Geulle Castle

Geulle Castle is a surviving estate structure in Meerssen that preserves buildings from a Renaissance residence dating to the 1600s. The L-shaped farmstead contains three fireplaces across different centuries and gate pillars still visible across the road from the main buildings.

The original castle was built in 1620 as a U-shaped Renaissance residence for Walter van Hoensbroek but was largely demolished in 1847. Only the outer buildings survived this destruction and remain visible today.

The castle grounds represent the evolution of Dutch noble residences, transitioning from a defensive structure to an agricultural estate over several centuries.

The site is protected as a Rijksmonument and can be viewed from outside, with the structure easily visible from the roadside. The location is accessible for observation but visitors should be cautious approaching deteriorating sections.

The site sits where the Geul and Maas rivers once met until 1485, when these waterways changed their course away from this location. This former confluence shaped the strategic value of the spot for generations.

Location: Meerssen

Address: Geulderlei 1

GPS coordinates: 50.92500,5.74045

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:07