Nemerlaer Castle, Medieval castle in Haaren, Netherlands.
Nemerlaer Castle is a medieval brick manor from the early 14th century, standing in a wooded area near Oisterwijk in the Dutch province of Noord-Brabant. It is a multi-story fortified residence surrounded by the Nemer river and listed as a Rijksmonument, the Dutch national heritage register.
The castle was first recorded in 1303 as the seat of Knight Geerlinck van den Bossche. Major building work carried out in the 18th and 19th centuries gave the structure much of the form it has today.
The castle is used today for concerts, exhibitions and private events, giving the old building an active daily life. Visitors who walk through the rooms can sense how the space shifts between its historic character and its current role as a gathering place.
A visit pairs well with a walk through the surrounding woodland, which is accessible even when the building itself is closed. For a tour inside the castle, booking in advance is recommended to make sure a guide is available.
The building stood empty for more than 70 years because of inheritance disputes among its owners, falling into serious disrepair during that time. It was eventually sold to a foundation in 1964 for a very low price, which made its rescue and reopening possible.
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