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Step inside a real medieval castle dating back to 1285. Explore Muiderslot’s towers, historic rooms and gardens, and discover over 700 years of Dutch history, just outside Amsterdam.
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Audio guideArabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Russian, Spanish
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Host or greeterDutch, English
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Duration2 hours
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Includes
- Entrance to Muiderslot Castle
- Access to the castle towers and historic rooms
- Entrance to the castle gardens and grounds
- Audio tour
Highlights
- Explore a real medieval castle dating back to 1285
- Wander through the historic castle gardens and enjoy the surrounding landscape
- Explore historic rooms and hear the stories of the people who once lived here
- Climb the towers and battlements and discover how the castle was defended
- Discover 700 years of history at your own pace with the included audio tour
Description
Cross the drawbridge and step into Muiderslot, a real medieval castle dating back to 1285. Explore its towers, historic rooms and castle grounds and discover more than 700 years of Dutch history.
Walk through the rooms where castle residents once lived and discover the stories of famous inhabitants such as Dutch writer P.C. Hooft. Climb the towers and battlements and learn how the castle was built, defended and used through the centuries.
With the included audio tour, the stories of Muiderslot and its former inhabitants come to life as you explore the castle at your own pace.
Outside, wander through the historic gardens and enjoy views of the water and surrounding landscape. For younger visitors, the castle offers plenty to discover along the way, making Muiderslot an experience for both adults and families.
Located in the historic fortified town of Muiden, just outside Amsterdam, Muiderslot offers an escape from the city and the chance to experience one of the Netherlands’ best-preserved medieval castles.
- Muiderslot Castle is located in Muiden, just outside Amsterdam. The castle has a café and museum shop.
- Allow approximately 1.5–2 hours to explore the castle and gardens.
- Parts of the medieval castle are accessible only by stairs. Please check accessibility information before your visit if you have limited mobility.
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Adults12-99 years
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Children4-11 years
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Infants0-3 years
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