Castle Vorden in Wijk 02 Vorden

My visit to the castle was an unforgettable experience! Upon arrival, we were greeted by friendly staff who gave us a brief introduction to the castle's history. The architecture was breathtaking, and the tour offered a fascinating glimpse into the lives of its former residents. The rooms were beautifully decorated, and the garden was a peaceful oasis. The view from the tower was spectacular and definitely worth the climb. I also appreciated the interactive elements, such as exhibits and information boards, that brought the castle's story to life. If you're interested in history or just want to spend a lovely day, this castle is highly recommended! Don't forget to bring your camera for some beautiful photos. I can't wait to return!

Beautiful castle, I was especially impressed by the exterior, with the lovely walking/cycling opportunities in the woods. It's a very nice place. The restaurant is also nice. A nice audio tour for the castle, with lots of explanation of the rooms. It's a shame we couldn't see the prison; I wondered how long the stuff had been there. I didn't think it was really worth the price. I understand that maintenance takes a lot of time, but it looked like it hadn't been dusted in a while. Lots of cobwebs, dust, dead flies, etc. It really looked dirty. Otherwise, it's really nice; castles are always interesting, but for me personally, this interior wasn't one of the best/most beautiful.

It’s fantastic how the owner opens this castle for viewing.

It's fantastic that the castle is fully furnished. No empty halls, really. The audio tour is very user-friendly and provides interesting, concise information. Definitely worth a visit!

Beautiful place and a nice restaurant with terrace

Definitely worth a visit. Next to the castle is a lovely terrace for a snack and a drink. 👍

There was a wedding, so we couldn't eat or drink there. This wasn't mentioned on the website or announced otherwise.

Beautiful to see from a distance, but no admission. August 3, 2025

What a pleasant visit after a delicious lunch at 'Horeca Bosloods 1873' on the castle grounds (former coach house, etc.?) and a subsequent walk through the surrounding woods. 'Horeca Bosloods 1873' is a perfect addition or addition for more interest. A big plus! The only drawback is the road to both the Castle and the Bosloods, as well as the parking facilities. I now clearly understand that this is absolutely beyond the Castle's control... After all, the municipality and the Forestry Commission (Staatsbosbeheer) own everything... * The visit to the castle and the audio tour could be improved in terms of activation, etc., after registering at the Bosloods. It's currently not optimal. * The Castle itself looks very well-maintained, both inside and out!! It's also nice that the uninhabited "style rooms" are practically nonexistent. Life here is still very much alive!!! Very special! The surrounding "woods" lacks much charm. But as I said, this is in other hands... In short...all in all...a wonderful visit to the castle, a pleasant stop/break at the Bosloods. Highly recommended. So...my visit was very pleasant. Do it yourself soon. You'll be surprised. Ed Jansen

A beautiful castle with a catering terrace where tickets for a tour can be purchased

Simply beautiful to visit and also to walk in nature there

One of the most beautiful castles we've ever seen! You're instantly immersed in castle life. Concise, clear information about each room. It's amazing how well maintained it is!

Vorden Castle is privately owned. The owners have restored most of it to its original state. We were truly impressed! Of course, some areas still need some attention, but what do you expect from such a large castle with so many rooms...! If the owners read this...we'd love to come and help out sometime...or more! 😉 A fantastic place to visit!!!

Beautiful castle, information available via podcast at the lovely restaurant and cozy terrace where the food and drinks are excellent! The surrounding area is stunning and wonderful for cycling and/or walking. Highly recommended!

Two weeks ago I had a very nice but especially a very nice tour in the castle of Vorden. They were busy with all the preparations for the Christmas 🎄 decorations.

Beautiful, still-inhabited castle. Many authentic details. Wonderful to see.

Beautiful wooded area where you can enjoy walking

Beautifully situated and with beautiful nature around it, you can enjoy walking and cycling there and there is also the opportunity to have a drink etc.

Beautifully decorated castle; they're very committed to maintaining it. A retired contractor gave us a tour and explained everything. We enjoyed delicious coffee and cheesecake with red fruit at the Bosloods.

A charmingly situated castle with a romantic appearance. Unfortunately, we didn't have time to explore the interior. However, it is open Wednesday through Monday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Definitely worth a visit.

A beautiful historic castle. Years ago, I was here for a wedding, and now I'm a cycling tourist. The castle route is highly recommended!

Beautiful estate, wonderfully quiet!

very interesting with a good audio tour

Very nice surroundings, nice bistro near the castle

Amazingly beautiful castle. Very tastefully decorated with items from the past. Very accessible, you can see and experience everything up close. Definitely worth it to take a look around. With the audiophone you get the right information everywhere. Very interesting!

