Muiderslot Castle

The Muiderslot is a castle in Muiden, about 15 km southeast of Amsterdam. It is located at the mouth of the river Vecht in the IJsselmeer (the former Zuiderzee) and dates back to 1280.

It was built by Count Floris V when he gained command over an area that used to be part of the Sea of Utrecht. Utrecht was one of the most important trade towns of that age.

One of the most famous owners of the castle shows up in the 16th century, when P.C. Hooft, a famous author, poet and historian took over sheriff and bailiff duties for the Gooiland area. For almost 40 years he spent his summers in the castle and invited friends, scholars, poets and painters like Vondel, Huygens, Bredero and Maria Tesselschade Visscher, over for visits. This group became known as the Muiderkring.

The Muiderslot Castle is currently a national museum. The insides of the castle, its rooms and kitchens, have been restored to look like they did in the 17th century and several of the rooms now house a good collection of arms and armour.

Children's tours

Guided tour

→ starts every 15 minutes.

Knight's Route

→ Admire the harnasses and weapons or play the exciting Tournament Game. Children can get dressed up. It will take you to the highest tower, the West Tower.

Tower Route

→ Climb the impressive castle with its robust battlements and discover Count Floris V's castle. It will take you through the first 3 towers of the Muiderslot.

Muiden

In medieval times, Muiden served as Utrecht's outer harbour; later it was converted to take its place in the bulwarks and defences around Amsterdam. Everywhere in this small town, casemates and barracks can be found.
Apart from its picturesque centre, one of Muiden's most popular attractions is Muiderslot Castle.

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Muiderslot

Herengracht 1
1398 AA Muiden

official website
www.muiderslot.nl

Opening hours*
Sun	12:00	-	18:00
Mon	10:00	-	17:00
Tue	10:00	-	17:00
Wed	10:00	-	17:00
Thu	10:00	-	17:00
Fri	10:00	-	17:00
Sat	12:00	-	18:00

*from April 1 to October 31

Opening hours**
Sun	12:00	-	18:00
Mon	closed
Tue	closed
Wed	closed
Thu	closed
Fri	closed
Sat	12:00	-	18:00

**from Nov 1 to March 31

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Muiderslot Castle in Muiden