Equatorial dials


Ruurlo Castle Vorden Castle
Equatorial dial, Ruurlo Castle (July 1999) Equatorial dial, Vorden Castle (July 1999)

The Achterhoek Twins, about 9 km (5.5 mile) apart: both are situated near the road Vorden-Ruurlo, both are set in the water, both have a L-shaped ground plan, both are located just outside the village, both are now used as town hall, both have a flower bed in front of the bridge leading to the castle, in both of which an armillary sphere is placed.


Location Ruurlo: 52.1° N, 6.4° E
Location Vorden: 52.1° N, 6.3° E

Going from Ruurlo to Vorden past the Castle, you'll find a spacious hedge maze.