Breukelen Attractions

The village of Breukelen, northwest of Utrecht, is famed for its medieval castles - Nijenrode (1270), which was rebuilt in the 19th century and is now occupied by Utrecht University; Gunterstein (17th C.), with its tall chimneys; and Oudaen (16th C.).

There are a number of 17th C mansions along the river near Breukelen that belonged to wealthy merchant families from Amsterdam.