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Castle · Waadhoeke · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Castle Poptaslot in Waadhoeke

Poptaslot is a castle in Waadhoeke, Frisia, Netherlands. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. Within 110 m you'll find a bench.

Castle Poptaslot in Waadhoeke
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The story

Audio tour · Poptaslot

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You're standing at Poptaslot in the village of Marssum, just outside Leeuwarden. It's also known as Heringastate. A state, or stins, is a Frisian noble house, often built to look like a little castle. Take a look at the two towers and the gatehouse. Up in the gatehouse is a dovecote.

Read and hear the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

Castle Poptaslot in Waadhoeke
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How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Poptaslot, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.

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