Hernen castle - Hernen

The castle is located in southern Gelderland, in the village of Hernen, in the far west of the Rijk van Nijmegen. It probably originated around 1350, and then consisted of only a residential tower or donjon. Later, it was repeatedly extended, with the former courtyard becoming increasingly built up. The residential tower collapsed in the 18th century. The castle has not been inhabited since the 17th century and has never been under siege. Partly because of this, little has been rebuilt, and it is well preserved. It is the only castle in the Netherlands with covered weather passages. In 1883, it was bought by the Den Tex family. A daughter donated the castle in April 1940 to the Friends of the Castles of Gelderland Foundation, which was set up especially for this purpose.

Part of the castle is accessible; another part houses the A.A. Bredius Foundation. In 1968, the television series Floris was filmed at this castle, among others.