Stein Castle, Medieval castle in Stein, Netherlands
Stein Castle is the ruins of a medieval fortress on an elevated mound in Limburg province. The site consists of a front section with service buildings and a main castle area, though today mainly foundation stones and wall sections remain visible.
The first fortifications were built around 1220 and served as a strategic stronghold in the region. The structure was expanded and modified over the centuries until it gradually fell into ruin.
The castle was shaped by the van Loon family, whose members lived and ruled here for centuries. Today, the remaining walls and foundations tell the story of their long connection to this place.
Visits are only possible with groups of at least ten people and require advance booking. Access is through a walking path that goes through the castle park grounds.
Inside the castle walls grows a medieval herb garden planted in 2017 by volunteers of the Stein Heritage Foundation. The garden follows traditional growing methods and shows what plants were once used at this location.
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