Fogelsangh State, Veenklooster, Netherlands

Fogelsangh State (estate) was built in the 17th century to the site of earlier Premonstratensian abbey, which was confiscated to the state in 1580. Today Fogelsangh and its English style park are open to the public.

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Gotocom@gmail.com Now (3 years ago)
Beautiful place

Fred Emmerig (3 years ago)
Fantastic and atmospheric state in a beautiful location. Worth a visit. Support Staten and Stinzen.

Heico Feenstra (3 years ago)
A beautiful piece of history with a beautiful forest. The area is ideal for beautiful walks. The kruidhof in Buitenpost is also worth a visit.

Cobi Storm (3 years ago)
Prachtige buitenplaats en schitterend authentiek ingerichte vertrekken. Je waant je echt terug in de tijd. Heel bijzonder.

Ed van de Griend (3 years ago)
Weinig mensen ontmoet hier in de tuin. Of het is onbekend of de 1€ entree houdt mensen tegen. De architect heeft er wat moois van gemaakt. Het ontwerp is nog steeds na jaren te herkennen. Bijzondere elementen: een berg, hertenkamp, waterpartij en kruisbrug. Een uurtje of 2 kun je zo in de tuin doorbrengen.

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