History
A look back through the centuries
Step inside the rich history of Engelenburg Castle. With a history dating back well beyond the 19th century, our castle takes you on an enchanting journey through the ages.
1570
The first occupant of the Engelenburg, Jacob I Schimmelpenninck van der Oije. Even in this era, wine was important, as the lord of Engelenburg traded German wines to the Baltic states. During the 80-year war, the castle held great prestige. The Prince of Orange ( Prince Maurice ) conquered the IJssel Valley from the Spaniards in 1591 and stayed at Engelenburg. In 1624 Engelenburg Castle was destroyed by the Spanish troops led by Count Hendrik van den Bergh during the invasion of the Veluwe.
1624
In 1624, the Spanish army led by Count Hendrik van den Berg destroyed Engelenburg. Jacob II Schimmelpenninck van der Oije rebuilt the castle on the old foundations in 1641. He ushered in the new era of estate, which he used for hunting. Engelenburg Castle was the model for the construction of Het Loo Palace in 1684.
1781
Engelenburg was purchased by Robert Jasper van der Capellen in 1781, bringing it back into the family. Robert Jasper thus sought to gain admission to the Knighthood of the Veluwe. The house became the meeting point of the revolutionary-minded patriots who turned against the failing Stadholder William V. However, the monarchy overcame with the help of the Prussian army and, as a result, Robert Jasper van der Capellen had to flee to France.
1828
In 1828, the Dowageress Judith van Lennep bought the house and completely metamorphosed it from a defensible castle into a pleasure resort “with beautiful plantations.” In doing so, she accomplished the largest architectural changes in Engelenburg Castle’s 400-year history.
1877
In 1877, the Den Engelenburg estate was purchased by Frederick Bogaardt. Initially as a summer residence. Frederik Bogaardt had his regular residence in The Hague, Plein 1813 number 3. In 1873, the family had returned from Indian trading life to build an agricultural livelihood for son Marius, who did not have strong health and was thus better off living in Holland.
1880
Son Marius, however, was kidnapped in 1880. The kidnapper demanded a ransom of 75,000 Gld. The servant was sent to the appointed place with an apron full of paper money, 75 bills of a thousand guilders, but returned unfazed. She had not seen anyone. Later, 13-year-old Marius Bogaardt was found dead in The Hague’s Dekkersduin. After Marius’ murder, the family moved from The Hague to Brummen. They lived an austere existence in the face of severe severity. The parents remained in mourning until their deaths.
The kidnapping and murder of Marius Bogaardt caused great consternation in the Netherlands in 1880. It prompted the writing and singing of larmoyant songs. Marius was buried in The Hague amid overwhelming interest. Six months later, Marius was transferred to the general cemetery in Brummen on Prinses Irenelaan. An impressive mausoleum was built there. The mausoleum is now a monument.
1910
Jonkheer Schelto van Citters, Queen’s Commissioner in Gelderland, came into possession of the Engelenburg in 1910. He enriched the special gardens with, among other things, the largest yew in the Netherlands and a flower garden, and restored the sight axis at the back, restoring a romantic depth to the park. After his death in 1942, the house was sold for fl. 150,000.
1945
In April 1945, shortly before the end of World War II, a group from the Dutch SS settled in the castle. This became known as Kommando Zeppelin and was led by Andries Pieters. The group stayed only eight days before fleeing from Canadian troops, but during that time tortured dozens of prisoners horribly. On April 13 every year we still remember the Brummen resistance fighters who were shot. After the German occupation, the house became a resort for the employees of the Twentsche Bank (later ABN Bank). In the 70’s and 80’s, Groot Engelenburg stood empty for more than 10 years.
1988
Its illustrious history can be experienced by every visitor starting in 1988. In that year, the estate became an exclusive hotel, restaurant, golf and conference center. The beauty of the estate today and in the future is managed with passion and intelligence. Here we want you to experience how we experience hospitality.
Contact
Do you have questions, comments, want to make a reservation with us or make an appointment? You can contact us using the information below:
Engelenburg Castle
Eerbeekseweg 6
6971 LB Brummen
Phone: +31 (0)575-569999
E-mail:
info@engelenburg.com