Castle De Haar is the largest and most opulent castle in the Netherlands, located 25 minutes from Utrecht's center. This fairy-tale neo-Gothic castle was rebuilt in the late 19th century on medieval castle ruins. It is surrounded by magnificent gardens and parks designed by architect Pierre Cuypers. The castle hosted glamorous parties attended by celebrities like Coco Chanel, Maria Callas, and Gregory Peck.
Price for castle and garden combined. Garden only cheaper. Buy tickets online to skip queues
Spring is beautiful when gardens bloom. Allow 3-4 hours for castle and gardens. Reachable by bus 127 from Utrecht Central or by bike (30 min). Host to Elf Fantasy Fair in spring.
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Take bus 127 from Utrecht Centraal to Haarzuilens (about 25 minutes), then walk 15 minutes. You can also cycle through beautiful countryside (30 minutes)
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