| kasteelduivenvoorde.nl | Landgoed & Kasteel Duivenvoorde | The estate and castle offer an exhibition about the history of habitation of the castle, with a focus on the present time, with an exhibition called ‘Home’ that is open from April. The walking park is accessible year-round and offers a pleasant environment for relaxing walks, and the Paviljoen Duivenvoorde restaurant welcomes visitors. The location is suitable for events and gatherings, ranging from atmospheric gatherings in the castle to outdoor activities on the estate, and offers possibilities for business events and private occasions, including weddings. | Cultural Attractions → Castles 178 | castle 494 park 1863 exhibition 5332 restaurant 11215 event 45199 | Voorschoten → Laan van Duivenvoorde 13 |
| middachten.nl | Stichting Kasteel Middachten | The estate, located near Arnhem, is over 800 years old and has a long history. Visitors can explore the gardens and castle, as well as participate in activities and events held throughout the year. In addition to visitors, Middachten offers accommodation in a Bed & Breakfast and opportunities to host receptions, weddings, and business events. | Cultural Attractions → Castles 178 Nature → Estates 771 | bed & breakfast 319 castle 494 estate 1099 volunteer 8367 garden 13129 | Gelderland → Arnhem 8680 |
| forten-honswijk-everdingen.nl | Stichting Honswijk | The forts, Fort Honswijk and Fort Everdingen, were built between 1842 and 1848 for the defense of the Netherlands and had an important function in blocking rivers and dikes. The website describes the history of the forts, their original defensive function, and their current status as national monuments and part of the UNESCO World Heritage site. The website publishes recent news articles about events and activities taking place at and around the forts, such as a bouncy castle during the solstice and an exhibition about World War II. | Specialized History → Military History 507 | unesco 51 fort 116 tours 1048 history 7286 event 45199 | Gelderland → Culemborg 1264 |
| fortbakkerskil.nl | Fort Bakkerskil B&B | The rooms in the fort, originally used for storing cannons and preparing cannonballs, are now furnished with historical details and modern amenities, such as a boxspring, flat-screen TV, and mini-bar. The apartments (Remise A and Remise B) offer views of the polders and include essential facilities like a combi-microwave, dining table, and WiFi. The B&B provides amenities such as a bathroom with all necessities, free coffee and tea in the room, and flexible check-in/check-out times. | Military History → Fortifications 57 Water → Rivers 180 | historical 80 fort 116 polder 476 comfort 1473 room 3411 | Altena → Nieuwendijk 123 |
| vriendenkasteeldussen.nl | Friends of Castle Dussen Foundation | Castle Dussen, a residential castle dating back to 1331, is known for its modest size and the unique courtyard with a Tuscan column gallery, giving it a distinctive charm. The Friends of Castle Dussen Foundation organizes various activities, including tours, performances, concerts and the annual Castle Day, to preserve the castle as a cultural heritage site. The castle offers a location for weddings, parties and meetings, creating a Tuscan atmosphere, and organizes activities for young and old throughout the year. | Cultural Attractions → Castles 178 | castle 494 atmosphere 5591 history 7286 event 45199 | North-Brabant → Altena 1669 |
| fortbuitensluis.nl | Fort Buitensluis Foundation | Fort Buitensluis is a unique monumental object, part of the Hollandsch Diep and Volkerak lines, located on the Hollandsch Diep and open to the public from May to September. The fort offers various activities, including guided tours (every second weekend of the month) and free admission, and regularly organizes events such as picnics. The Fort Buitensluis Foundation is actively seeking volunteers and sponsors to further stimulate the development of the fort and preserve the historical site. | Nature & Outdoors → Outdoor 4031 | fort 116 line 236 sponsor 1159 tour 2315 volunteer 8367 event 45199 | Netherlands → South-Holland 92382 |
| restaurantdehoffnar.nl | Apollonia Duijster | The restaurant is permanently closed as of July 1, 2025. The restaurant, located in the former stables of Kasteel Crabbehoff in Dordrecht, is known for its quality and refined dishes. The restaurant’s team is young and enthusiastic and always open to new ideas and inspiration. | Cultural Attractions → Castles 178 | castle 494 dish 5936 restaurant 11215 | South-Holland → Dordrecht 4531 |
| vestinglopen.nl | EPICINDERUNNING | Vestinglopen are family events held through historic vesting towns and their surroundings, offering both 5 km and 10 km/Half Marathon options. The events provide entertainment along the route and showcase the beauty of the towns and their historical environments. Registration is available for individual events and a special promotion offers a free Vestinglopen shirt to the first 200 participants who register for all runs in 2025. | Cultural Attractions → Castles 178 Running → Running Events 684 | shirt 669 participant 1934 route 3425 | Voorne aan Zee → Hellevoetsluis 972 |
| food-y-fort.nl | Food-y-Fort Festival & Events | Farmers in the area sell regional products such as jam, wine, bread, and pastries. Tasting sessions, lunches, dinners, and BBQ evenings are offered. Children's activities include making sausage rolls on a campfire and roasting marshmallows, and the festival is accompanied by music and theatrical performances. | Accommodation → Country Estates 738 Nature & Outdoors → Outdoor 4031 | fort 116 regional products 391 bbq 908 theater 2544 music 13170 | Gorinchem → Hoog Dalem 23 |
| dossier1884.nl | Dossier 1884 | The dinner game ‘Dossier 1884’ takes place in Fort bij Asperen, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and offers guests a day full of fanaticism, suspense, and team building. The game is based on the history of the fort, including a recently discovered dossier with unsolved matters and the mystery of Mr. Andeweg. Dossier 1884 is suitable for groups of up to 40 people and offers a unique experience with challenging tasks and mysterious clues. | Games & Play → Games 3911 | fort 116 dossier 248 game 2807 history 7286 | West-Betuwe → Asperen 107 |
| fortenvrijwilligersbank.nl | Forten.nl Vrijwilligersbank | The website presents volunteer vacancies at various forts and fortifications in the Netherlands. Users can apply filters to find volunteering that fits their interests, skills, and availability, such as location and type of engagement. The site encourages visitors to preserve the heritage by participating in volunteer work. | Historical Sites → Forts 24 Military History → Fortifications 57 | fort 116 filters 424 heritage 818 vacancy 6598 volunteer 8367 | |
| fortindehoofdrol.nl | Onbekend | A team of artists puts forts in the spotlight through location performances, collaborating between professional and amateur artists. Preparations for performances in 2025 are already underway, focusing on Fort Maarsseveen. Fort Pannerden was in the spotlight in 2019 and 2022 with the modern opera ‘Op Wacht’. | Historical Sites → Forts 24 Military History → Fortifications 57 | fort 116 artist 5745 performance 7586 | Stichtse Vecht → Maarssen 1051 |
| kasteel-staverden.nl | Kasteel-staverden B.V. | The website covers a wide range of topics related to castles, including historic castles, events held in castles, and the possibilities of renting a castle for various purposes. The content includes information about famous castles in the Netherlands and abroad, events such as weddings and festivals, and the practical aspects of visiting or using a castle, such as weather and safety. The website also offers images of castles, articles about the restoration of castles, and historical details, such as medieval dining customs and castle defenses, providing visitors with a deeper insight into the history and atmosphere of these buildings. | Cultural Attractions → Castles 178 | castle 494 wallpaper 1756 restoration 3417 history 7286 event 45199 | |