English - Kasteel Amerongen

Welcome to Amerongen Castle!

Amerongen Castle is one of the great Dutch houses from the 17th century. The house, garden and furnishings form a unit seldom seen in the Netherlands. Amerongen Castle has a rich family-history, going back 700 years. The owners played an important part in the national and European history.

Godard Adriaan van Reede (1621-1691) held a key-position in the insurrection against the French supremacy. As a retribution the house was burnt down by the French in 1673, but rebuilt by his wife Margaretha Turnor. The German Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941) lived at Amerongen Castle for 18 months and signed his abdication here in 1918. The desk at which this happened is still part of the Amerongen collection. The house, surrounded by historical gardens, is situated in the picturesque village of Amerongen at the foot of the Utrecht Hills.

Amerongen Castle is vibrant with activities, such as (theme)tours, seasonal festivities, concerts, exhibitions and children’s activities. Visit and experience its history! An unmissable example of the Dutch Heritage.

The English Connection

Over the centuries Amerongen has had a close relationship with England, starting in 1690 when Godard van Reede a.k.a “de Ginkel” (1644-1703) won the Battle of the Boyne as commander-in-chief of King William III ’s troops. He became the 1st Earl of Athlone.

In 1795, when the French invaded this country, Frederik Christiaan van Reede, the 5th Earl of Athlone, fled to England together with his friend and Stadtholder Willem V and many other noblemen. He then took the seat he was entitled to in the House of Lords. During the 19th century his sons and their descendants lived in England and visited Amerongen only occasionally.

After the -childless- death of the 9th Earl of Athlone the last, female, owner left the house in 1879 to her godson Count van Aldenburg Bentinck, who had his education in England and hired a British nanny to raise his children and grandchildren in the same spirit!

Opening Hours Castle and Garden

Maandag	Gesloten
Dinsdag	Gesloten
Woensdag	Gesloten
Donderdag	11:00-17:00
Vrijdag	11:00-17:00
Zaterdag	11:00-17:00
Zondag	11:00-17:00

Thursday to Saturday: Guided tours only. There are no guided tours on Sunday. You can visit the Castle without a tour. Our guides are available in the halls to answer any questions.

Last entry: 15:00 h

Online Tickets

Please purchase your entrance tickets online

Admission price
Adults	€ 17,50
Children 4-18	€ 8,50
Children under 4	free
Garden (at the Orangery)	€ 5,00

Accessibility

The castle is not accessible for the disabled. The tour of the castle includes 3 floors and it is not possible to avoid stairs. The garden and restaurant are accessible.

Dogs and bicycles are not allowed on the estate. We only welcome assistance dogs in the castle and garden

Taking pictures in the Castle

You are allowed to take pictures in the Castle, without flash. Please follow the directions of our staff.

Restobar Liz

For refreshments or a bite to eat you ‘ll find the Oranjerie and restobar Liz in the grounds.

Reservations: T: +31(0) 343 6000, Email: info@restobarliz.nl

How to get here

Public transport: bus 50 (Utrecht- Wageningen) Stop: Amerongen Dorp, 10 minutes’ walk.

Parking

Opposite the castle gate (Margaretha Turnorlaan) for both cars and bicycles.

Van 19 december t/m 5 januari

Bordesfoto's bij KASTEEL AMERONGEN

Kerstfeest op het kasteel

Kerstfeest op Kasteel Amerongen is altijd uniek en speciaal. Dit jaar strijken vogels neer in de prachtige bloemstukken en in de fonkelende kerstbomen. Kom de handgemaakte vogels bewonderen en ontdek met de hele familie welke vogels er allemaal te zien zijn. Als symbolen van vrede en als kwinkelerende boodschappers uit de hemel brengen vogels hoop in de donkere winterdagen.

De hele kerstvakantie zijn het kasteel en de tuinen feestelijk versierd. Verhalen over kerst in Amerongen van onze gidsen maken de route door het kasteel extra bijzonder.

19 DEC 2024 t/m 5 JAN 2025

Kerstkasteel vol vogels

KERSTFEEST