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The name Slangenburg has nothing to do with snakes, but with the Slingebeek stream that meanders through the landscape here. It was once called the "Slingeburcht," but over time, this was corrupted to Slangenburg. Thus, the estate bears the name of the stream that has been winding its way through here for centuries.

Nothing special

Slangenburg was first mentioned in 1354 as the property of Maes (Thomas) van Baer. In 1585 it was destroyed by the troops of the States General and could only be rebuilt during the Twelve Years' Truce

The historic city center of Doesburg feels like going back in time. The showpiece on the market is De Waag. The building, originally known as 'Nieuw Gelre' or 'Het Hoge Huis Gelria', dates from 1478. Initially it functioned as a city beer house, an inn where the city's workers also received part of their wages in the form of beer. . Later it was also used as a weighing house. Nowadays it shines again in its former glory as a café-restaurant, making it the oldest restaurant in the Netherlands! In Doesburg you will find 150 monuments that embellish the city center.

In the Doesburgse Waag you can not only taste the tastiest dishes, but also the history. De Waag is even the oldest café in the Netherlands! As far back as the Middle Ages, merchants settled here for a nice drink with a hot meal, or they stayed the night in the inn. Go back in time, but enjoy meals from today.

Here 'de Waag' was apparently combined with a general 'Doesburg' highlight. Unfortunately, many photos and tips no longer fit the title. De Waag is considered the oldest restaurant in the country and beyond this title competition it is a beautiful medieval building on the central square of Doesburg. Especially in summer you can sit outside and enjoy a refreshment with a view of the similarly beautiful Stadshuis opposite.

There you can always see how boats are being transported on or off. So it is still in operation and not a museum lock.

Good news, May 2024 update: starting with Pentecost weekend, the cafés and restaurants at the coach house will be open again on weekends. The castle can also be visited on weekends – tickets and more information are available at https://www.kasteelslangenburg.nl/. You can also still visit 't Onland (https://hetonland.nl/). Taverne Edelweiss closed on October 1, 2025. I don't know if new owners will be taking over, and if so, when.