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The Top 20 Castles around Zaventem

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 Zaventem. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 14, 2025

Het Steen or the Rubens Castle

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Once a sturdy motte castle from the 11th century, Het Steen grew into a beautiful Renaissance castle that played a key role in the defense of Brabant against the Mechelaars …

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The Prinsen Castle

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The Prinsenkasteel was the residence of the Lords of Grimbergen from the 14th century. Its ruins are located in the Prinsenbos, south of the center of the Belgian municipality of Grimbergen.

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Laeken Castle

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Laeken Castle, built in 1782, is surrounded by a large 120 ha park. The residence then bore the name of Schonenberg. Under Napoleon, Schonenberg became a military headquarters, and even …

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Hoeilaart Castle

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Neo-Gothic castle, founded in 1858 after a design by engineer Jozef Claes (Antwerp) on the site of the 15th-century castle of the seigniory of Ter Heyde. The castle is surrounded …

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Halle Gate

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The Hallepoort is a former city gate in Brussels that today serves as a museum. The gate is located in the Little Ring of Brussels, at the end of the …

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Poddegem Manor

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Hidden in the green Maalbeek valley lies the Hof te Poddegem, a former moated castle with an impressive 14th century keep – the smallest square residential tower in Flanders! The …

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Leefdaal Castle

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Leefdaal Castle...
Leefdaal Castle, also "de Liedekerke", is a Renaissance castle, with late medieval remains, in Leefdaal in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant...
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Ter Balkt Castle and Molenbeek

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Originally a farm with a watermill. As a result of the 1912 restoration, the building got more of a castle appearance. Old years that do not relate to the building were also bricked in with recovered material.

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Prinsenbos, Grimbergen

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The Prinsenbos, in the center of Grimbergen, is the ideal place for walking or jogging. The dolomite paths are also suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. The view of the ruins …

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De Merode Castle

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The castle of the princes of Merode in Everberg (Kortenberg) is also known as the Hof te Montenaken. However, this can also mean another, older castle, which was a few …

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Ribeaucourt Castle

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The Castle of Perk, also known as Domein van Perk or Kasteel de Ribaucourt, is a castle near the Flemish Brabant village of Perk.
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The Top 20 Castles around Zaventem

Het Steen or the Rubens Castle

The Prinsen Castle

Laeken Castle

Hoeilaart Castle

Halle Gate

Poddegem Manor

Leefdaal Castle

Ter Balkt Castle and Molenbeek

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