Kasteel de Haar
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A large castle with towers, ramparts, a drawbridge and a moat, surrounded by a huge park full of old trees, with ponds, winding paths and flower-filled formal gardens. Kasteel de Haar is simultaneously imposing and fairytale-like. Whether you visit Kasteel de Haar for the park, the rooms, the amazing history, the gardens or the deer, you will feel that you've stepped into another world. There is a story behind every door, every detail, every flower in the colourful gardens. About other times, other cultures and other characters. Kasteel de Haar is the largest castle in the Netherlands. It was once privately owned by the Van Zuylen family and the family’s descendants still stay there every year. The international jet set of the 20th century, with their lavish lifestyle, also visited the castle regularly. From Coco Chanel to Roger Moore, they left their mark in the luxurious rooms of Utrecht's most opulent location.
Tip: there are fun treasure hunts in and around the castle available for children.