Kasteel Rosendael

About the museum

Around 1300 the counts and dukes of Guelders had a castle built in Rozendaal, which served as accommodation on their travels. The donjon dates from this period, a round tower with walls four metres thick, the largest of its kind preserved in the Netherlands. From the 16th century the estate was owned in turn by the Van Dorth, Van Arnhem, Torck and Van Pallandt families.

In 1616 a new residence was added, which was often altered over the centuries, among other things with a side wing containing a carriage house and stable. The present furnishings in historical style show the house's last heyday at the beginning of the 20th century, when the couple Van Pallandt-Loudon lived here. Objects left behind, for example in the library, were supplemented by many loans and donations; of particular note is the large portrait collection that Baron Van Pallandt has placed with the Brantsen-van-de-Zyp Foundation.

The castle includes a landscape park with 18th-century garden ornaments: the Bedriegertjes (hidden water jokes), the shell gallery, a tea pavilion, as well as ponds and fountains. The orangery is still used to overwinter the large collection of potted plants. The castle is run by Geldersch Landschap & Kasteelen, which opens seven castles and country houses in Gelderland to visitors.

Highlights

• Donjon: the largest surviving round tower of its kind in the Netherlands, walls four metres thick
• Historically furnished rooms in the style of around 1900 (Van Pallandt-Loudon family)
• 18th-century garden ornaments: Bedriegertjes, shell gallery, tea pavilion
• Orangery with café and terrace as well as rose garden
• Extensive portrait collection

Permanent exhibition

• Kasteel Rosendael – historisch eingerichtete Räume – The rooms show the domestic culture of the early 20th century with loans and donations as well as the portrait collection of the Van Pallandt family.

Operated by

Geldersch Landschap & Kasteelen

Admission & discounts

With the Museumkaart, ICOM card, VriendenLoterij VIP-KAART and as a donor of Geldersch Landschap & Kasteelen, admission during regular opening hours is free (show your card). Different prices apply during events, and discount cards are then not valid.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The castle has stair access (main staircase eight steps without handrail, alternative six steps with handrail at the veranda); on the ground floor a walker or other aid is permitted. The hilly park has paved paths suitable for wheelchairs. The accessible toilet is in the orangery (mid-May to mid-October); in the castle cellar there are toilets reachable only by a staircase. Disabled parking space behind the orangery. Accompanying persons have free admission; visually impaired guests are advised to bring a companion because of narrow spiral staircases with over 300 steps. Because of gravel work the forecourt is temporarily restricted at times; the paths in the rose garden are paved.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Stroller-friendly: not available
• Baby changing facilities
• Kids’ birthday parties

Regular events for children such as treasure hunts, performances and princess courses; in dry weather, old Dutch games are laid out on the forecourt. Pushchairs are not allowed in the castle; they can be left in the stables. Changing table in the Oranjerie.

Getting there & parking

Satnav address of the castle: Rosendael 1, 6891 DA Rozendaal. Dropping off passengers on the forecourt is possible after enquiring by email (rosendael@glk.nl) or at reception.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop
• Lockers

Kasteelcafé in the castle (mid-October–March Tuesday–Saturday 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; April to mid-May Tuesday–Saturday 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m.). The Oranjerie with terrace is open from mid-May to mid-October Tuesday–Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Castle shop Tuesday–Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; lockers at reception.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

Up to 150 guests.

Weddings in the castle or in the rose garden, children's parties, receptions, conferences as well as photo and film shoots. The orangery (mid-May to mid-October) can be hired exclusively, for up to 150 people.

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