Huis te Vliet, Oudewater

The remaining wall fragment measures 1.35 meters in thickness and consists of red monastery bricks from the original thirteenth-century construction.

Built in the second half of the 13th century, the castle protected the border between Holland and Utrecht while controlling ship traffic on the Hollandsche IJssel river.

The castle belonged to Gerrit van Woerden, whose family constructed multiple fortifications throughout the Sticht region during the medieval period.

Visitors can observe the castle ruins from Goudse Straatweg, where the remaining structure stands within a pastoral setting near house number 67.

The site retains sections of its original moat on two sides, with historical maps from 1770 showing the complete water-filled enclosure around the structure.

Location: Oudewater

Address: Goudse straatweg bij 67

GPS coordinates: 52.01833,4.85611

Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:34