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 11:00-17:00
Woensdag 11:00-17:00
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€ 15,00
Children 4-18€ 7,50
Children under 4free
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.

Restaurant Bentinck

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

Reservations: T: +31(0) 343 6000, Email: info@restaurantbentinck.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 6 juli - 1 december:

Bordesfoto's bij KASTEEL AMERONGEN

Portretten op de trap

Groepsportretten vormen al eeuwen een symbool van eenheid en verbinding. Ze bieden een tastbare herinnering en geven uitdrukking aan een gezamenlijke band. Denk aan Rembrandts Nachtwacht, of aan de bordesfoto van het nieuwe kabinet op de trappen van Paleis Noordeinde. 

Voor deze expositie zijn groepsportretten uitgezocht die de afgelopen honderd jaar zijn gemaakt op de trappen van het kasteel tussen twee imposante standbeelden met op de achtergrond het eeuwenoude familiehuis.

Let op: koop je kaarten vooraf online via onze website zodat je zeker weet dat er plek is.

Van 6 juli - 1 december:

Bijzondere bordesfoto's

Portretten op de trap

Groepsportretten vormen al eeuwen een symbool van eenheid en verbinding. Ze bieden een tastbare herinnering en geven uitdrukking aan een gezamenlijke band. Denk aan Rembrandts Nachtwacht, of aan de bordesfoto van het nieuwe kabinet op de trappen van Paleis Noordeinde. 

Voor deze expositie zijn groepsportretten uitgezocht die de afgelopen honderd jaar zijn gemaakt op de trappen van het kasteel tussen twee imposante standbeelden met op de achtergrond het eeuwenoude familiehuis.

Let op: koop je kaarten vooraf online via onze website zodat je zeker weet dat er plek is.