Step back in time and explore 700 years of Dutch history at this striking medieval castle
Visit Castle Muiderslot with zooFamily
With us, there are no entry fees on the day – all you've got to do is show your pass.
Explore this awesome 13th-century castle and its beautiful surroundings
Grab an audio guide for some in-depth learning
Your pass gives you access to dozens of other top attractions in the city so make sure to check them out!
Forming part of the Defence Line of Amsterdam, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the striking medieval Castle Muiderslot is a must-see for visitors to the city. It was built in the 13th Century by Count Floris V and offers plenty of awe-inspiring sights. Explore Golden Age-era rooms, see the armory, and much more, there's also an audio tour through the impressive Knight’s Hall included in your ticket. Also, don't miss the beautiful gardens which still retain the atmosphere of the 17th Century when they were created.
Castle Muiderslot highlights
Enjoy this medieval castle with two different audioguides (available in 10 languages).
Explore the armory, dungeon and medieval towers.
Check out 17th-century decorated rooms and art.
Twice a year, enjoy a contemporary art exhibit.
Did you know
While out hunting with falcons in 1296, Floris V was captured by his nobles and imprisoned in his own castle. After attempting an escape he was stabbed 20 times and died.
The Muiderslot was the official residence of P.C. Hooft in the 17th century because he was appointed as sheriff (drost) of Muiden and bailiff (baljuw) of Gooiland in 1609.
owards the end of the 18th century, the castle began to be used as a prison before being abandoned and derelict.
Don't miss
Towers and Knights
Scale the castle's impressive towers and learn about its carefully constructed defenses from its narrow staircases to dead-end corridors. Climb 83 steps and enjoy amazing views from the rafters of the castle's highest tower, the West Tower. Discover an incredible collection of genuine suits of armor, chain mail, swords, and halberds in the wrmoury, and learn about the life and times of medieval knights and their importance to the castle's history.
The Golden Age
The 17th century is considered the Dutch Golden Age in art. Journey back in time and tour the beautifully-restored Golden Age rooms of the castle, including the living room, bedroom, the Bishop's Room, the castle kitchen, the Knight's Hall and the Prince's Room, and learn about the castle's occupants during this time, including its most famous resident, writer and poet P.C. Hooft. For almost 40 years, Hooft spent summers in the castle and invited friends and intellectuals such as Vondel, Huygens, Bredero and Maria Tesselschade Visscher to stay.