Huis Ter Eem

The remaining foundations and moats of Huis ter Eem stand at the intersection of important historical routes crossing the Eem river in Utrecht province.

Bishop Jan van Arkel commissioned the construction of Huis ter Eem in 1347 as a defensive structure to protect the northern border against the Counts of Holland.

This medieval stronghold represents the power dynamics between religious authorities and nobility during the territorial conflicts of the 14th-century Netherlands.

The castle ruins are located at coordinates 52.2268 latitude and 5.313156 longitude, with visible sections of the original moat system still present.

During the Eighty Years' War, the castle's caretaker successfully defended the structure by creating an illusion of strong fortification against Spanish forces.

Location: Baarn

GPS coordinates: 52.22680,5.31316

Latest update: April 12, 2025 08:04