Kasteel Hoensbroek is one of the most beautiful and best preserved castles in Europe. This medieval structure dates from around 1360 and takes its name from knight Herman Hoen, the first lord of the castle. Kasteel Hoensbroek can be visited all year round. In addition to the impressive museum within the castle walls, additional activities such as knightly tournaments are held monthly.
Some of the ongoing activities:
- Experience tour Castle Hoensbroek - every4th weekend of the month
- Multimedia Tour 'Encrypted Stories'
- The Discover the Castle Tour: 10 special places of Hoensbroek Castle
- Meet the Knights of the Heerlijkheid Hoensbroek - every1st Sunday of the month
- Children's performance: the castle in turmoil! - Every2nd sunday of the month
- Meet The Archers of the Heerlijkheid Hoensbroek - every3rd Sunday of the month
The Kasteel Hoensbroek website tells you more about the building and resident history, more information read/hear during a tour of the castle/museum.
During the Year of Heerlen's Heritage 2025, attention will be paid to lesser-known stories from our city's history, but of course also to fixed values such as Castle Hoensbroek and its time period.