Landgoed Dijnselburg

Landgoed Dijnselburg is an estate near Huis ter Heide with neo-renaissance buildings featuring red brick walls and light-colored details. A chapel on the grounds was designed to resemble an early Christian basilica.

The roots of the estate trace back to the 13th century when religious authority linked income from local farms to a convent. Over time, noble families held the property before it returned to church administration.

The name originates from a medieval settlement and the grounds show through their layout how different residents shaped the place over time. What visitors notice in the buildings and gardens reflects the shift from religious to secular purposes.

The property is not open to the general public as it functions as office space and is protected as a monument. You can view the exterior and grounds from nearby areas, but entry to buildings is restricted.

A prominent pope visited the grounds in 1985 during a Netherlands tour to meet with a leading cardinal. Few locations in the region received such a high-profile visit, marking its importance in religious circles.

Location: Zeist

Address: Amersfoortseweg 10, Huis ter Heide

GPS coordinates: 52.10750,5.24722

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:24