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The Top 20 Castles around Turnhout

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from around Turnhout. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: December 11, 2025

De Merode Castle

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The name De Merode has been linked to the history of the municipality of Westerlo for more than five centuries.
The Kasteel de Merode is more than 600 years old …

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Borrekens Castle

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In the middle of the forest next to a beautiful lane, there is a real castle, worthy of the name castle...

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Jeanne de Merode Castle (Westerlo Town Hall)

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Castle-like town hall... Must see...

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Jeanne de Merode Castle

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The castle was built between 1909 and 1911 and is a beautiful example of Brabant neo-Gothic. It belonged to the Countess Jeanne de Merode. After her death (1944) it was …

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Ter Borght Castle

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The castle domain of Hof ter Borght was created in the late 18th century in the meadows of the Grote Nete, on the edge of the Merode area. The castle …

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De Merode Castle, Westerlo

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For more than five centuries, the name de Merode has been linked to the history of the municipality of Westerlo, and yet ... the de Merode family has not always …

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Le Paige Estate

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The Le Paiges were a prominent Herentals family. Several Le Paiges have been mayor of Herentals. When Henri Le Paige was born in 1806, his father had thirty oak trees …

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Castle of the Dukes of Brabant (Turnhout)

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The Castle used to be the hunting lodge of the Dukes of Brabant and now serves as a court. In the pond around the Castle you will see the statue …

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Castle of the Dukes of Brabant

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How can a building be one of the oldest in the city and still be very much alive? The castle of the Dukes of Brabant shows how this should be …

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Old castle park Baron Van Eetvelde

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Baron Edmond Van Eervelde had built a castle and coach house on this location in 1910. The Van Eervelde family were pioneers in the Molse Zandwinning. The castle survived the …

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The Top 20 Castles around Turnhout

De Merode Castle

Borrekens Castle

Jeanne de Merode Castle (Westerlo Town Hall)

Jeanne de Merode Castle

Ter Borght Castle

De Merode Castle, Westerlo

Le Paige Estate

Castle of the Dukes of Brabant (Turnhout)

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