ハーレンカースペルの洞窟・トップ9

We stole this tour from Ria. Thanks a lot! It's definitely worth a visit, and the hike along the polders and flower fields is a dream! 🤩👍

Demolished castle complex

Unfortunately, you can only climb halfway up the observation tower, as a locked door blocks the way. The castle ruins are very small, but they are pretty.

Built 1895-1897.

A high, newly built tower rises from the West Frisian landscape on the sharp bend of the dike. In the 13th century, the fort 't Huys in Nuwendore (Nieuwendoorn) stood on this exact spot. The province of North Holland has rebuilt part of the castle. Visitors can tour the site and climb the tower, where they can imagine themselves as lord of the castle with a beautiful view over the landscape.

When Beerwout I of Egmont was appointed deputy to the Count of Holland in 1129, he strengthened his farm. A battle then broke out between the ruler of the abbey of Egmond and the lord of Egmond. Allard van Egmond was born here in 1130. During the Loons War, this house was destroyed in 1203, and Wouter van Egmont built a ring castle on the site with a heavy tower and shield wall on the south side. Around 1285, William II of Egmont must have expanded the house with an outer bailey and rampart towers. In 1573, troops of Diederik Sonoy set fire to the castle and chapel on behalf of William of Orange, because the castle was not allowed to fall into Spanish hands. In the 18th century, the Lords of Egmond bought the property back, and Jan van Egmond van Nijenburg had two towers restored. In 1798 the property was sold to scrappers. In the 1930s the remains were found in the swamp and can still be viewed. Source: Wikipedia

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. Source: Wikipedia

Schagen Castle is located in the heart of the town and, based on its original layout, is a typical square moated castle. Only a few remnants of the former fortifications remain. The old moat, which almost completely encircles the complex and still holds water, is still clearly visible. Access is via a wooden bridge, designed to resemble a drawbridge with the help of some decorative elements. Behind it lies the former castle courtyard, offering unobstructed views in all directions, including the moat and the hotel. Next to the former entrance and the current bridge are two round defensive towers, whose foundations are still original. Inside the towers are exhibition rooms dedicated to the First and Second World Wars. A hotel has been built in the rear of the square complex. In an attempt to recreate the former part of the castle with two three-story, tower-like additions, both covered with sheet metal roofs, the architect has created a building that only blends in with the surrounding stone in terms of color. Unfortunately, most of the complex is closed to the general public. The castle was probably built in 1394 by Willem, a bastard son of Abelrecht van Beieren. Lord Willem expanded and enlarged the castle in 1440. The fortification remained in the family's possession until 1568. In 1758, it was purchased by George van Cats. Until 1798, it changed hands several times through sales, and in 1799 it suffered severe damage at the hands of soldiers. In 1820, the castle was auctioned off and demolished. The area surrounding the castle was used as a prison and cemetery over the centuries. The towers were first renovated in 1931. The hotel was built in 2001/2002. https://burgenarchiv.de/burg_schagen_in_noord-holland