All castle to visit in Belgium

Step into history at the majestic castles in Belgium. These 25 architectural wonders offer a glimpse into the past with their grand structures and historical significance.

Are you interested in exploring historic castles? These are the must-see castles in Belgium:

  1. Gaasbeek Castle1

    Gaasbeek Castle

     Lennik
    Gaasbeek Castle is a medieval castle that has had an eventful history. The castle evolved from a strategic stronghold to a large estate. One of the most famous owners was the Earl of Egmont. The visitor walks in the Gaasbeek Castle through historical interiors, where tapestries, paintings, furniture
  2. Musée du Château de Seneffe2

    Musée du Château de Seneffe

     Seneffe
    Musée du Château de Seneffe is located on the Domain of Seneffe, which consists of an 18th-century neoclassical-style castle with a collection of silversmithing. The collection was assembled by Belgian private collector Claude D'Allemagne and his wife Juliette Rémy. In addition to this collection, t
  3. Musée du Château de Lavaux-Sainte-Anne3

    Musée du Château de Lavaux-Sainte-Anne

     Rochefort
    Lavaux-Sainte-Anne Castle dates from 1193 and possesses 15th-century corner towers with onion-shaped domes and is surrounded by a moat. The castle houses four museums: the life of lords in the 17th and 18th centuries, rural life in the Famenne, the Museum of Nature and, in the basement, the wine mus
  4. Citadel of Dinant4

    Citadel of Dinant

     Dinant
    The citadel of Dinant is a citadel built on a rock, 100 meters higher than the surface of the Meuse River, near the city center. The citadel houses a historical weapons museum.
  5. Beauvoorde Castle5

    Beauvoorde Castle

     Veurne
    Beauvoorde Castle, along with the church, forms the core of the village of Wulveringem, but fell into disrepair in the 18th century. In 1875 jonkheer Arthur Merghelynck became owner and restored the buildings to their 17th-century state and laid out the French-English castle park. The interior was d
  6. Musée et Château Fort de Logne6

    Musée et Château Fort de Logne

     Vieuxville
    Musée archéologique du compte de logne tells the story of the first inhabitants of the town of Logne: the Franks. Their treasures date from the 5th, 6th and 7th centuries.
  7. Gravensteen7

    Gravensteen

     Ghent
    The Castle of the Counts is Flanders' only remaining medieval castle with a virtually intact defense system. Inside the castle are the Museum of Justice and Weapons. The Justice Museum displays court objects and torture instruments: restraints from the Central Prison and from the mentally ill men's
  8. The Castle of Laarne8

    The Castle of Laarne

     Laarne
    Originally a moated castle, Laarne Castle dates back to the 11th or 12th century. The castle houses an art collection that includes Brussels tapestries, 16th-century furniture and a silver collection.
  9. Jehay-Bodegnée Castle9

    Jehay-Bodegnée Castle

     Amay
    The castle of Jehay was founded in the 11th century, but dates largely from the 16th century with a Renaissance look. The castle displays objects collected by the Count Guy van den Steen. Among other things, furniture, sculptures, porcelain, carpets, books and silverware are on display.
  10. Castle of Chimay10

    Castle of Chimay

     Chimay
    Chimay Castle has a history of more than 1,000 years and is located near the Abbey of Scourmont where the Trappist beer Chimay is brewed. Visitors will discover five main rooms there: the main hall, the room of the guards, the portrait room, the chapel in the medieval keep and the theater.
  11. Alden Biesen Castle11

    Alden Biesen Castle

     Bilzen
    Alden Biesen, once built by the Teutonic Order of Knights, is one of the largest castle estates in the Euregio. It is now a cultural center of the Flemish Government. In the welcome center, visitors learn about the history behind the historic Alden Biesen site through the permanent exhibition on the
  12. Pottery Museum Raeren12

    Pottery Museum Raeren

     Raeren
    Since 1963 the Pottery Museum Raeren is accommodated in the historic Raeren Castle dating from the 14th century. With its permanent exposition the museum offers a complete overview on the history of Raeren stoneware. Up to today the Pottery museum Raeren is the only museum in the world with such an
  13. Kasteel Le Paige13

    Kasteel Le Paige

     Herentals
    At Le Paige Castle, exhibitions run almost year-round and are free to visit. There is also an aboretum to visit.
  14. Kasteel van Wijnendale14

    Kasteel van Wijnendale

     Torhout
    Wijnendale Castle is a moated castle that today is largely a 19th-century reconstruction. Part of the north wing is 15th-century. The oldest wing is inhabited. The other wing is open to visitors.
  15. Écaussinnes-Lalaing Castle15

    Écaussinnes-Lalaing Castle

     Ecaussinnes-Lalaing
  16. Reinhardstein Castle16

    Reinhardstein Castle

     Ovifat
  17. Kasteel d'Ursel17

    Kasteel d'Ursel

     Hingene
    The castle d'Ursel was the country residence of the noble family d'Ursel. Several temporary exhibitions are held there.
  18. Chapelle Saint-Calixte - Musée du Château comtal18

    Chapelle Saint-Calixte - Musée du Château comtal

     Mons
    At Musée et le Chateau Comtal, several panels and archaeological finds depict the history of the site.
  19. Kasteelmuseum van Loppem19

    Kasteelmuseum van Loppem

     Loppem
    The castle was built around 1860 by order of Baron Charles van Caloen and his wife. It was designed by Edward Welby Pugin and Jean Bethune. Inside is the museum where collections of paintings, drawings, printed matter, sculptures, pottery and porcelain are displayed, among other things. The focus of
  20. Museum of the Fagnolles Castle20

    Museum of the Fagnolles Castle

     Fagnolle
    The Museum of Fagnolles Castle displays archaeological artifacts from the 13th to the 16th century. The collection includes pottery, cutlery, ornaments, ironwork, stained glass windows, tiles and coins.
  21. Musée "Vie et travail de nos Aïeux"21

    Musée "Vie et travail de nos Aïeux"

     Trazegnies
  22. Val Saint Lambert Castle22

    Val Saint Lambert Castle

     Seraing
    Val Saint-lambert Castle is an abbey palace from the 18th century. The interactive museum layout tells the history of glass and crystal and the history of Val Saint-Lambert.
  23. Beloeil Castle and Park23

    Beloeil Castle and Park

     Beloeil
    The 14th century castle, houses numerous collections: precious furniture, remarkable carpets, paintings, sculptures and porcelain. The park is landscaped in the French style and covers 25 acres.
  24. Kasteel Marnix De Sainte Aldegonde24

    Kasteel Marnix De Sainte Aldegonde

     Bornem
    A guided visit to Marnix de Sainte Aldegonde Castle focuses on 16th-century historical paintings by Margaret of Austria, Charles V and Philip II. Among other things, there is 18th-century furniture, engravings by Pieter Breughel the Elder, a lace room and a room with antique dolls and a permanent ex
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    Milling and Baking Museum

     Harzé
    The Milling and Bakery Museum is located near Harzé Castle, a 17th-century castle. The museum is dedicated to the history of bread. A water mill was completely restored. The museum shows how the millstones and gears are made to turn with the power of water. in the demonstration workshop, bread is pr