When people talk about castles in the Netherlands there are usually two that get mentioned the most: Castle de Haar and Muiderslot. I’d say these two are arguably the most well-known and popular in the country and they have both been high up on my bucket list since I moved here! Luckily this Summer has been perfect for day-trips to as many castles in the Netherlands as possible and recently I finally visited Muiderslot, aka Muiden Castle, aka Amsterdam Castle. Now it’s not actually in Amsterdam but it often gets called Amsterdam castle because it is actually quite close to Amsterdam; located in the town of Muiden which is only about a 25-minute drive from Amsterdam. Here’s what we found out while visiting Muiden Castle and the town of Muiden itself! Muiderslot Castle Located at the mouth of the River Vecht, Muiderslot was originally built to defend this very important waterway. The original keep was constructed around 1285 by Count Floris V. So while the castle has since been reconstructed and restored at various times, the original parts are around 700 years old! Slot is a Dutch word that can mean castle, which is why it is called Muiderslot; literally […]

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