- Visit the largest castle in the Netherlands, Castle De Haar, which was once the private residence of the Van Zuylen family, a noble family from the 12th century.
- A visit to Castle de Haar, the largest castle in the Netherlands, not even half an hour’s drive away from our house! ... History of Castle de Haar.
- Castle de Haar has an impressive history. It is the most luxurious castle in the Netherlands. The first building is dating back probably from the 12th century.
- The castle is called Castle De Haar on the official website, a reference to the Van de Haar family linked to the castle’s early history.
- Oddly enough, I didn’t spot any castles by chance. So when I researched where to find the castles in the Netherlands I came across De Haar Castle.
- Come with me as we discover Castle De Haar in the Netherlands, who built it, what festivals they host and how to not completely blunder your visit like I did.
- When in The Netherlands you must visit De Haar Castle, the largest castle of the Netherlands, located just outside Utrecht and a half an hour drive from...
- Join me on this remarkable journey as we delve into the depths of De Haar Castle, uncovering its secrets and marveling at its splendor.
- Notes: De Haar Castle (Dutch: Kasteel de Haar) is located near Haarzuilens, in the province of Utrecht in the Netherlands.
- At first, the proprietor of De Haar Castle was a person from the Van de Haar family, who as a worker of the Prince-cleric of Utrecht...