This is one of the largest castles in the Netherlands and is located in the southern region of Limburg (Zuid Limburg), not far from cities like Maastricht, Valkenburg, Heerlen and Aachen. It is also known as the “most lordly stronghold between Rhine and Meuse” rivers.
The path leads to the bedroom of the founder, Herman Hoen, later Hoen van Hoensbroeck and leter of the Dukes of Brabant,
From the groundfloor of the squared tower, you can enjoy a view of the older tower via the coloured glass window.
You can get even to the office room of Hoen van Hoensbroeck,
and to the enchanting feast halls. In total the castle has 67 halls, rooms and living quarters.
Leaving the manor and the halls / rooms, you get back to the manor courtyard and you can take pics like this. 🙂
sometimes you can find some nice inhabitants like this little bird.
You can see also the manor and the external wall and towers of Hoensbroek castle
and the modern courtyard, built around 18th Century.
- It take around 2 hours to visit the castle. It is also recommended a walk around the castle to enjoy the different sights.
- The ticket costs 11,25 Euros. For opening times and other info please visit the Hoensbroek castle website.
- Best time to visit: from April to September
- How to get there: the best way to reach the castle is by car. Other options are trein + bus depending when you come from: you can calculate you route by clicking here (Google Maps position).
- Surroundings: do not miss the beautiful cities of Maastricht, capital of the Limburg provice, Aachen with its famous cathedral and Valkenburg, where there is the only castle upon hill of the Netherlands.
- If you like hiking, biking or horse riding, a good place to go is for sure the Brunssumerheide.
- Where to eat: you can eat close to the castle in the restaurant De Eetkamer.
- Read other stories of my expat life in the Netherlands in the following section: The Dutch Corner.
- Budget accomodation:Eikhold, is a guesthouse located in the city of Heerlen, at around 5,1 km from the castle with free parking. Prices from 55 Euros per night per double room.
- Mid-range accomodation: Bed and breakfast Hoeve Berghof, located at just 1,6 km from the castle in the city of Heerlen, in an old farm, breakfast and free parking included. Suitable for couples, prices from 99 Euros per room per double room.
- Luxury accomodation: if you want to sleep in a castle, but since you cannot stay at the Hoensbroek one, you can opt for the Hotel Kasteel Terworm, in a 14th century building surrounded by French rococo gardens and park. Free parking included, but not the breakfast, prices from 150 Euros per night per double room.
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That castle reminds me of Vikings