Kasteel de Haar has everything you expect from a castle: towers, moats, richly decorated gateways, drawbridges and ancient walls all around. In addition, de Haar is the largest castle in the Netherlands, has beautiful gardens and houses many art treasures. Without a doubt Castel de Haar belongs to one of the most beautiful castles in Europe. A fun day out in the Netherlands? Discover the history of the monumental castle in the Utrecht village of Haarzuilens.

Castel de Haar in Utrecht

Kasteel de Haar is an equally fascinating and remarkable mixture of medieval atmosphere and modern luxury from the 19th century. Just outside the city of Utrecht stands this fairytale medieval castle built for the glory of the family. I was shown around and given a unique glimpse into the life of the noble family of Zuylen van Nijevelt van de Haar.