Wulven, Medieval castle ruins in Houten, Netherlands
The castle site contains an island surrounded by a moat, with remaining fragments visible next to the Loetje restaurant on Koedijk street.
Built in 1296 by Ernst van Wulven II after receiving land from Count Floris V of Holland, the castle replaced an earlier motte castle located 600 meters south.
Between 1450 and 1525, the castle served as a pilgrimage destination where visitors came to venerate the Mary statues placed within its walls.
The current location offers visible traces of the medieval structure through the preserved moat system and earthwork formations that outline the former castle grounds.
The name Wulven derives from the Dutch word for waves, reflected in the family coat of arms which incorporated wave patterns in its design.
Location: Houten
GPS coordinates: 52.03198,5.13791
Latest update: March 12, 2025 15:23
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