Heeswijk Castle

Heeswijk Castle ("Kasteel Heeswijk") is a former water citadel near Heeswijk in the Dutch province of North Brabant, originally built in the 11th century. The castle was restored in 2005. The original castle consisted of a motte erected in 1080. During the subsequent centuries this motte was reduced and in its place a castle was built.

Heeswijk Castle has several times played a role in the history of the Netherlands. Around the year 1600 Prince Maurits twice failed to take the castle. His half-brother Frederick Henry did however eventually succeeded to capture it in 1629, enabling him to lay siege to 's-Hertogenbosch. In 1672 the French king Louis XIV stayed at Heeswijk Castle during his campaign against the Dutch Republic. At the end of the 18th century General Pichegru, a French general under the command of Napoleon used the castle as his headquarters.

In 1835, André Baron van den Bogaerde van Terbrugge bought the Heeswijk Castle which had fallen into disrepair and immediately started a massive reconstruction. Moreover, the castle was extended with among other things the weapons room and the Iron Tower to house his and his sons, Louis and Donat, growing collection of art objects and curiosa.

Current Use

The current castle museum reflects the life and traditions of the middle of the 19th century. Following recent restoration guided tours of the castle are possible. The weapons room of the castle is used as a popular wedding location by the municipality Bernheze. Under the promenade cellar roofs (wedding) receptions are held and the carriage house of the castle accommodates training facilities as well as congress- and presentation rooms.

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See also

  • List of castles in the Netherlands
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Janouke Goosen
11 August 2013
Nice coffee and the goatcheese sandwich with homemade apple/honey compote is delicious. Wonderful location.
CRWLYUX
22 May 2021
Don't pass a chance by to visit this castle. It is a hidden treasure. Absolutely worth a visit
Stefan van Hooft
21 December 2011
Sit down for a drink and enjoy free wifi in the Brasserie (Café).
Rob Sleddens
18 April 2013
flyers van Heerlijk Heeswijk zijn binnen. Gaat heel mooi worden met Hemelvaart (9 mei)
Dirk Brösel
18 April 2011
Neem deel aan één van de dagelijks gegeven rondleidingen, verzorgt door Stichting Kasteel Heeswijk en ervaar de rijke en geheime geschiedenis van Kasteel Heeswijk...
Kasteel Heeswijk
18 April 2011
Vier hier uw bruiloft en beleef de mooiste dag van uw leven in een inspirerende omgeving
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Mon 1:00 PM–8:00 PM
Tue Noon–3:00 PM
Wed 9:00 AM–10:00 AM
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