Valkenburg in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Kasteel den Halder

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024

1. Kasteel den Halder Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Oorspronkelijk 13e/14e eeuwse hoektoren. Het woongebouw dateert uit 1635. Enkele eigenaars/bewoners waren: 1381 Hendrik van Birkelaer. 1578 familie Colin. 1617 familie van Meer. 1765 Pelerin. 1804 Loisel.

(English translation:)
Originally a 13th-14th century corner tower. The residential building dates from 1635. Some owners/residents were: 1381 Hendrik van Birkelaer. 1578 Colin family. 1617 van Meer family. 1765 Pelerin. 1804 Loisel.

Erected 1991 by the VVV.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1635.

Location. 50° 51.877′ N, 5° 49.873′ E. Marker is in Valkenburg, Limburg, in Valkenburg aan de Geul. It is on Kerkstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kerkstraat 31, Valkenburg, Limburg 6301 GX, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sam Jim Viviano (a few steps from this marker); Kasteel Den Halder (a few steps from this marker); Mariakapel / Marian Chapel (a few steps from this

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marker); R.K. kerk H.H. Nicolaas en Barbara / Sts. Nicholas and Barbara Roman Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); H.H. Nicolaas en Barbara Kerk / St. Nicholas and St. Barbara Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Brug Opgeblazen - 13 September 1944 - Bridge Blown Up (within shouting distance of this marker); Bruggen opgeblazen - 13 September 1944 - Bridges Blown Up (within shouting distance of this marker); Hendrik Colijn (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valkenburg.

Also see . . . Kasteel den Halder (Wikipedia, in Dutch). Excerpt (in translation):

Den Halder Castle is a castle in the centre of Valkenburg in South Limburg. The castle, located directly on the Geul, originated from a medieval defence tower that was part of the fortifications of Valkenburg. The building is a national monument and is also part of the Geul & Maas estate.

The name Den Halder is derived from the word houder ("holder"), which means that the tower was intended to hold back the enemy.

(Submitted on January 23, 2025.)

Kasteel den Halder Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024

2. Kasteel den Halder Marker - wide view

Looking at the east side of Kasteel den Halder, the marker is (barely) visible here on the right side óf the archway (just to the right of the blue sign).

Kasteel den Halder - from the southwest image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024

3. Kasteel den Halder - from the southwest

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 23, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.