When my old work colleague, Miss Luster visited me last year I brought her to the village of Muiden to visit the Muiden Castle, however, I forgot that during Mondays all museums which includes castles and mansions for public/tourism viewing are mostly closed in the Netherlands, with the exception of Amsterdam.
Muiden Castle (Muiderslot) and the flat Dutch Landscape
Website: Muiden Castle (Muiderslot)
So helaas we could not visit the Muiden Castle which is a bummer. Although for their 2014 schedule I can see that the castle is now open on Mondays.
I have been here a few times and have visited the castle twice, both on a castle tour. It is a beautiful and very compact castle with a moat, and is not that far from Amsterdam. This castle is a great idea for a side trip from the capital city for those who wish to see something different outside Amsterdam, like a castle, a little village or even a trip to Pampus, an island fortress nearby.
So we just hanged out for a little while outside the castle enjoying the very flat landscape of the Netherlands, and I took lots of pictures of Miss Luster of course, for her Dutch photos keepsake.
Miss Luster, I hope you enjoy your pictures!
The only way to get here (if without a car) is by bus from Amstel Metro Station Amsterdam.
Travel Period: October 2013
Destination: Muiden (North Holland), The Netherlands
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