For children

There is plenty to do in the castle, the outer bailey and the soldier’s village.
Learn about Hugo de Groot, the Middle Ages and the Dutch Waterline.
Learn about gunpowder and weapons while playing and escape from the book chest yourself.
And did you know that you can also celebrate your birthday at Loevestein?

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Walking through history

We invite you to step back in time. From the drawbridge entrance to the soldier’s street, every corner breathes history. Explore the fortress walls, discover the bombproof shelter. Learn to shoot musket. Mix the right ingredients for gunpowder to shake the gunpowder tower to its foundations. Do you make sure that the fortress does not flood when the water starts to rise? And… how did Hugo de Groot escape from the castle?

Running and clambering

You can lose your energy at Loevestein. Wander through the wall stairs, stroll along the ramparts and discover all kinds of secret spots. Or test your fitness on our climbing course.

Smell & enjoy

Did you get hungry? In the Taveerne you can enjoy a drink with something delicious, a real kids lunch box, fries or an ice cream.

Eat & Drink

Activities for children

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children’s party

You can celebrate a really cool children’s party at Loevestein!

With a treasure book you go on an adventure in the fortress and you discover all the secrets of the castle. During your journey you will encounter games, challenges and presentations that you can activate with your own key. Combine your party with a feast and feast package in the Taveerne!

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Colors & tracing

Are you completely excited after your visit to Loevestein and can’t get enough of it? Or just looking for a coloring page? We have some ready for you!

Maze (pdf)Coloring page Gunnery (pdf)Coloring page Knights & Maid (pdf)Coloring page Castle (pdf)