It is a part of the municipality of Neder-Betuwe, and lies about 6 km east of Tiel.

Echteld was a separate municipality between 1818 and 2002, when it was merged with Kesteren.

[4] The Dutch Reformed Church contains elements from the 12th century or maybe earlier.

Otto van Wijhe, the owner of the castle, had chosen the side of Duke of Burgundy.

In 1568, it was rebuilt and since 1956, it is owned by Stichting Vrienden der Geldersche Kasteelen [nl] and is used as a wedding location.