10 kilometers west of Nijmegen and you are at the fairytale Doddendael Castle. A lock, yes. Strong and proud, and that in our own country. It is a castle, with an exquisite history that has been given a more than fantastic 21st century update. The building is half-hidden in the forests of Gelderland. Category 'must know'. The castle itself consists largely of a white plastered main building dating back to 1379, although this was repeatedly burned down, rebuilt and rebuilt over the years. The last residents were an artist duo – creativity is still in the air. Sigh. Can it be any more perfect? Yes: you are welcome all year round, for a romantic overnight stay for the two of you, a family trip and of course a wedding, because that is what the place seems to be made for.