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Castles and fortresses
You will find many castles, fortresses and country houses that are worth seeing in the vicinity of the Loosdrechtse Plassen. Close to the lakes, you will find Sypesteyn Castle and the Nyenrode Business University. It's no castle, but you will also come across Nieuwersluis Fortress when you cycle along the lakes.
A little further away, you will find De Haar Castle, Zuylen Castle, Groeneveld Castkle, De Hooge Vuursche Castle and last but not least Drakensteyn Castle and Soestdijk Palace where the royal family used to live.
Zuylen Castle
Living museum with castle garden and impressive rooms. This old castle is located some distance from the Loosdrechtse Plassen, but is still definitely worth a visit. If you follow De Vecht in southward direction, you will eventually reach the lock. Zuylen Castle has a program full of interesting exhibitions and performances. The garden and the interior of Zuylen Castle are also worth seeing.
The castle has a unique collection of antique furniture, paintings and utensils. The history is also well preserved. By walking the route through the castle, you will learn more and more about its unique 750-year history.
Castle-Museum Sypesteyn
Castle Museum Sypesteyn is one of the most impressive historic buildings in the area around the Loosdrechtse Plassen. A beautiful garden has been created around the castle, where you can go for wonderful walks and admire many different plants and trees.
The castle museum is also a beautiful sight to see on the inside. Walk through the old hallways and rooms and get a unique insight into the life's work of Jonkheer Henri van Sypesteyn.
Sailing on the Loosdrechtse Plassen
Our park is surrounded by water and is connected to the Loosdrechtse Plassen. You can rent a boat or dinghy and go on an adventure. You'll find the most beautiful spots in and around these beautiful lakes this way.
Waterfront wellness
At Thermen Maarssen on the Maarsseveense Plassen (17 km from our park), you can relax and enjoy a day of wellness on the water. Relax during your sauna visit or enjoy various experience programmes such as infusions, scrub sessions, yoga and singing bowls. Then return to your holiday villa satisfied and rested to finish off the day. Now that is ultimate enjoyment!
Food and drinks
A relaxed weekend away would not be complete without enjoying a beer, wine or soft drink on a patio. You will find several pleasant patios in the towns around the Loosdrecht lakes (Loosdrecht, Breukelen, Loenen aan de Vecht or Nieuw-Loosdrecht).
Activities
In the vicinity of MarinaPark Residentie Nieuw Loosdrecht there are many fun outings to be found. For example, you can visit the Adventure Factory for various acitvities or go kayaking or supping in Vuntus.
Hiking and bicycling routes
The area around the Loosdrechtse Plassen is great for hiking and cycling. Stroll through the streets of nearby towns such as Loosdrecht, Breukelen, Loenen aan de Vecht or Nieuw-Loosdrecht.