Castle Radboud
Castle Radboud
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Falien Takiano
Delft, The Netherlands229 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
The entree over the bridge is wholesome, really beautiful and got our hopes up.
Inside we had to wait on an Long explanation in kinda english and after than the same explanation in dutch to peeps in front of us.
The audiotour is quite nice, but when you reach the attic it's getting boring and more for kids.
It's reconstructed and you cant really see historical features.
The floors, cealing, doors, chandelier are old and the most history your going to see in there.
The castle battlements were just a small part, but the best part of the tour.
The cafe below the castle is really cute and cozy.
Inside we had to wait on an Long explanation in kinda english and after than the same explanation in dutch to peeps in front of us.
The audiotour is quite nice, but when you reach the attic it's getting boring and more for kids.
It's reconstructed and you cant really see historical features.
The floors, cealing, doors, chandelier are old and the most history your going to see in there.
The castle battlements were just a small part, but the best part of the tour.
The cafe below the castle is really cute and cozy.
Written August 11, 2022
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Vicky G
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May 2024 • Family
The curators of this little castle chose a very interesting way to tell us about the castle's history. Here history is everything but boring! You can literally step into the middle ages and experience the life of the people of these times. The first thing we saw when we came to the place where some children having lots of fun, and that says it all! In addition to that they serve a very good coffee - and the surrounding environment is simply breathtaking.
Written May 3, 2024
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Egbert M
The Hague, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands42 contributions
Jan 2014 • Family
Originally this castle was built by count Willem III of Holland and his son Floris V to suppress the rebellious West Frisian population in the 13th century, after Holland conquered the western parts of Friesland. It is beautifully located at the shores of the IJsselmeer (formerly the Southern Sea) at the harbour entrance of Medemblik, the oldest town of Northern Holland.
Although the castle has been restored, destroyed and rebuilt again, it is a beautiful, well maintained building in which you can feel the Middle Ages.
The exhibition about the history of the castle and the surrounding area is small, but that makes it very attractive for children, who can feel like they have returned to the ages of knights and dark dungeons. For kids the castle has a nice puzzle tour with a different tour depending on the age of the kid. Also on exhibit are some archeological finds from near the castle.
Taking a tour in this castle won't take more than an hour. Tourguides are available, at least on Sunday. As with many of these old castles, access is rather a hussle for people in wheelchairs. There is a small cafe, where you can get some simple things as coffee and homemade cake.
Although the castle has been restored, destroyed and rebuilt again, it is a beautiful, well maintained building in which you can feel the Middle Ages.
The exhibition about the history of the castle and the surrounding area is small, but that makes it very attractive for children, who can feel like they have returned to the ages of knights and dark dungeons. For kids the castle has a nice puzzle tour with a different tour depending on the age of the kid. Also on exhibit are some archeological finds from near the castle.
Taking a tour in this castle won't take more than an hour. Tourguides are available, at least on Sunday. As with many of these old castles, access is rather a hussle for people in wheelchairs. There is a small cafe, where you can get some simple things as coffee and homemade cake.
Written January 8, 2014
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RHAHJ
Nijmegen, The Netherlands1,972 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
I once visited the castle when it was closed, and I must have rated it higher, maybe 4 stars then. I found the exhibition quite disappointing. The knight's hall has a few historic items on display, but the hall itself is a bit underwhelming. Another room is furnished as a gothic room, and that is probably the best there is to see. There is a puppet prisoner, with spoken text, which is nice for variation. The history of the castle is explained in text on the walls, which is necessary, but one would hope for archeological finds to go with that. There is also an exhibition about pirates - very appropriate since some were active around the castle - but this is also mostly written text. And barrels and sails, but nothing of historic interest, although it may be nice for children.
Written August 8, 2017
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Arianna v
Medemblik, Noord-Holland, Netherlands1 contribution
Aug 2014 • Business
I am a volunteer in this Castle. So yes it is very important to me. The castle is very old. But great fun for adults and children. There is a hunt for the kids and in the summer season is always an exhibition. Also, there is often a falconer with birds of prey and owls. You can also attend a workshop with him. In short, there is plenty to do in Castle Radbout.
Written September 2, 2014
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stephie505
Wormer, The Netherlands96 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
Nice little castle with lots of information on the history of the place. Went with two small kids and they enjoyed climbing all the small steps. Good to spend an hour or two. Parking right out front (free).
Written July 17, 2015
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A K
Amsterdam, The Netherlands70 contributions
Sep 2014 • Family
An exposition about the castle history explained in a time line on the wall. Friendly people and for the kids there is a treasure hunt. Do not forget the canons outside
Written June 3, 2015
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Martybossy
Port Kennedy, Australia196 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
Medemblik is a liitle village with a harbour and it is very peaceful. It is nice to have a stroll around this beautiful medieval castle. We haven’t been inside but the castle was open and it has a cafe with terrace. Fun fact to learn was that Rembrand’s Nightwatch painting was hidden in this castle during WWII. Recommended.
Written November 11, 2018
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Johannaloves2travel
Palo Alto, CA86 contributions
Jul 2013 • Friends
Castle Radboud is a small landmark in the sleepy recreational harbor of Medemblik. The castle was much smaller than we expected, but the exhibit is worth a quick visit for anyone interested in a little Dutch history. Check the website for more information and visiting hours. We biked along the IJsselmeer and found a very cute petting zoo nearby, making for a fun and interesting afternoon. The castle did not serve as a residence, but was built for defensive purposes.
Written September 3, 2013
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2Travelers2Go
United States685 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
If you are looking for a reason to do a daytrip to Medemblik, this castle is partially worth the drive. The castle itself is really not reminiscent of the middle age, since it has been extensively rebuilt. The outside is nice for photo ops, so it's good for shutterbugs. There isn't a lot in the way of exhibits in the castle, and there are no placards in English. They do provide you with a three-ring binder with English information but it was much too unwieldly to lug around - a pamplet would have been easier. Across the way there is a small park with a cute little petting zoo which has goats, sheep and piggies. It was a nice way to spend an hour or so and if you couple a visit to the castle area as well as lunch in Medemblek followed by a short stroll around (especially if their little market is going on) it is a very nice daytrip.
Written July 7, 2013
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