Fantastic property with a beautiful café.

You can no longer just walk to the castle. In the past you could walk to the castle via the footpath at Lodewijk's tree, but unfortunately it is now closed off with a fence.

A beautiful castle surrounded by hydrangeas and rhododendrons. The café is also worth a visit. Super friendly and great food.

Beautiful castle, and yes there are things from another castle but I personally did not find it disturbing

Nice castle with explanation from the owners via adios tour

Great that this castle is open to the public! You can buy tickets in the restaurant, and the audio tour is fun and informative. Beautiful piece of heritage!

During the flea market you can also view part of the castle, highly recommended

Nice to see The food at the restaurant was very good! The service was very helpful and friendly!

Very nice location for an antique and brocante market and a beautiful castle. Had a nice day.

There was also a curiosa market on the meadow in front. And that was great 150 market stalls. Castle and restaurant top.

Because of an event, entrance was free. Nice to see the inside. The outside is already beutyful.

Beautiful castle with many special furniture, dishes and utensils. Small downside is that everything is very full. And I understand that people want to show a lot. But when stuffed animals are placed everywhere between and on top of the furniture, it detracts from the whole. It's just a bit too much of a good thing.

Nice market visited on the 2nd day of Pentecost - stuff where one sees "junk" and the other is happy with a beautiful cabinet with a past. And the coffee with monchou cake - delicious! ...worth the half hour wait☺️

Beautiful castle, part of which was free to visit during the brocante fair on Whit Monday. Many stalls with beautiful items, but it was very busy. In our opinion too few stalls to buy something to eat, there was only 1. Also at the castle there was only 1 opportunity to eat something. Furthermore it was a beautiful event!

There was a Fair with Antiques and Curiosities that I went to

A special look into a country house in use. Well-maintained and optimal maintenance process. Back in time is certainly applicable here. You are in a special natural place.

Very interesting, were yesterday at the Curiosa market and looked directly at the little castle

Very beautiful property. Great surroundings, well worth the stay.

Beautifully situated castle, with a nice and cozy restaurant. The audio tour is very informative.

Beautiful surroundings and top restaurant

Lots to see. Could do with some more maintenance.

Absolutely amazing! You get access to a privately owned castle, with a detailed audio tour. Beautiful castle, beautifully maintained, with many beautiful objects. Very special

A very beautiful historic castle right at the entrance to the town. There's parking and a lovely garden. You can comfortably walk around the castle in about 30 minutes. There's plenty to photograph and admire.

Beautiful castle. Is being restored to its former glory with great enthusiasm

Quite nice there, just around the castle with the dog.

Beautiful and well maintained castle. Nice route through the whole castle. Very interesting.

Beautiful castle both inside and out!! And with audio.

We had a great tour with Jos and his wife helped us very well and took all the time for explanation and advice. Super service, friendly and professional. Definitely recommended for anyone looking for quality and hospitality!

One of the castles on the castle route

Beautifully renovated, special to visit.

We did have to wait for quite a while in the cafe to purchase our tickets and audiotour. We were provided with a key to enter the main gate and castle. The castle exterior was absolutely stunning. Very romantic with lovely gardens. My brother and I spoke to one of the owners as he was working in the garden when we entered.The interior was fascinating. Not the usual stately home interior you might expect but who cares. We had the place to ourselves and loved it. It was such a memorable, unusual and interesting experience and I strongly recommend a visit.

Paradise place on a beautiful spring day!

We visited the castle today and enjoyed it very much. We were lucky enough to get a tour from guide Jan and this was very fun and informative. This made it an extra fun experience. Nearby catering establishments were also very worthwhile.

Very nice castle that is beautifully decorated.

We walked past here when we were walking the Pieterpad. Beautiful from the outside, not seen from the inside.

Very beautiful and atmospheric castle. Not as huge and distant as many other castles.

There you are on a Tuesday. Opened according to Google, but apparently they are closed on Tuesday. Ride from Friesland to Vorden for free. Shame

Hidden gem! Very special to be able to walk through the fully furnished rooms, some of which are still in use. The owner and her husband tell visual stories via audio guide about the castle, the function of the various rooms and the works of art present. You can also meet the residents. Absolutely recommended!! Martijn & Annette from Ilpendam

Beautiful building, beautiful surroundings, but the money has clearly run out. Supposedly still inhabited, but I don't understand how they do that without contracting asthma, what a dust mess. The butler has clearly been fired, half-decayed stuffed animals, tapestries that are falling apart and paintings that can no longer be restored. The audio tour indicates that things are still under construction, but I wonder how long that has been the case.

