Burcht van Voorne

The castle features a residential tower with three-meter-thick walls, surrounded by a moat and positioned on an artificial elevated mound.

Built around 1200, the fortification served as the residence for the Lords of Voorne until 1372, when Machteld van Voorne's death marked the family line's end.

The castle's nickname, Jacoba Burcht, comes from Jacqueline of Bavaria, who frequently stayed there while her husband practiced falconry on the grounds.

Visitors can explore the castle ruins between April 15 and October 31, with guided tours available through the Monumentenbezit organization.

Archaeological excavations in 1934 revealed multiple construction phases, including the transition from wooden fortifications to stone structures with defensive mechanisms.

Location: Voorne aan Zee

Address: Hoflaan (bij bibliotheek)

GPS coordinates: 51.91645,4.10396

Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:38