Muiderslot Castle: Admission Ticket

Built as early as 1285 to control trade routes to Utrecht, this medieval jewel with its crenellated towers seems straight out of a fairytale. A short distance from Amsterdam, the guard rooms reveal impressive armor collections and artworks tracing the daily life of the nobility of old. History comes to life particularly on weekends thanks to falconry demonstrations, a rare spectacle that recalls the lordly hunts of the 13th century. The carefully maintained historic gardens hide playful trails for the younger ones, transforming the visit into an interactive adventure. Between the bastions, one appreciates the strategic importance of this fortress, which has seen poets and warriors pass through it over the centuries.