Middle Ages in the Kromme Rijn region - History around Wijk bij Duurstede

The Kromme Rijn region is one of the oldest cultural-historical areas in the province of Utrecht. In the Middle Ages, Wijk bij Duurstede, the former Dorestad, grew into an important trading centre of Europe. Thanks to its strategic location on the Rhine, the region developed into a fortified town with castles, churches and city walls.

Today, you walk through historic streets, past castle ruins and monumental buildings that recall this boom period. Visit Kasteel Duurstede, discover Ridderhofstad Hindersteyn and admire the Grote Kerk in the heart of Wijk bij Duurstede. The Middle Ages in the Kromme Rijnstreek combine river scenery, heritage and history and make this region in Utrecht perfect for a cultural day out or a historical weekend away.

Medieval sites - in the Kromme Rijn region

Discover the highlights of the Middle Ages in the Kromme Rijnstreek and be surprised by fortified town Wijk bij Duurstede, impressive castle ruins and historic churches. Here, you will experience medieval history along the river Rhine, in the middle of the province of Utrecht.

  • Castle Duurstede

    Visit Kasteel Duurstede; one of the oldest medieval castle ruins in the Netherlands, a fairytale location surrounded by a beautiful park.

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    Castle Duurstede

  • Castle Ridderhofstad Hindersteyn

    Ridderhofstad Hindersteyn is centrally located in Langbroek, in an idyllic cultural landscape widely praised for its varied natural beauty.

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    Castle Ridderhofstad Hindersteyn

  • 't Klooster

    This location was probably built just in the Middle Ages. Restaurant 't Klooster is named after a medieval convent of Dominican monks founded in 1399 in Wijk bij Duurstede.

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    't Klooster

  • Grote Kerk Wijk bij Duurstede

    That this church exists is thanks to the Utrecht bishops. It is a church with a story Discover the whole story on a guided tour.

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    Grote Kerk Wijk bij Duurstede

The best medieval routes - in the Kromme Rijn region

Explore the Kromme Rijnstreek via historic walking and cycling routes along castles, country estates and the river Rhine. The combination of culture, nature and medieval heritage makes this region in Utrecht ideal for an active and historical day out.

Historical routes

  • Three-city route

    This scenic route follows rural roads along and through the three cores of the municipality of Wijk bij Duurstede: Wijk bij Duurstede, Cothen and Langbroek.

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