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Kasteel de Haar

Kasteellaan 1, | 5km (3 miles) W of Maarssen, Haarzuilens, The Netherlands
030 677-38-04
4.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Museums, Castles, Parks
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The Hague, The Netherlands
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

We stopped here on the way back from Utrecht to Den Haag as a "stop in" but quickly realised you could easily stay here all day! The Castle is simply magnificent! and the grounds are incredibly well manicured. We took a tour of the castle and found the guide to be very informative and interesting, we only wished the tour... More

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Amsterdam
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

My husband brought me to this magnificent setting imagining i was brought back to the medieval times. As we entered the place from the gate to the ticket booth and to the way where the castle stands in my feelings, the scenario has changed from the real world to the time of kings and queens. The garden is well manicured.... More

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The Hague, The Netherlands
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

In The Netherlands we have only a few castles that can compete with those in countries like France, Spain, Portugal, Wales, England and Scotland. Kasteel De Haar is perhaps the most interesting Dutch castle. From a distance it looks impressive and strong but when you take a look at it more closely, you will notice the many subtle architectural details.... More

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AMSTERDAM NETHERLANDS
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2012
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This castle is very interesting and also it is possible to make tours inside. the castle had been renovated and is in perfect condition now More

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Huizen, The Netherlands
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Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012

Build in the 19 century on the remains of a medieval castle its like cinderella's castle. Nice 19 century interior, beautiful extensive gardens, formal and english landscape. Special tours for kids. Closed in august because that's the time of the year that the owner, a baron (who lives in the farmhouse on the estate and is related to the Rothchilds)... More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

We rented bikes from Utrecht and biked to the Castle. Beware if you try biking, the trails are not as well marked as the tourist office led me to believe and the map they had me buy was not helpful at all. However, the castle and grounds are absolutely gorgeous and a must see for castle lovers such as myself! More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2011
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I went to Kasteel de Haar in early November 2011. There is an entry ticker for EUR 9.5 (or there about) for a entry and guided tour. The "Kasteel " in itself was beautiful from the outside. Great to get some stunning pictures clicked – the moat, the "Kasteel " garden etc. are just superb. I had a lot of... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 24, 2011

Just been to the Country Christmas Fair at Kasteel de Haar and it was very impressive. The grounds were bigger than I initially thought it would be. Very well maintained and the gardens were stunning. The castle itself was imposing, and it made me feel like I was transported back in time. Regular tours were being conducted, but they were... More

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Utrecht, The Netherlands
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2011
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As i worked here at the castle when i was a student, I decided to check it out with my girlfriend. At the time i didn't actually go in ( sold tickets at the entry of the parc) so i took the guided tour to see what it looked like. The castle itself is old, dating back from the 14th... More

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Antananarivo, Madagascar
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117 reviews 117 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
140 helpful votes 140 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2011
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I went with my wife to the castle which is around 15 km away from the city of Utrecht, there is lot's of parking space, but i don't know if you can reach it by public transport. We entered the grounds through an almost Disney like gate and from there we kept on staying in a fairy tale surroundings. The... More

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