The castle is located in the eastern part of the province of Gelderland, near the village of Doornenburg.

The castle was originally a fortified manor built in the 9th century.

Gradually, through the centuries, the castle was expanded further into its current form.

It contains sleeping quarters, a chapel and a farm, the latter being quite a unique feature for a Dutch castle.

The Germans were thought to have blown it up, but it had actually been hit by a British bombardment in March 1945.