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The Top 20 Castles in North Holland

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from in North Holland. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: December 22, 2025

Radboud Castle

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Radboud Castle dates from the 13th century and was commissioned by Count Floris V. You can visit the museum and at the Kasteel Café with terrace you can enjoy coffee and castle-made apple pie in a historic atmosphere.

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Brederode Castle Ruins

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Duin en Kruidberg Estate

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Beautiful monumental building with a restaurant right next to it.

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Fort Uitermeer

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Fort Uitermeer is part of the old and new Dutch water line and the defense line of Amsterdam. The fort has stood here in various guises: from an original redoubt …

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2. Schreierstoren (Weepers' Tower)

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On his many walks through the city Vincent often passed the Schreierstoren. It was built around 1487 and used to be part of Amsterdam’s city wall. Vincent found the old …

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Sypesteyn

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In the castle there is a museum with an important porcelain collection and a café. In addition, the large park invites you to take idyllic walks.

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Muiderslot (Muiden Castle)

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The Muiderslot was built in 1285 as a defense. Over the years, the castle has been alternately used, inhabited, occupied, demolished, rebuilt and refurbished. The castle has been a museum since 1878.

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Nederhorst Castle

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Beautiful old castle with tree ally

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Egmond Castle Ruins (Slot op den Hoef)

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Egmond Castle or Slot op den Hoef is a former castle (and ancestral castle of the House of Egmont) located in the heart of Egmond aan den Hoef in the municipality of Bergen, North Holland.
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Schagen Castle

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The castle, of which only two towers were preserved, was reconstructed in 2001. The new castle houses a hotel, several small museums and several departments of the city administration.

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The Top 20 Castles in North Holland

Radboud Castle

Brederode Castle Ruins

Duin en Kruidberg Estate

Fort Uitermeer

2. Schreierstoren (Weepers' Tower)

Sypesteyn

Muiderslot (Muiden Castle)

Nederhorst Castle

Egmond Castle Ruins (Slot op den Hoef)

Schagen Castle

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