Muiderslot
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot is one of the oldest and best-preserved castles in the Netherlands! It was built in 1285 and has gathered many interesting stories over the (700!) years. Visit the castle and the beautiful garden and get to know more about Dutch history.
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  • Mark T
    Reykjavik, Iceland5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Medieval times
    This was an out of the way place to get to but relatively easy via train, bus and walking. The day we visited was very quite. Castle with moat was very impressive. Absolute gem. The village of Muirden was fantastic and very picturesque with canal and locks. One of the best kept secrets of Amsterdam
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 26 April 2023
  • deerroam
    Rome, Italy92 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Loved it!
    Great way to spend the day. The town is very beautiful and small. The sailing boat views and lots of yachts around. 13th century castle is preserved very well and the rooms are decorated so we can visualize the purpose of rooms and chambers.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 29 April 2023
  • rmnorton2
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent castle to visit in NL
    This is an excellent castle to visit if you could only see one. It is picturesque, well maintained, it has an interesting history and was a "working" castle built for defense and protection. Numerous rooms are furnished and the audio guides provide a great narrative.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 2 June 2023
  • Jkl
    United States66 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great castle
    Fantastic historical castle, you actually get to walk up ancient stair cases into the towers. Very convenient to Amsterdam and the little town of Muiden is quite charming as well. You can get here by bus and train but I don't recommend it due to the bus schedule. I would suggest getting a taxi or uber or driving here.
    Visited June 2023
    Written 1 July 2023
  • dedicatedtraveller
    6,083 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    WONDERFUL castle to visit... HIGHLY recommend going!
    Just a delightful place to visit! We were on a 'spur of the moment' tour to the castle and were SO glad we did do it. Muiden is a delightful little place in its own right. Had coffee and apple cake there after our castle visit as such a short walk from castle. Setting is picture postcard for the castle. On a stonking sunny day it looked idylic! Plenty to see in the rooms but not so big you get overwhelmed. SO sad the painting of the twins in the bedroom with one looking sickly... sadly she died.... Good views of the gardens and surrounding area from the battlements. Stairs up the tower were SO worn.... gave a real feel of age to the castle! The gardens were lovely to walk around too. HIGHLY recommend visiting this little gem of a place, guarentee you wont be disappinted!
    Visited July 2023
    Written 10 July 2023
  • SOPHIE
    England, United Kingdom40 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of the oldest and pre-served castles in NL!
    This castle is the real deal, feels very medieval. Audio guides are available inside the castle gates which adds to the experience and provides a greater sense of the people who occupied the castle and each of the individual rooms. Slightly challenging to get to from Amsterdam (had to take a train to weesp, then the 110 bus to Muiden centrum before walking the rest - approx. 45 minutes in total, not counting the waiting time between the train and the bus). However, definitely worth a visit!
    Visited June 2023
    Written 6 August 2023
  • Nadina P
    New York City, New York339 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Countryside castle in striking distance
    We took an Uber to this caste; it's accessible by public transportation, but it was only 20 mins from our hotel via car, so it was totally worth it for us. It was far more off the beaten track than I expected; Muiden is the only place I went to in the Netherlands where they were surprised to encounter English speakers, though everyone spoke it. The castle grounds are gorgeous; we went at the very end of September, and the gardens were still blooming. The inside of the castle was cool as well, and the audioguide was great. Unlike many castles/mansions I've toured, the vast majority of the space is open to tourists. There were great views of the town nearby, Fort Pampus, and even Amsterdam in the distance. There were great art displays, and some of the weaponry was even interactive. While it seems like foreigners don't really know about this spot, it seems like Dutch tourists did; we were among the firsts to enter, and by the time we left there were some sizeable groups coming in. I'm very glad I made the trip for this!
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 14 November 2023
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mariajL1258OX
Amsterdam, The Netherlands29 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
Beautiful old castle surrounded by a moat, located in a lovely old village on the outskirts of Amsterdam- very accessible, in the summer by boat (which would be fabulous)
Nice tour with audio guide around the castle, very interesting and relaxed, not good for those with mobility issues (very steep staircases)
Written 17 March 2024
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TwixUK
Aberdeen, UK358 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
Lovely visit as part of a day exploring slightly further afield, yet in easy distance of central Amsterdam.

