doornenburg? Come to Fort Panne
  11. Museum City Castle Zaltbommel11

    Museum City Castle Zaltbommel

     Zaltbommel
    Stadskasteel Zaltbommel is a monumental building from 1535 located in the city centre. On the ground floor, the museum illustrates the 16th century history of the ‘Bommelerwaard’. On the first floor paintings, Art Nouveau style copper works and various kinds of furniture are displayed. The museum al
  12. Museum Kasteel Wijchen12

    Museum Kasteel Wijchen

     Wijchen
    Museum Kasteel Wijchen is located on the second floor of the castle of Wijchen. The Museum focuses on archaeology, local history and contemporary art. The archaeology section consists of finds from the region of Wijchen from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages. The exhibitions on regional history focus
  13. The Dutch Hunting Museum13

    The Dutch Hunting Museum

     Doorwerth
    The Nederlands jachtmuseum is housed in the Doorwerth Castle. The exhibitions and public activities of the Nederlands jachtmuseum are part of the overall presentation of the castle. The national forestry collection is also housed in the castle. Central themes in the museum are the castle, hunting an