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Castle Hernen — Attraction in Wijchen

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De Terp Bed & Breakfast
Flerdeweg 14, 6616 BG Hernen, Netherlands
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Batavierenweg 15, 6616 AR Hernen, Netherlands
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Castle Hernen

Dorpsstraat 40, 6616 AH Hernen, Netherlands
4.5(571)
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4.5
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4.0
7y

Mooie tijden waren dat, die Middeleeuwen. Ligt eraan tot welke stand je behoorde. Wij willen die oude, heroïsche tijden vol wapengekletter en avontuur nogal eens idealiseren en romantiseren, vooral in de 19de eeuw erg populair, maar als je pech had en bij de zgn. ‘horigen’ of lijfeigenen hoorde, kon je leven er beroerd uitzien. Veel onderdrukking, ellende, ziekte. Gelukkig wel vaak een vroege dood, de gemiddelde leeftijd lag zo rond de 33. Misschien hadden de hogere standen het slechts in sommige gevallen en dan nog ogenschijnlijk beter en waren het ook voor hen zware, teleurstellende en bittere tijden. Het maakte allemaal niet zo veel uit want het ging toch niet zozeer om het leven hier op aarde. Memento Mori. Het ging vooral om het leven na dit leven, het hiernamaals, waar je verantwoording moest afleggen tegenover God, hoe je geleefd had en of je niet een ontzettende klootzak was geweest. Want dan ging je niet naar de hemel, maar naar de hel waar je in eeuwige kwelling en verdoemenis moest ronddolen. Dit was in ieder geval wat de geestelijkheid de mensen wilde laten geloven. Wij weten ondertussen wel beter, alhoewel dat voor velen nog steeds niet het geval is.

Met deze gedachten in mijn hoofd maak ik vandaag, woensdag 20 juni 2018, een tocht door Kasteel Hernen. Het is een prachtig, authentiek middeleeuws kasteel omgeven door een schitterend landgoed, waarschijnlijk rond 1350 ontstaan. Het is goed bewaard gebleven omdat het sinds de 17de eeuw niet meer is bewoond, ook nooit is belegerd en mede daardoor weinig is verbouwd. Het beschikt als enige kasteel in Nederland over overdekte weergangen waar ik vandaag zelf doorheen mag kruipen. Dit alles krijg ik te horen van het uiterst vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel dat bestaat uit vrijwillige dames op leeftijd en een betaalde kracht, een jongeman van midden twintig. Met de ‘pratende lantaarn’ begeef ik mij op pad. Ik schuifel van vertrek naar vertrek, door de overdekte weergangen, over kronkelende trappen naar allerhande torens en muffe, vochtige ruimtes, af en toe werp ik een blik naar buiten door smalle ramen. Ik ben vrijwel geheel alleen en krijg echt het middeleeuwen gevoel, een dolende ridder verdwaald in zijn eigen kasteel op zoek naar zijn schone en opgesloten prinses. Ik voel me als ridder Floris van wie in dit kasteel in 1968 de opnames voor de gelijknamige t.v.-serie zijn gemaakt.

Een fijn kasteel is Kasteel Hernen, niet omdat het zo’n geweldig spectaculaire hoeveelheid aan kunstobjecten of opgravingen kan laten zien maar meer omdat het zelf het authentieke object is. Verder valt er nog heel veel te zeggen over de verschillende activiteiten en festiviteiten die hier het hele jaar door voor allerlei doelgroepen worden gehouden. Kijk op de website zou ik zeggen. Wel mooi vind ik dat dit kasteel in 1883 werd gekocht door familie Den Tex en dat een dochter het in 1940 schonk aan de Stichting Vrienden der Geldersche Kastelen die speciaal hiervoor werd opgericht. Die Stichting is er nog steeds en doet veel...

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5.0
2y

A very nice experience, especially for kids. The day we were there (Saturday) there were knights and lords walking around with swords and all dressed up. Others were preparing food on fires of wood. Some ladies making yarn from pure untouched wool on an ancient device. The small step in the castle brought us back 500 years in time. The tour inside is done in a great way too. Where you get an old lamp, but it's magic in away as it can read some markings on the wall and then speaks out nice info about the places you see around you. For kids they placed the markings on lower height so they can hold the lamp and look for the info (adapted to the young ones) themselves.

Thumbs up for the staff too as they were without exception very friendly and accommodating, both for adults and kids.

I will surely come back to check out the spots we might have missed...

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5.0
5y

A very very cool castle/museum, they have little carry lanterns wich you take around. When you hold it in front of little plates on the wall, it starts giving you information about what is in that room and what they did with expanding back in the time. It's the only castle that hasn't been renovated over te years. Only expanded in the time being. They also had a very cool room with lights and a voice over telling you and showing you on a scale model what happend to the castle. Really great for kids but also cool for just people who like...

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Robbus BaseRobbus Base
A very nice experience, especially for kids. The day we were there (Saturday) there were knights and lords walking around with swords and all dressed up. Others were preparing food on fires of wood. Some ladies making yarn from pure untouched wool on an ancient device. The small step in the castle brought us back 500 years in time. The tour inside is done in a great way too. Where you get an old lamp, but it's magic in away as it can read some markings on the wall and then speaks out nice info about the places you see around you. For kids they placed the markings on lower height so they can hold the lamp and look for the info (adapted to the young ones) themselves. Thumbs up for the staff too as they were without exception very friendly and accommodating, both for adults and kids. I will surely come back to check out the spots we might have missed the first time.
Frank WilsFrank Wils
Wonderful medieval castle. One of the few castles in Holland that haven't been renewed or changed since the medieval times. Maybe the outside isn't as attractive as a castle which makes it quite unknown. Also the only castle in Holland with covered closed walks. Purposely almost unfurnished except for the few exhibition rooms. Nice area around to walk. Check out the children activities if you have kids!
Iris CohenIris Cohen
We had a lovely visit during one of their events. The girls got to be princesses for the day and dress up, do arts & crafts, and even be knighted when they completed all their assignments. I really recommend this as a nice day out with all the family. There’s also a guided audio tour, I was really impressed by their incorporation of modern day equipment and technology!
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A very nice experience, especially for kids. The day we were there (Saturday) there were knights and lords walking around with swords and all dressed up. Others were preparing food on fires of wood. Some ladies making yarn from pure untouched wool on an ancient device. The small step in the castle brought us back 500 years in time. The tour inside is done in a great way too. Where you get an old lamp, but it's magic in away as it can read some markings on the wall and then speaks out nice info about the places you see around you. For kids they placed the markings on lower height so they can hold the lamp and look for the info (adapted to the young ones) themselves. Thumbs up for the staff too as they were without exception very friendly and accommodating, both for adults and kids. I will surely come back to check out the spots we might have missed the first time.
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Wonderful medieval castle. One of the few castles in Holland that haven't been renewed or changed since the medieval times. Maybe the outside isn't as attractive as a castle which makes it quite unknown. Also the only castle in Holland with covered closed walks. Purposely almost unfurnished except for the few exhibition rooms. Nice area around to walk. Check out the children activities if you have kids!
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We had a lovely visit during one of their events. The girls got to be princesses for the day and dress up, do arts & crafts, and even be knighted when they completed all their assignments. I really recommend this as a nice day out with all the family. There’s also a guided audio tour, I was really impressed by their incorporation of modern day equipment and technology!
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