Kasteel Heumen

Kasteel Heumen consists of the foundations and moat of a former fortress near the Maas River in Heumen, with its riverside position still evident today. The preserved medieval remains lie partially beneath highway A73 and have been documented through archaeological investigation.

The fortress was built in 1188 and underwent multiple transformations over the centuries before Spanish troops destroyed it in 1585 using heavy artillery. This destruction ended the castle's role as a fortification and reshaped the local landscape permanently.

The Van Groesbeek family shaped this fortress for three centuries starting in 1335, leaving a lasting mark on the region. Today visitors can walk through the remains and understand how a local noble house influenced the area around them.

The site is partially accessible to visitors through marked archaeological areas, though modern highway development has limited exploration of the full grounds. Walking through the area allows you to see the preserved foundations while staying within safe boundaries.

The Maas River has shifted its course dramatically over centuries, suggesting the castle may have originally stood on an island. These waterway changes are documented in archaeological records and reveal how the river delta constantly reshaped the landscape.

Location: Heumen

GPS coordinates: 51.75980,5.83875

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:22