Castle Batenstein, Medieval château in Vianen, Netherlands
Castle Batenstein is a medieval ruin in Vianen on the banks of the Lek River, with surviving elements including the Hofpoort gate, wall sections, and a historical water pump. The structure shows how river castles were designed to command water routes and control passage through the area.
Construction began around 1370 when Gijsbrecht van Vianen named the castle after his wife Beatrix of Egmond. Much of the fortification was destroyed over time, though some portions survived to the present day.
The ruins remain woven into the character of Vianen as a reminder of when this location held regional power. Visitors can sense how the riverside position shaped the town's role in medieval trade and governance.
The site is publicly accessible and allows visitors to view the ruins and gate from various angles. The riverside area is open ground, so wear suitable footwear and allow time to explore the surroundings at your own pace.
One of its most remarkable structures was the tower called Saint Pol, built with ransom money collected after a count was captured. This unusual funding source reflects the complex political and military dynamics of medieval Netherlands.
Location: Vianen
GPS coordinates: 51.99583,5.09167
Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:03
Lekpoort
23 m
In het pand of op de grens van het erf bevindende stadsmuur(resten)
50 m
Kortendijk 8, Vianen
47 m
Voorstraat 12, Vianen
48 m
In het pand of op de grens van het erf bevindende stadsmuur(resten)
33 m
Kortendijk 6, Vianen
40 m
Voorstraat 1, Vianen
10 m
In het pand of op de grens van het erf bevindende stadsmuur(resten)
21 m
In het pand of op de grens van het erf bevindende stadsmuur(resten)
26 m
In het pand of op de grens van het erf bevindende stadsmuur(resten)
23 m
Voorstraat 13, Vianen
43 m
Voorstraat 14, Vianen
52 m
Half puntgeveltje, gepleisterd, tegen de poort
18 m
Kortendijk 9, Vianen
45 m
Langendijk 2, Vianen
23 m
Voorstraat 11, Vianen
38 m
Langendijk 6, Vianen
40 m
Voorstraat 15, Vianen
49 m
In het pand of op de grens van het erf bevindende stadsmuur(resten)
23 m
In het pand of op de grens van het erf bevindende stadsmuur(resten)
32 m
Voorstraat 9, Vianen
29 m
Langendijk 3, Vianen
49 m
Voorstraat 6, Vianen
30 m
Huis met gepleisterde lijstgevel
37 m
Pand met schilddak en lijstgevel met empireramen
42 m
Kortendijk 5, Vianen
33 m
In het pand of op de grens van het erf bevindende stadsmuur(resten)
28 m
Kortendijk 3, Vianen
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