Muiderslot Castle Tickets and guide
Castle near Amsterdam
Everyone loves a castle and this castle near Amsterdam has fairytale and history written all over it.
Over 700 years old and located on the River Vecht this stunning Netherlands castle is definitely worth visiting. Steeped in history and beautiful to behold, a visit here will fill your camera roll and take you back in time. There are lovely gardens to explore and an incredible history to learn.
Muiderslot Castle is only 8 miles from Amsterdam and by car takes around 20 minutes. A bus takes around 45 minutes and train/bus combined around 1hr 20m. So, it’s a simple trip out from the city to see one of the most beautiful castles in the Netherlands. Fort Pampus, a popular and fascinating island fortress can be reached from Muiden by boat too, so you could visit both in one day trip.
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Muiderslot Castle TICKETS
You can get tickets for Muiderslot Castle online in advance, you can also get tours that take you to Muiderslt Castle and tours that feature the castle as part of a larger itiniary.
Ticket Prices at Muiderslot Castle Amsterdam
Adult: €17.50
Children (4-11 years): €10
Children (o-3): Free
You can gain free entry with the I Amsterdam City Card and the Go City Amsterdam Pass.
A ten language audio tour is included in the ticket price.
Muiderslot Castle hosts many events throughout the year and always has some kind of class going on. It is well worth checking what is happening there before you decide which day to visit.
How to get to Muiderslot Castle from Amsterdam
It is not too difficult a journey from Amsterdam to Muiden. If you have a car this is by far the quickest, but you will have to contend with parking fees at the castle which can be quite high if you are there for the day. You could use a cheaper car park in the town and then walk to the castle as another option.
Public transport to Muiderslot castle
- Public Transport :
- Take a train from Amsterdam Centraal station to Weesp station. Trains run regularly and the journey takes about 15 minutes.
- At Weesp station, transfer to a bus (Bus line 320, 322, or 327) heading towards Almere or Naarden-Bussum.
- Get off the bus at “Muiden, P+R” bus stop. From there, it’s a short walk to Muiderslot Castle.
- By Car:
- If you prefer driving, you can rent a car or use a taxi service to reach the castle.
- Set your GPS or navigation system to “Muiderslot 1, 1398 AA Muiden” for the castle’s location.
Muiderslot Castle is located in the town of Muiden, which is approximately 15 kilometers southeast of Amsterdam. The journey by public transport takes around 45-60 minutes, depending on the connections and waiting times.
Always double-check the train and bus schedules for the most up-to-date information before your trip.
Tours to Muiderslot Castle
For the ultimate in ease, you can book onto a tour that visits Muiderslot Castle and let someone else do all the work.
Opening times at Muiderslot Castle
Summer Season: 1 April until 31 October
Monday – Sunday: 10am until 5pm
Winter Season: 1 Nov until 31 March
Tuesday – Sunday: 10am until 5pm
During holidays: 10am until 5pm
What will I see at Amsterdam Muiderslot Castle?
The castle is over 700 years old, so you will see and experience history everywhere you look. The castle has been left to almost ruin a couple of times in its lifetime, but fortunately restored to its former glory each time.
National Museum
In 1878, the castle became one of the first national museums in the Netherlands. Before this time it was used as private residence and even came close to being destroyed. King William I made sure this did not happen.
Count Floris V built the castle to levy tolls along the river Vecht where it met the Dutch South Sea. Ships using the river for trade found it impossible to avoid the castle and the levies.
Floris met a brutal end, murdered near the castle and his enemies destroyed most of the castle. It was rebuilt in 1370.
Gardens
The gardens at Muiderslot Castle are practical and beautiful. They were designed to provide food for the residents, but have also become a wonderful place to relax, re-charge and re-connect with nature.
They feature a Berceau (a green tunnel with natural windows), a vegatable garden (warmoeshof), herb garden (kruidhof), orchard and fortress gardens where planting is designed to help fortify and protect the castle itself.
Water and Moat
The castle is surrounded by a moat that helped protect it from invaders. A moat and drawbridge are iconic castle representations of the imagination, so it is no surprise to learn that Muiderslot Castle has featured in many historical films and TV series. There is a water shield attraction where you can go underground to learn more about the way water works with the castle in an interactive presentation.
Stage and Events
Music and theatre are regularly performed at the castle. This is a tradition dating back 400 years to the poet and then resident P.C. Hooft who would often have gatherings and parties to celebrate the arts.
There are also all sorts of other events that have ranged from picnics in the gardens, to yoga, readings, crafts and more.
Check for an updated agenda of the events at the castle.
Muiderslot Castle Amsterdam accessibility
Unfortunately the castle itself is not accessible to users of wheelchairs, rollator walkers or mobility scooters. Users of these can gain free access to the gardens, ramparts, courtyard and the tournament field.
Strollers are not allowed in the castle and can be stored at the entrance.
The castle has a comprehensive page on accessibility that will help you before your visit.
