Top 7 Castles around Hollands Kroon

Unfortunately, you can only climb halfway up the observation tower, as a locked door blocks the way. The castle ruins are very small, but they are pretty.

Radboud Castle is located directly on the harbor of Medemblik and was built around 1288 by order of Floris V as a fortress to keep the region under control. Two wings, several towers and parts of the contours of the original castle are still visible, giving you a good idea of the medieval layout. An interesting stop during your walk, especially for those interested in the history of West Friesland and the role of castles in the landscape.

Built 1895-1897.

A high, newly built tower rises from the West Frisian landscape on the sharp bend of the dike. In the 13th century, the fort 't Huys in Nuwendore (Nieuwendoorn) stood on this exact spot. The province of North Holland has rebuilt part of the castle. Visitors can tour the site and climb the tower, where they can imagine themselves as lord of the castle with a beautiful view over the landscape.

Worth seeing castle that can also be circumnavigated by bike. The café invites you to take a break.

Schagen Castle is located in the heart of the town and, based on its original layout, is a typical square moated castle. Only a few remnants of the former fortifications remain. The old moat, which almost completely encircles the complex and still holds water, is still clearly visible. Access is via a wooden bridge, designed to resemble a drawbridge with the help of some decorative elements. Behind it lies the former castle courtyard, offering unobstructed views in all directions, including the moat and the hotel. Next to the former entrance and the current bridge are two round defensive towers, whose foundations are still original. Inside the towers are exhibition rooms dedicated to the First and Second World Wars. A hotel has been built in the rear of the square complex. In an attempt to recreate the former part of the castle with two three-story, tower-like additions, both covered with sheet metal roofs, the architect has created a building that only blends in with the surrounding stone in terms of color. Unfortunately, most of the complex is closed to the general public. The castle was probably built in 1394 by Willem, a bastard son of Abelrecht van Beieren. Lord Willem expanded and enlarged the castle in 1440. The fortification remained in the family's possession until 1568. In 1758, it was purchased by George van Cats. Until 1798, it changed hands several times through sales, and in 1799 it suffered severe damage at the hands of soldiers. In 1820, the castle was auctioned off and demolished. The area surrounding the castle was used as a prison and cemetery over the centuries. The towers were first renovated in 1931. The hotel was built in 2001/2002. https://burgenarchiv.de/burg_schagen_in_noord-holland

Around the market square are several beautiful old houses with stepped gables dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. In the center of the square stands the Grote Kerk (Great Church) with its prominent tower. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schagen

The castle, built by Willem, an illegitimate son of Duke Albrecht, was no longer inhabited from 1706. In 1799, the castle was occupied by English and Russian troops, resulting in total destruction. After 1820 the castle was demolished, with the exception of the two round corner towers. Archaeological research showed that the walls were no thicker than 70 cm, making the castle hardly defensible at that time. A wooden predecessor of the castle may have been built around 1300. Today only the two towers remain as a ruin on the former castle grounds on the south side of the Market Square.