Stories locked away behind castle walls
De Haar is the largest castle in the Netherlands, once owned by the Van Zuylen family. This impressive monumental castle is extraordinary due to its rich history. Baron Etienne van Zuylen and Baroness Hélène de Rothschild de Haar inherited the castle in the 19th century, in a state of disrepair. The wealth and splendor that followed was very unusual for the Netherlands.
Pierre Cuypers
Architect Pierre Cuypers, the designer of the Rijksmuseum and Amsterdam Centraal station, renovated the dilapidated castle and turned it into a modern lodging for the baron, baroness and their countless distinguished guests. The castle’s luxurious amenities were ahead of its time. The inhabitants had access to running water, central heating, a Turkish bath, a cutting-edge kitchen, and even a passenger elevator!
Jetset
Explore the castle and hear many – sometimes outlandish – stories on the national and international jet set, who often spent several days a year on the de Haar estate.
