De Haar Castle
The largest castle in the Netherlands, standing outside Utrecht. It was rebuilt in the late 19th century as a grand fairytale castle with towers and a moat, set in a large park with gardens.
- Where
- Utrecht, Netherlands
- Grade
- Well known
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 1 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 52.1214, 4.9863
Get the De Haar Castle stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at De Haar Castle. 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 Utrecht volume with your photos and a note.
Near De Haar Castle
Dom Church Utrecht 9.9 km
A Gothic church in Utrecht dedicated to Saint Martin, the cathedral of the medieval diocese. The nave collapsed in a storm in 1674, so the Dom Tower, about 112 metres high, now stands separate from the church.
Rietveld Schröder House 12 km
A small house on the edge of Utrecht, built in 1924 by the architect Gerrit Rietveld for Truus Schröder and her children. Its sliding walls and primary colours made it a landmark of the De Stijl movement, and it is now a museum and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Soestdijk Palace 22 km
A palace with a central block and two wings near Baarn, long the home of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard. It is no longer a royal residence and now hosts exhibitions and events in its grounds.
Muiderslot 24 km
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.
Olympic Stadium Amsterdam 26 km
The main stadium of the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, designed by Jan Wils in brick in the Amsterdam School style. After restoration it is used for athletics and events, and it is a listed national monument.
Albert Cuyp Market 27 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.
Heineken Experience 27 km
A visitor centre in the old Heineken brewery in Amsterdam. The brewery operated here until 1988, and the building now tells the story of the Dutch pilsner and how it is made. Tours end with a tasting.
Concertgebouw 27 km
A concert hall on Museumplein in Amsterdam, opened in 1888. Its Main Hall is considered one of the finest in the world for acoustics, and it is home to the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.
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Questions
Where is De Haar Castle?
De Haar Castle is in Utrecht, Netherlands. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Dom Church Utrecht (9.9 km), Rietveld Schröder House (12 km), Soestdijk Palace (22 km).
How do I get the De Haar Castle stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at De Haar Castle and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Utrecht volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to De Haar Castle before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Utrecht volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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