The Top 3 Castles around Westerkwartier
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 3
beautiful castles to choose from around Westerkwartier. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Westerkwartier. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 1, 2025
Borg Nienoord
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The Nienoord estate was founded in 1508, when squire Wigbold van Ewsum bought extensive stretches of peatland near Midwolde. He had a new house built, the “Nije Oord”, and had …
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Mensinge Manor
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In 1381, Mensinge was first mentioned as a fief of the diocese of Utrecht. A hundred years later, the manor came into the possession of the Van Ewsum family, one …
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Verhildersum Manor
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The name Verhildersum is a corruption of 'Vrouw Hildert's Heem'. We do not know exactly who this Woman Hildert was, however. Like the Menkemaborg and the Fraeylemaborg, Verhildersum was originally …
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