Muiderslot
A medieval castle at the mouth of the Vecht river in Muiden, about 15 kilometres southeast of Amsterdam. It is one of the best known castles in the Netherlands and stands where the river flows into what was once the Zuiderzee.
- Where
- Muiden, North Holland, Netherlands
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 52.3342, 5.0718
Get the Muiderslot stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Muiderslot. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your North Holland volume with your photos and a note.
Near Muiderslot
Het Scheepvaartmuseum 11 km
The national maritime museum of the Netherlands, in Amsterdam. It tells the story of Dutch seafaring, trade and exploration. A full size replica of the East India Company ship Amsterdam is moored outside.
Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam 12 km
A botanical garden in the Plantage district of Amsterdam and one of the oldest in the world. It was founded in the 17th century as a herb garden for doctors and today holds greenhouses and many rare plants.
NEMO Science Museum 12 km
A hands on science museum in a green copper clad building shaped like a ship's hull, designed by Renzo Piano and opened in 1997. Its roof is a public terrace with a view over the harbour and the old city.
Magere Brug 12 km
A white wooden drawbridge over the Amstel in Amsterdam, linking the banks at Kerkstraat. Its Dutch name means the Skinny Bridge, and it is lit up at night with hundreds of lamps.
H'ART Museum 12 km
An art museum on the banks of the Amstel river in Amsterdam. It was formerly a satellite of the Hermitage in Saint Petersburg and cut ties with it after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It now runs its own exhibitions.
Montelbaanstoren 12 km
A tower on the bank of the Oudeschans canal in Amsterdam. The original tower was built in 1516 as part of the city walls to defend the harbour. The upper half, designed by Hendrick de Keyser, was added later.
Albert Cuyp Market 12 km
A street market on Albert Cuypstraat in the De Pijp area of Amsterdam, between Ferdinand Bolstraat and Van Woustraat. The street and market are named after the painter Albert Cuyp. Stalls sell food, clothing and household goods.
Waterlooplein 12 km
A square in central Amsterdam near the Amstel river, named after the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. The city hall and opera house known as the Stopera and the Mozes en Aaron church stand on it. A daily flea market runs here.
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Questions
Where is Muiderslot?
Muiderslot is in Muiden, North Holland, Netherlands. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Het Scheepvaartmuseum (11 km), Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam (12 km), NEMO Science Museum (12 km).
How do I get the Muiderslot stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Muiderslot and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your North Holland volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Muiderslot before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your North Holland volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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