Castles, Palaces & Monasteries in the Netherlands
Palaces, castles, residences and monasteries with museums, guided tours and historic rooms.
Gelderland (6)
Utrecht (3)
Limburg (2)
North Holland (2)
Friesland (1)
Overijssel (1)
South Holland (1)
Castles, Palaces & Monasteries in the Netherlands: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 16 castles, palaces and monasteries in the Netherlands, spread across 7 provinces and 16 towns and cities. Most of them are in Gelderland (6), Utrecht (3), and Limburg (2).
At the city level, Amerongen (1), Ammerzoden (1), and Doornenburg (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several castles, palaces and monasteries in a single day.
Where prices are published, a regular adult ticket costs €16 at the median, and the middle half charge between €13.50 and €16.50.
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 16 offer dedicated programs for families, and 15 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 castles, palaces and monasteries in the Netherlands
The best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in the Netherlands
Kasteel de HaarCastles & Palaces · Haarzuilens
Forteiland PampusCastles & Palaces · Muiden
Kasteel AmerongenCastles & Palaces · Amerongen
Kasteel HoensbroekCastles & Palaces · Hoensbroek
Museum de FundatieArt · Zwolle
Kasteel AmmersoyenCastles & Palaces · Ammerzoden
Kasteel DoornenburgCastles & Palaces · Doornenburg
Kasteel DoorwerthCastles & Palaces · Doorwerth
MORE RuurloArt · Ruurlo
Kasteel DuivenvoordeCastles & Palaces · Voorschoten
Castles, palaces and monasteries in the Netherlands with programs for families
- Kasteel de HaarCastles & Palaces · Haarzuilens
- Forteiland PampusCastles & Palaces · Muiden
- Kasteel AmerongenCastles & Palaces · Amerongen
- Kasteel HoensbroekCastles & Palaces · Hoensbroek
- Museum de FundatieArt · Zwolle
- Kasteel AmmersoyenCastles & Palaces · Ammerzoden
- Kasteel DoornenburgCastles & Palaces · Doornenburg
- Kasteel DoorwerthCastles & Palaces · Doorwerth
- MORE RuurloArt · Ruurlo
- Kasteel DuivenvoordeCastles & Palaces · Voorschoten
Current special exhibitions at castles, palaces and monasteries in the Netherlands
- Kijk om je heen! De Fundatie CollectieMuseum de Fundatie · Zwolle · until April 4, 2027
- Digital by Nature – de kunst van Miguel ChevalierMuseum de Fundatie · Zwolle · until April 4, 2027
- DEEP DIVE – Natalia Domínguez RangelMuseum de Fundatie · Zwolle · until April 4, 2027
- Symbio – Diana SchererMuseum de Fundatie · Zwolle · until October 3, 2027
- Museum Murals – Kenneth Letsoin & ONURMuseum de Fundatie · Zwolle · until December 31, 2026
- Schilder voor iedereen – Elly TammingaMuseum de Fundatie · Zwolle · until March 7, 2027
- Buiten de oevers – Wilma Wilbrink en De Fundatie CollectieMuseum de Fundatie · Zwolle · until November 8, 2026
- Geen weg terug – beeldhouwer Bé Thoden van VelzenMuseum de Fundatie · Zwolle · until March 7, 2027
- De smaak van het verledenKasteel Doornenburg · Doornenburg · until May 1, 2027
- Sam Drukker | De ouder wordende mensMORE Ruurlo · Ruurlo · until February 7, 2027
By province
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles, palaces and monasteries are there in the Netherlands?
Our directory currently lists 16 castles, palaces and monasteries in the Netherlands across 16 towns and cities.
What are the best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in the Netherlands?
Some of the best known are Kasteel de Haar, Forteiland Pampus, Kasteel Amerongen, Kasteel Hoensbroek, and Museum de Fundatie.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in the Netherlands are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 3 are open, such as Kasteel de Haar, Kasteel Hoensbroek, and Fluweelengrot.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in the Netherlands are wheelchair accessible?
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Museum de Fundatie and MORE Ruurlo. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit castles, palaces and monasteries in the Netherlands?
A regular adult ticket costs €16 at the median, with prices ranging from €5 to €21.50. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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