Obbicht Castle

Obbicht is a castle complex featuring a central octagonal building surrounded by multiple auxiliary structures spread across five hectares on three consecutive moated islands. The estate includes bridges, walls, fences, and garden ornaments arranged around the main residence.

The site held a medieval castle that Spanish forces destroyed in 1570, followed by a rebuild in 1585. The present building took shape in 1780 when merchant Antoine Guillaume de Paludé established the current structure.

The castle reflects how Dutch merchants shaped the region through their residences and gardens during the 18th century. Walking through the grounds, you notice the French architectural language that became fashionable among wealthy families in the area.

The grounds sit at Kasteelweg 21 and are surrounded by water moats that create natural boundaries separating the islands. Access to different areas of the property requires crossing the connecting bridges that span between the moated sections.

Fragments and ruins from earlier castle structures remain visible throughout the gardens, revealing different layers of construction from past periods. These remnants let visitors trace how the building evolved across centuries without reading a plaque.

Location: Sittard-Geleen

GPS coordinates: 51.02222,5.78028

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:24