Drakesteijn, 17th century castle in Lage Vuursche, Netherlands
The octagonal castle stands on an artificial island, surrounded by a moat with access through a stone bridge in the municipality of Baarn.
Gerard van Reede constructed the current castle between 1640 and 1643, replacing an earlier structure first mentioned in documents from 1360.
The castle received recognition as a Rijksmonument, reflecting its status as a significant architectural and historical structure in Dutch heritage.
Princess Beatrix, former Queen of the Netherlands, maintains this private residence, which remains closed to public visits and tours.
The castle features a symmetrical design with eight equal sides, making it one of the few perfectly octagonal castles in the Netherlands.
Location: Baarn
Address: Slotlaan 9 (of 8)
GPS coordinates: 52.17972,5.22722
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:25
Klein Drakenstein
391 m
Stulpkerk
236 m
Sint-Elisabethkapel
756 m
Kei van Lage Vuursche
484 m
Dorpsstraat 2, Lage-Vuursche
352 m
Smederij, Baarn
309 m
Kloosterlaan 2, Lage Vuursche
389 m
Driehonderdroedenlaan 1
645 m
Hoge Vuurseweg 1, Lage-Vuursche
241 m
Koetshuis Klein Drakenstein
389 m
Zomerhuis Klein Drakenstein
253 m
Dorpsstraat 13, Lage-Vuursche
305 m
Hoge Vuurseweg 3, Lage-Vuursche
639 m
Hoge Vuurseweg 2, Lage-Vuursche
273 m
Entreehek Klein Drakenstein
422 m
Dorpsstraat 22, Lage-Vuursche
362 m
Dorpsstraat 14, Lage-Vuursche
341 m
Dorpsstraat 21, Lage-Vuursche
317 m
Dorpsstraat 23
317 m
Dorpsstraat 19, Lage-Vuursche
310 m
Molen van Bosch en Drakestein
594 m
Dorpsstraat 16, Lage-Vuursche
343 m
Dorpsstraat 18, Lage-Vuursche
347 m
Dorpsstraat 20, Lage-Vuursche
347 m
Klein Drakenstein: schaapskooi
242 m
Klein Drakenstein: schuur
256 m
Grafheuvel #45134
1.3 km
Terrein waarin 6 grafheuvels
328 mReviews
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