Top 4 Castles around Steenwijkerland

Burcht van Kuinre, or also Kuinderburcht, is the name of two consecutive castles near Kuinre. The Lords of Kuinre resided here in Flevoland. Have you discovered the remains yet? From the castle, ships on the Zuiderzee were attacked and shipping to the Hanseatic cities was controlled. In the Kuinderbos you can see for yourself how big it was. The Kuinderberg offers a view of the island with the remnants of the castle. During the walk, there is still something surprising to discover. In the 12th century, the glory of Kuinre arose on the border between Friesland and the Upper Monastery of Utrecht. Castle no. 1 The first castle of Kuinre was probably built between 1165 and 1197. At the end of the 12th century, it was in the hands of the lord of Kuinre, Heynric die Crane, who, as a minister of the bishop of Utrecht, was responsible for overseeing the local settlements. Frisians. In 1204, a new castle was built on the same spot. Castle no. 2 In 1378, the castle was abandoned to build a new castle on the other bank of the Kuinder. During the Geldrian disputes between 1510 and 1527, it was conquered several times by Gelre and recaptured by Utrecht. From 1531 to 1536, the castle was definitively demolished. The remains were gradually submerged. Drainage After the Noordoostpolder was drained in 1942, the area was archaeologically investigated. The foundation of the first castle has been partially restored, the second castle is covered with earth. `Bron: https://www.visitnoordoostpolder.nl/nl/locaties/4007775335/kuinderburcht

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Walk back centuries and breathe in the atmosphere of 1635, when the noble Sloet family had this stately country estate built. Time seems to stand still in the surrounding forest and gardens. Enjoy a real night's sleep at the campsite. Taste special flavors in the tea house. www.landgoedoldenhof.nl

The Havixhorst consists in the core of the manor house with outbuildings, garden, canal and surrounding forest. The estate is approximately 100 hectares in total. The estate is beautifully situated in the stream valley of the Reest, between Meppel and De Wijk. The existence of De Havixhorst is first mentioned in 1409, in the archives of Dickninge Abbey. The current shape and appearance mainly dates from 1753. The manor has been inhabited for three centuries by the De Vos van Steenwijk family. https://www.drentslandschap.nl/objecten/havixhorst

Havixhorst is first mentioned in 1371. Until the 17th century, Havixhorst was owned by members of the Van den Clooster family. From the 15th century, the lords of Havixhorst owned the collation right in the church of IJhorst. The Van den Clooster family also owned the manors of Rheebruggen and Vledderinge. In 1580, the manor Batinge was also conquered by them, but had to be relinquished. In the 17th century, the Havixhorst passed to the Van Munster family. Due to financial problems, Reinold van Munster had to give up the Havixhorst in 1658 and exchanged his property with the Ibinge heir in Echten owned by Johan de Vos van Steenwijk. The De Vos van Steenwijk family owned the manor house for almost three hundred years, from 1658 to 1956. In 1956, Havixhorst passed on to two grandnieces, the ladies Van Mourik, who sold the Havixhorst in 1963, after which major repairs took place over the years and, for example, the coach house was completely rebuilt. During that period it was used alternately as a retirement home, a holiday resort for young people, a reception center for Vietnamese refugees, and was eventually used as a hotel. In 1982, the Havixhorst was purchased by Het Drentse Landschap and its renovations and restoration continued.

Beautiful little harbor in the center of the town with a few cafes that invite you to linger.

Beautiful country house surrounded by a canal and avenues. The estate is largely open to the public.

These ponds used to form the moat of Castle Toutenburg. That was a medieval castle in Vollenhove. It was built around 1500. In the 18th century the building fell into disrepair, all that remains is a ruin.