Castle ruins Geijsteren - Geijsteren
Between Geijsteren and the Meuse River you will find the remains of Geijsteren Castle. The first mention of this area and associated rights of the Van Straelen family dates back to the year 1251. Therefore, the castle was built in the 13th century.
After devastation and fires in 1558 and 1919, the castle was repeatedly restored. But after a bombing by the English in 1944, the castle was completely destroyed. The English wanted to prevent the Germans from using the castle again as a vantage point. The ruins were nevertheless restored years later to make the contours of the castle visible.
When you enter through the gatehouse, you can see what the castle used to look like based on photos from the past. On the side, you can walk through a gateway to the Meuse River, where you have a fantastic view.
Castle ruins Geijsteren
Wanssumseweg 2
5862 AA
Geijsteren
Contact details
E: info@visitnoordlimburg.nl
W: https://www.visitnoordlimburg.nl/nl/kasteelruine-geijsteren
| Opening hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Times apply for mid-April through the fall elementary school vacations. During other village activities or special days, the castle may be closed occasionally. From May to September, there is a guided tour every Tuesday at 2 pm that you can join without a reservation for a fee of 1 euro p.p. There is a limited number of participants for this.
