Slot Zuylen is one of the oldest castles on the river Vecht, just outside the city of Utrecht. The Slot has a rich family history with influential residents, in which strong women, such as author Belle van Zuylen (1740-1805), who lived at the Slot until her marriage, play a prominent role. At Slot Zuylen, you will experience the daily life of the castle's residents. An audio tour guides you through the castle.
Garden
A visit to Slot Zuylen is not complete without a walk through the...
Slot Zuylen is one of the oldest castles on the river Vecht, just outside the city of Utrecht. The Slot has a rich family history with influential residents, in which strong women, such as author Belle van Zuylen (1740-1805), who lived at the Slot until her marriage, play a prominent role. At Slot Zuylen, you will experience the daily life of the castle's residents. An audio tour guides you through the castle.
Garden
A visit to Slot Zuylen is not complete without a walk through the castle garden. Dozens of volunteers maintain this beautiful garden. But what exactly is the story behind that monumental snake wall? And from which regions do the lovely-smelling rose varieties originate? What historic fruit grows in the orchards? And around which plant is the smell of peanut butter? The garden is accessible for a small fee, in combination with a castle visit or sign up for the guided garden tour - every Sunday at 2pm.
Museum café
The museum café in the restored Koetshuis offers fair trade coffee and tea, organic juices, lunch with products from its own garden, coffee and cake and high tea. The Koetshuis is also a base for walking and cycling tours. For groups, the beautiful Upper Room or the Museum Café are available (also outside opening hours).
Access
By bicycle
Slot Zuylen is easily accessible by bicycle. From the centre of Utrecht it takes about 25 minutes and from Maarssen the castle can be reached by bike in about 15 minutes. There are also many great tourist routes along the Vecht that will make your visit even more beautiful. Tip: rent a public transport bike from Utrecht Central Station or Maarssen Station.
By public transport
From Utrecht Centraal take bus 12 or bus 120, from the bus stop it is about a 10-minute walk.
By car
Slot Zuylen has its own modest car park. A fee of €5.50 applies at the car park. Free parking is also possible and can be found some 800 metres from the castle on Burgemeester Norbruislaan, where there are hundreds of free parking spaces. It is then about a 10-minute walk to the castle.
Opening hours
- Every Monday closed
- Every Tuesday closed
- Every Wednesday 11.00 - 16.00
- Every Thursday 11.00 - 16.00
- Every Friday 11.00 - 16.00
- Every Saturday 11.00 - 16.00
- Every Sunday 11.00 - 16.00
- Book your visit in advance via the website www.slotzuylen.nl
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