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Huis Bergh is one of the most important castles in the Netherlands. Once a county was ruled from this castle.
This is what the official website says about its history:
"Huis Bergh is one of The Netherlands' major castles. Its history dates back to the 13th century. The most important parts of the castle still existing today date from the 14th, 15th and 17th century. At the onset of the Eighty Years' War Huis Bergh was severely damaged. In 1735 the castle burnt down completely and in 1939 the greater part of the castle was again destroyed by fire. It was thanks to the decisive action of the local population that much of the inventory could be saved. In that same year restoration was embarked upon and this was completed in the autumn of 1941."
I could not say it better.
Inside the castle is a collection of medieval paintings, books etc.. The collection of early Italian paintings is unique. I only made a walk around it, and a nice walk it was too, even though I had to rush a bit because my wife was waiting for me in the car. Silly woman. You can see more pictures of the castle in the travelogue. Check out the castle's website for more information. English and German versions are available as well. The castle has rather strange opening hours. Only one hour each Sunday? That can't be right, can it?
Updated Feb 13, 2004
Website: http://www.huisbergh.nl/
In 1910 Jesuits from Germany founded a monastery in 's-Heerenberg. After the monastery had been closed it became a museum called Gouden Handen ('hands of gold'). That name rang a bell for me; I had been there long ago. My parents took me there when I was a kid. And I was bored. Extremely bored. It was a collection of things people had created. Hobby stuff, not art. Not that there''s anything wrong with that, but at that age (6? 8?) I could not appreciate it. Perhaps I could now, but I'm not sure if it's still open, it looked rather abandoned to me.
Updated Feb 12, 2004
The reformed (=protestant) church is a peculiar building. It's all that's left of a previous church which was destroyed during the Eighty Years-war. Only the transept is used as a church, the surviving part of the nave appears to be a house, or perhaps the vicarage.
Updated Feb 6, 2004
's-Heerenberg always was a mostly catholic town. Although the protestants banned catholicism when they seized power the catholics continued to have services in the chapel of the castle because the lord of the castle had remained a catholic too.
This neo-Gothic church dates from 1895-1897 and was designed by Alfred Tepe, one of the important church architects of that time. He designed more churches in the surrounding area.
This church is built-in by other buildings on both sides, making it impossible to have a good look at it except from a greater distance. The interior isn't very special. It's nice, there are a few paintings, but I don't like the overwhelming whiteness.
Updated Feb 6, 2004
The town hall dates from 1531. In front of it stands a pillory. This pillory isn't historic but dates from 1979, when 's-Heerenberg celebrated its 700th birtday.
Sorry, the picture isn't very good.
Written Feb 6, 2004
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Tearoom in the outer bailey
In the tearoom in the outer bailey refreshments can be enjoyed in medieval ambiance - inside or in the garden, which offers a beautiful view of the castle.
The tearoom consists of two rooms. One of these has a wall which still shows a medieval loophole, dating from the days this was used as a wall of defence. The tearoom is also open to people not wishing to visit the castle.
Groups can book in advance for a sumptuous lunch, afternoon tea, or cold or warm buffet. The two rooms form a unity, which makes the tearoom a splendid location for groups of up to 100 people.
A visit to the tearoom can be very well combined with such activities as a tour of the castle, a stroll through the little town of 's-Heerenberg, a cycling tour or a brisk walk in the surroundings. There are package day-trips for groups which combine a visit to the castle with mintage, a walking or/and cycling tour or painting-activities.
Updated Mar 23, 2003
Phone: o314-661281
I could say that 's-Heerenberg is in the middle of nowhere. But I won't. It wouldn't be fair. This area is too beautiful to be called "nowhere". However you're on your own if you want to go there, unless you have a car at your disposal. Oh, there's a regular busservice, but busses are so tourist-unfriendly. You want to take your time, not stick to a schedule do you? The best way to get here really is on a bike. You can rent one at many railway stations in the Netherlands, and the nearest that is likely to have this service is Doetinchem. The German town of Emmerich is actually closer by, but I'm not sure if you can rent a bike there. The route from Doetinchem will take you to Zeddam as well, where you can find the oldest windmill of the Netherlands.
Updated Feb 12, 2004
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On the edge of the little town of 's-Heerenberg lies the evocative Bergh Castle, in Dutch: Huis Bergh. It is one of The Netherlands' major castles. The history of the castle and its owners dates back to the Middle Ages. In the course of the centuries the appearance of the castle changed considerably as a result of fires, wars, additions and embellishments.Openings hours 2003
Subject to alterations! Saturdays Sundays Mo - Fri
January-March -- 2 and 3 p.m. --
April-May 2 and 3 p.m. 2 and 3 p.m. --
June 2 and 3 p.m. 2 and 3 p.m. 2 and 3 p.m.
July-August 2 and 3 p.m. 1 - 3 p.m. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
September 2 and 3 p.m. 2 and 3 p.m. 2 and 3 p.m.
October 2 and 3 p.m. 2 and 3 p.m. --
November-December -- 2 and 3 p.m. --
Updated Jun 30, 2003
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This is a climming with the cycle!!ppfftt..but when you is above you see this great vieuw..This is Germany
Updated Jun 30, 2003
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We starting the Montferland tour by Stroombroek lage weg in Braamt----Doetichem
With a superb range of facilities housed in a central ‘palestra’ built in the style of Ancient Greece, Stroombroek's fully detached brick-built properties are your perfect choice for a holiday in Holland's green Gelderland. The village borders the vast Montferland Nature Reserve, whose 5,000 acres of hilly woodland are criss-crossed by cycling and rambling paths and trails.
Just north-east of Nijmegen and close to the German border, Stroombroek is perfect for touring both Holland and Germany. Bronkhorst, the smallest town in the Netherlands, is nearby, as is Doesburg, where mustard has been made since 1457 and from where there are summer boat trips to Arnhem and Zutphen. The Burger's Zoo in Arnhem includes a real desert, a rain forest and a huge walk-through, sea-water aquarium with living coral and schools of tropical fish. Closest of all, right next to the park, is the ‘Land of Jan Klaassen’ play park for children up to 8 years old.
Updated Mar 23, 2003
Today 23 mrt was so a beautifull day..we making a cycletour around s'Heerenberg..the tour is 55 km.s'Heerenberg is a nice town in the border with Germany. On the edge of the little town of...
This is cool; it seems I'm only the second VT-member to build a page about 's- Heerenberg. This must mean that very few people know it. I can forgive them; until recently I didn't know it either. But...
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