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Ouder-Amstel

The Top 10 Castles around Ouder-Amstel

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 10

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

Last updated: November 16, 2025

Along the river the Vecht

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Very nice little road and great scenery.

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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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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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Fort near Aalsmeer (Fort Rijsenhout)

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The Fort at Aalsmeer, also known as Fort Rijsenhout, dates from the years 1890-1895. The tank buildings built 10 years later meant the completion of the fort in 1905. It …

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Loenersloot Castle

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Wonderful paddling along the water with beautiful buildings next to it.

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View of Muiderslot

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Take a moment and enjoy. For real!

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Vredelant castle grounds

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The castle had a turbulent past and was often mortgaged. Emperor Charles V demolished Vredelant in 1528 to build Vredenburg castle in Utrecht with the released building material. Until the …

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Muiderslot and Its Plum Garden

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At the rear of Muiderslot Castle, there is a beautiful and inviting plum orchard, with over 18 different plum varieties. It looks exactly the same today as it did when …

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