Willem Temple
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 147 out of 149 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
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The Willemstempel is an impressive wooden structure in the middle of an intersection of about seven footpaths. It is a house made of logs and windows, with an opening on one side. Inside there is a table and benches around it and a large W has been placed above the opening. Unique and impressive, that's what I can make of it. It seems that this follie was an idea of King William III and that he spent a lot of time there musing.
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•February 26, 2022
Built in the second half of the 18th century shelter for walkers with green leaded glazing.
translated by•February 9, 2019
Stadtholder Willem V probably had the Willemstempel built around 1786, as a tribute to his son (Prince Willem Frederik; later King Willem I). Around 1830 the temple was rebuilt in a simpler, more romantic style. The current Willemstempel dates from around 1895.
translated by•March 21, 2021
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