Shield your story

Discover the heroic tales of Hoensbroek Castle and add colour to your own history. Design your own shield and bring it to life on the big screen.

Learn the colourful language of shields

Did you know that the most important part of a knight’s armour was his shield? That’s because the shield told a lot about that person, his deeds and his family. All kinds of decorations, such as a ribbon with a motto or symbols, told a story. They were the precursors of family coats of arms.

The Dutch word for painting, schilderen, even comes from the decoration of such a shield. And you can do just that in a large medieval attic at Hoensbroek Castle, where you can make your own shield and see it come to life on the big screen!

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Experience more castle adventures

Discover the castle tour

Searching and stamping: the treasure hunt along the castle's favourite spots is also the favourite activity among children. Armed with a map and a nose for the best-hidden places in the castle, there are ten stamps to be found. Let your treasure hunt begin!

Virtual Castle

Are you at home and curious about Hoensbroek Castle, or have you just been there and can't get enough of it? Then there's our virtual castle, which you can visit whenever you want. Follow the grand tour with our castle guide or start hunting for the castle's treasures. It's also the ultimate way to build anticipation for your visit to Hoensbroek Castle.