Fall at Duivenvoorde Castle

Duivenvoorde Castle is a beautiful estate located between The Hague and Leiden, in The Netherlands. The castle dates back to the thirteenth century. The current castle was built in 1631 and is used as a museum and event venue. Many, many years ago I was actually a bridesmaid at Duivenvoorde Castle!

You can visit the castle museum from thursday to sunday, from 11:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m., but you can take a walk through the park every day of the week, all year long, from 08:00 a.m. until 07:30 p.m. 

Duivenvoorde is one of my favourite places to go for a walk, any season of the year, but especially in the fall! Depending on the weather, you can find lots of mushrooms. Not to pick or eat but simply to admire. If you're lucky, you'll even spot some fly agarics (or fly amanitas).

There is also a bar/restaurant at the estate, called Hof van Duivenvoorde. It's the perfect spot for a cup of coffee or glass of (mulled) wine after a long walk through the park. On sunny days you can sit outside on the lovely terrace, or in the garden.

There is a parking lot for bicycles and cars; public transport stops nearby. (Buses 45 and 46 stop at Kniplaan, Voorschoten)

Children (and strollers) are welcome in the park, dogs and bycicles however are not, due to the vulnerable environment. 

For more information please visit: Duivenvoorde Castle