Kasteel Loenersloot, Medieval castle in Loenersloot, Netherlands
Kasteel Loenersloot is a moated castle in the eastern Netherlands built on a square island with a cylindrical residential tower as its main feature. The structure includes multiple wings arranged in a U-shaped layout surrounding a central courtyard.
The castle was first recorded in 1258 as a simple defensive tower. Between 1772 and 1777, its current form took shape when owner Andries Jan Strick van Linschoten commissioned extensive modifications and upgrades.
The name derives from the Dutch word 'loen' meaning marsh, reflecting the wetland setting where it was built. Visitors can see how the rooms were arranged for daily life in the 1700s, with furnishings and details that reveal the habits of its residents.
Tours are available only during the warmer months from April to October, so timing your visit accordingly is important. Parking is available at Rijksstraatweg 153, and the castle is a ten-minute walk from the parking area.
The original kitchen from 1773 survives with its large fireplace, counters, cabinets, and decorated tile walls still in place. This room offers the most direct glimpse into how daily cooking and food preparation happened in an aristocratic home.
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