Huis Harmelen

The château stands along the Bijleveld, an old riverbed of the Rijn, featuring late medieval vaults and an 18th-century pigeon tower within its grounds.

French troops destroyed the original structure in 1672, leading to a new construction in 1720, while the current building dates from a 1949 reconstruction.

The cellars of the former castle remain preserved beneath the current structure, representing centuries of Dutch architectural evolution and noble residence history.

The château now functions as a business and training center, offering spaces for meetings and workshops at Joncheerelaan 8 in Harmelen.

The medieval vaults beneath the château maintain their original form from 1270-1280, making them among the oldest preserved castle structures in Utrecht province.

Location: Woerden

Address: Kasteellaan 1 3481GR

GPS coordinates: 52.09603,4.96747

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:54