Amerongen Castle

The first mention of this place dates back to 1286. In the 16th century, the castle was acquired by the Van Reede family, who remained its owners for many centuries. 


In 1672–1673, during the Rampjaar (Catastrophic Year), Louis XIV's French troops burned the castle almost completely. After the fire, the castle was rebuilt around 1680 and turned into a classic Dutch-style estate (Hollands Classicisme). The interiors date back to this period.

In the 19th century, the castle still belonged to the Van Reede family, and then in 1879, it passed to the Counts of Aldenburg Bentinck through the female line. In 1918–1920, it served as the residence of German Emperor Wilhelm II, where he signed his act of abdication. 

In 1977, it was transferred to the Stichting Kasteel Amerongen foundation, which is responsible for its preservation. 


















We visited not only the park, but also the castle itself. Please note that if you also want to visit the castle, you need to buy tickets at the park entrance. The original interiors have been preserved inside: staircases, ceremonial halls, furniture, collections of tapestries and paintings, and family portraits. 


























Getting there: parking 51.997722, 5.459056.