Terborgh Castle, Medieval castle in Beekdaelen, Netherlands
Terborgh Castle is a fortified residence in Beekdaelen, in the Netherlands, made up of four brick wings arranged around a central courtyard reached through a gatehouse. A water moat surrounds the whole structure, and the original entrance was crossed by a drawbridge.
The site was first recorded in 1285, though it may have been used even earlier, possibly during Roman times. Over the following centuries the building was altered and extended, but it kept the general form it has today.
The chapel inside the courtyard was consecrated in 1625 and shows how religious life was once built directly into a noble residence. Visitors who stay or tour the building can still see this space and get a sense of how faith and daily life were woven together here.
The castle operates partly as a hotel, so it is possible to stay overnight inside the historic building rather than just passing by. Those not staying can still walk around the outside and take in the gatehouse and the moat from the surrounding area.
Two of the wings have Gelderland-style gables with curved brick formations at the top, a regional building tradition that survives in very few places today. These details are easy to spot from outside and reward a slow walk around the building.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