Good audio guides and tour route. Enjoyed the history of the fort and restoration, as well as the gardens.
Written 17 March 2024
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Swisheavy
Birmingham, UK256 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
Absolutely go. €17.50 gets you in. Great audio guide. Loads to see. Very pretty. 1 hours bike ride from Amsterdam. There is a nearby Snackbar that does excellent chips
Written 10 March 2024
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Δέσποινα Ασβεστοπούλου
Athens, Greece6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Friends
The castle and the garden are so beautiful, also a great place around to spend a day. I would recommend to have visit and have a walk. So cozy vibes
Written 9 December 2023
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Nadina P
New York City, NY339 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
We took an Uber to this caste; it's accessible by public transportation, but it was only 20 mins from our hotel via car, so it was totally worth it for us. It was far more off the beaten track than I expected; Muiden is the only place I went to in the Netherlands where they were surprised to encounter English speakers, though everyone spoke it. The castle grounds are gorgeous; we went at the very end of September, and the gardens were still blooming. The inside of the castle was cool as well, and the audioguide was great. Unlike many castles/mansions I've toured, the vast majority of the space is open to tourists. There were great views of the town nearby, Fort Pampus, and even Amsterdam in the distance. There were great art displays, and some of the weaponry was even interactive. While it seems like foreigners don't really know about this spot, it seems like Dutch tourists did; we were among the firsts to enter, and by the time we left there were some sizeable groups coming in. I'm very glad I made the trip for this!
Written 14 November 2023
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SOPHIE
England, UK40 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
This castle is the real deal, feels very medieval. Audio guides are available inside the castle gates which adds to the experience and provides a greater sense of the people who occupied the castle and each of the individual rooms. Slightly challenging to get to from Amsterdam (had to take a train to weesp, then the 110 bus to Muiden centrum before walking the rest - approx. 45 minutes in total, not counting the waiting time between the train and the bus). However, definitely worth a visit!
Written 6 August 2023
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dedicatedtraveller
Bishop's Stortford, Herts, England6,083 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023
Just a delightful place to visit!

We were on a 'spur of the moment' tour to the castle and were SO glad we did do it.

Muiden is a delightful little place in its own right. Had coffee and apple cake there after our castle visit as such a short walk from castle.

Setting is picture postcard for the castle. On a stonking sunny day it looked idylic!

Plenty to see in the rooms but not so big you get overwhelmed.

SO sad the painting of the twins in the bedroom with one looking sickly... sadly she died....

Good views of the gardens and surrounding area from the battlements.

Stairs up the tower were SO worn.... gave a real feel of age to the castle!

The gardens were lovely to walk around too.

HIGHLY recommend visiting this little gem of a place, guarentee you wont be disappinted!
Written 11 July 2023
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Jkl
United States66 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
Fantastic historical castle, you actually get to walk up ancient stair cases into the towers. Very convenient to Amsterdam and the little town of Muiden is quite charming as well. You can get here by bus and train but I don't recommend it due to the bus schedule. I would suggest getting a taxi or uber or driving here.
Written 1 July 2023
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masterofninja
Edinburgh, UK102 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
Whilst we were in Amsterdam, we thought we would look at old castles because there must be a lot of history in the Netherlands. Muiderslot is an excellent place to visit.

Location wise it's not far from Amsterdam, and there's a good cycle path from Amsterdam Central over the coast (amazing views) to go and see the castle. There's also a way to take a train and bus here.

The town near the castle itself is picturesque, and the castle itself is a stunning old castle to visit. Whilst there has been a castle on the site for many centuries, it has been rebuilt and expanded over time.

When you go in you can see the gardens, and castle. Once you cross the moat there is an included audioguide pick-up area, a shop and cafe. Doing the two tour routes with the audioguide is highly recommended, although if you have limited mobility you might struggle to do this - there are small winding staircases which might be difficult to get through.

There is a lot to see and learn about, in how this castle was a centre of power for centuries.

It's a 1-2h visit, and afterwards you can go back and have dinner in the town itself. Recommended if you have a few extra days in Amsterdam, especially if you have the time to cycle out to the castle.
Written 23 June 2023
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lfmejia0617
Fort Lauderdale, FL141 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023
Built by Floris V in 1285 by the Vecht River, Zuiderzee,
the Middle Ages Castle of Muiderslot in the town of Muiden,
about 15 kms. from Amsterdam relives the story of by gone times...

Amazing for Medieval History enthusiasts, great events took
place around this site...

The Muiderkring by Jan Adam Kruseman a MUST SEE,
company of men, women, Catholics, Protestants, exchangING
ideas within the castle walls, a perfect example of peaceful coexistence…
Written 22 June 2023
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