Slot Zuylen Utrecht
Slot Zuylen Castle is situated on the river Vecht in the tiny village of Oud-Zuilen near Utrecht. Whilst retaining many of its medieval castle-like features it was converted into a country mansion in the 18th century. Its most famous resident was Belle van Zuylen (Isabelle de Charrière), writer of fame and feminist avant la lettre. Slot Zuylen opened its doors to visitors 60 years ago and has meanwhile acquired museum status. Admission to the castle museum is by guided tour only, which lasts around 75 minutes. Guided tours are given in Dutch, but all are welcome to join as information sheets are available to follow along in English, French or German.
Slot Zuylen, Oud-Zuilen, Netherlands. Bezoek Slot Zuylen onder begeleiding van een gids. Reserveren wordt aangeraden. Actuele openingstijden zie: www.slotzuylen.nl. Zuylen Castle was built around 1520 on top of medieval ruins in the small town of Oud Zuilen, near Utrecht. It was originally surrounded on all sides by water, and only accessible via a bridge. Ultimately, a park was built in English landscape style and a summer house was built in the woods. Today we visited Slot Zuylen in a small village called Oud-Zuylen. The castle was the home of the female writer Belle van Zuylen. We had as nice guided tour and our guide Karen Wesdorp had great knowledge of the castle and it's inhabitants throughout the ages. Slot Zuylen is een kasteel in het dorp Oud-Zuilen nabij de stad Utrecht.Het ligt vanuit Utrecht gezien aan het begin van de Vechtstreek.De geschiedenis van het slot begint reeds in de 13e eeuw. Wij zijn Landschap Erfgoed Utrecht. Het is onze missie om het landschap en het culturele erfgoed in Utrecht te beschermen, te beheren en te verrijken: Wij zijn waar je woont en waar je werkt. Waar je kinderen leren, je een lunchwandeling maakt in het park, een avondje uitgaat en weer thuiskomt.
Slot Zuylen is surrounded by historic gardens, which are perfect for relaxing strolls. One of the main features of the garden is its famous serpentine wall.
Slot Zuylen Utrecht University
Museumcafé
Housed inside the former carriage house, the museum café serves fairtrade coffee and tea, organic juices, baked goods and a lunch menu featuring products from the museum garden. It also serves high tea. With various walking and cycling trails passing along the carriage house, the museum café is a lovely spot where all are welcome to relax and recharge over coffee, tea or lunch.