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 in Flanders. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
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Hiking Highlight
Sometime in the 11th century, a wooden structure was replaced by a stone predecessor of the gravestone. The construction work on the current Castle of the Counts began in 1180 …
Tip by Willem VS
Cycling Highlight
Het Steen, the oldest building in Antwerp, was built between 1200 and 1225 as the gate of the Antwerp castle. It served as a prison until 1823 and later as …
Tip by Dirk V 🚲 🚶📷
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Road Cycling Highlight
Between the hills of Hagelands lies this idyllic moated castle from the 13th century. It is surrounded by an impressive moat and also wonderful to look at from a distance. …
Tip by Martin Donat
Hiking Highlight
The larger surroundings, the park and the (official) source of the Voer have a historical value as part of the commandery site. Its artistic value lies mainly in the wooded …
Tip by Dominiek Van Dooren
Hiking Highlight
Tudor Castle is a protected monument and was built in 'Tudor style' in the early 20th century. The domain covers no less than 40 hectares and is located in the …
Tip by Dominiek Van Dooren
Hiking Highlight
(This moated castle is located in the green valley of the Wingebeek, between the hills of the Hageland.)
The Lords of Horst already lived here in the 13th century, the …
Tip by Willem VS
Hiking Highlight
Bokrijk Castle is located on the right side of the main entrance of the open-air museum. It is an imposing building at the entrance of the arboretum. Close to Bokrijk …
Tip by JM
Hiking Highlight
The history of Alden Biesen begins in 1220, when the Teutonic Knights Order founded the Land Commandery. This Order was divided into 12 bailiffs or provinces. Alden Biesen grew into …
Tip by JM
Cycling Highlight
The fort was built between 1909 and 1914 to prevent an invasion. After 1918, the fort was rebuilt, its weapons replaced, and its ventilation and emergency exits were adapted.
Tip by VISITFLANDERS
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Collection by Bram Tankink
Hiking Collection by Klaske Schep
Cycling Collection by Julien Harté
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Road Cycling Collection by Mark Beaumont
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Hiking Collection by Slowlands NL - Rad & Wandern
Mountain Biking Collection by Klaske Schep
Road Cycling Collection by Routen
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