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The Top 18 Castles around Vianen

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 18

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

Last updated: November 10, 2025

Rhijnauwen Castle

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This beautiful 18th-century country house is located on the banks of the Kromme Rijn. Around the castle is a large and beautiful estate, where you can enjoy a nice walk. …

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Fort Rijnauwen

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You can visit Fort bij Rijnauwen all year round during guided tours and events. Captain Dirk will visit especially for children and there will be exciting bat safaris. Most activities take place from April to October.

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Fort Honswijk

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Fort Honswijk is part of the New Dutch Waterline. The construction of the fort was completed in 1848. Opening the sluice as the enemy approached flooded the land and prevented the enemy from advancing further.

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Sterkenburg Castle

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Before 1300, the history of Sterkenburg was still somewhat shrouded in mystery, the statements of various historians, genealogists and authors sometimes contradict each other. The first demonstrable lord of Sterkenburg, …

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Fort Jutphaas

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The Fort near the village of Jutphaas was built around 1820 on the old route from Houten to Montfoort. Then the fortress probably got its elongated shape. Later some buildings …

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Montfoort Castle

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Montfoort Castle is a medieval fortress dating back to the 12th century, with a turbulent history of sieges and destruction, still visible today in the gatehouse and outer bailey. After …

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Vuylcop Castle

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When you drive unsuspectingly to Het Verdronken Bos and pass this residential tower on the Schalkwijkse Wetering, you immediately see that this residential tower is not just any tower. Residential …

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Merckenburg Castle

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Merckenburg Castle or Heukelum Castle, dates from the 13th century. The castle was destroyed twice and rebuilt twice. The first destruction took place in the 14th century. The second time …

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Enspijk and its castle

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Former castle in Enspijk

The house in Enspijk may have been an allodial asset (= a free heritage) ever since its foundation, possibly in the fifteenth century. It was probably …

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Entrance bridge to Fort bij Vechten

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Via this access bridge you walk appropriately towards Fort bij Vechten. Because of the beautiful entrance over the water with a beautiful view, your visit to this fort starts well.

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Gatehouse of Groenesteijn Castle

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Beautiful farmlands along this route, this is the gatehouse of the Groenesteijn castle!

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