Nice and worth seeing castle with good audio guidance, as a special feature you can meet the residents. One of the nicest castles in the Netherlands, the terrace and restaurant are also worth a visit, especially to eat the delicious freshly baked apple pie, not to mention the friendly service. So all in all, it is worth a visit, the Pieterpad walkers also come close to the castle.

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What an incredibly beautiful and cozy castle. Upon entering we met the lady of the castle who is clearly very happy with the visitors, because they contribute to the maintenance of the castle. It's clearly a drop in the bucket, but every little bit helps. As if we were visiting, everything feels so homely. And you can feel the whole atmosphere that they really use the rooms. We wish the family a long and happy use of this beautiful cultural heritage.

Apparently wrong information, sorry!

Super beautiful surroundings. Lovely walks

Beautiful castle where you can look around everywhere with clear texts

A not so large and impressive castle, but in the area of ​​Vorden there are eight castles with their estates. Although you won't get to see all the castles properly, the Eight Castles route is recommended.

When we bought the entrance tickets we also received an audio tour. This makes the tour through the castle a lot clearer. The special thing about this castle is that you get your own key to open the gate.

Exterior looks nice. We found the part that you can view inside disappointing. Old/stale and as if it is not maintained.

Very beautiful castle, both outside and inside. We stayed in Lochem and wanted to visit the inside of 3 castles. This one was pretty close. It was 13.5 euros per person for the entrance, but it was completely worth the money. It was so much fun to experience it inside. Really recommended. You can buy tickets in the restaurant next door and you will automatically receive an audio guide. There is plenty of parking.

Beautiful area for walking, center Pieter Pad.

Beautiful castle that you can view at your own pace with an audio tour. The explanation per room is excellent, the audio volume could have been a little louder. The route is fairly clearly indicated, it was our fault that we sometimes took the wrong route. A tour outside the castle is also highly recommended. The adjacent catering industry (where you can pick up and return your audio set) is excellent.

Beautiful walking area, especially if you walk with a dog. There is an off-leash area where your dog can run off-leash for half an hour. The knotted alley is funny because there are many branches with a knot in it. We haven't been inside

It was a beautiful Sunday in February. The right weather for a walk through the park around Vorden Castle. You should know that dogs run free here. A lot of people come to take advantage of this opportunity.

Beautiful facility, we were given a key to the castle and were allowed to walk through with an audio guide. A magnificent tour of the premises.

Super beautiful and unique here in the Netherlands that you can look inside someone's home (the castle has an owner) to see and hear what happened in the past and what the owner makes and continues to make.

Nice off-leash area with the dog around the castle.

Nice environment, and the coffee house is a great place for a lunch break, price-quality ratio is good

A nice tour of part of the castle. Expensive €13.50 for less than an hour.

Nice to have admired the castle from the inside! I just don't believe one iota that the owners actually read and watch TV in the rooms they have set up.

Nice place to walk, great location

Totally nice. And fortunately not too massive. The Christmas market at the castle was pleasantly busy and pleasant at the same time. Old-fashioned fun.

Visited during the Christmas Fair. This is how a Christmas market should be! Atmospheric, friendly people, many Christmas-related stalls and the castle was open for visitors

Fair was super fun. Very muddy, but no one could do anything about that.

Last Sunday we had a tour of the castle and it is highly recommended! The tour was provided by the owner, with a nice mix of "old" facts alternated with more recent, personal experiences. Beautiful castle and chapeau for the current owners who have beautifully restored everything. Then we settled down at the nearby "bosloods 1873", a really nice place to relax and a delicious meal.

Beautiful castle, really worth a visit. Owners work hard to keep it presentable, clean and cozy. The food in the forest shed completes the whole experience. Really delicious food for a normal price. Absolutely recommended.

Impressive castle, where we were shown around with great passion by the lord himself. A unique piece of history!

More of a fair than a Christmas fair. With parking for 2 people €26. Not great value for the money.

Christmas fair at Vorden Castle was a lot of fun, and a tour through the castle was also very interesting.

The castle can only be viewed from the outside, but the surroundings are worth it.

A beautiful castle with beautiful surroundings. Definitely recommended if you are in the area

Beautifully located. Beautiful forests around it. Nice terrace nearby. Country shop

How nice that we could look into the castle.

How special that you can walk around the owners' home and enjoy this beautiful castle. These people maintain this castle with great passion.

It was nice to look inside and we were surprised by the mostly authentic items inside.

Beautiful castle in Vorden where you can experience what it is like to live in a real castle. The authentic decor and atmosphere make you believe that you have traveled through time to times long past. If you like visiting castles, this is highly recommended.