Castle Born

Castle Born is a castle ruin in Sittard-Geleen whose stone remnants stand within a public park setting. The grounds contain office buildings on the outer bailey while the ruins remain open for visitors to explore within the landscaped area.

The castle was first mentioned in 1154 and changed hands several times over the centuries. Jan Arnoldt de Leerodt built the current structure in 1666, which would define the site until modern times.

The castle holds national monument status, reflecting its importance to Dutch architectural heritage and regional identity. Visitors can see how the ruins are preserved and presented as a valued part of local history within the park.

The park grounds are open to the public and invite exploration on foot, allowing visitors to view the ruins from various angles. The office buildings on the property are not open to visitors, but the ruins themselves can be freely explored.

A major fire in 1930 destroyed what was once a grand residence, creating the ruins visible today. Following this disaster, safety work was carried out in 1937 to stabilize the remaining structures.

Location: Sittard-Geleen

Address: Kasteelpark 38

GPS coordinates: 51.03111,5.81139

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:03