The Top 20 Castles in Antwerp
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 Antwerp. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in Antwerp. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 9, 2025
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 …
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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.
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Castle is no longer open to the public. There is a drinking place at the back. Located on the Rivierenhof which is also a beautiful park to walk in. The …
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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 …
The Kasteel de Merode is more than 600 years old …
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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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In the valley of the Groot Schijn, where Antwerp ends and the Kempen begin, lies the impressively quiet castle domain of Vrieselhof. The silence is almost tangible. Due to a …
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Anyone who looks at that castle today has the impression that it was designed and built in one go. In reality, this is the result of four centuries of building, …
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With an area of more than 130 hectares, the Rivierenhof is one of the great green lungs of the city of Antwerp. Ideal for walkers, cyclists, joggers, petanquers and fishermen, …
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The current building, with rooms for the abbot and the provost, was built in 1787 by the provost Bonifacius De Wolf. He managed the estates of the Hemiksem monastery, a …
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Castle-like town hall... Must see...
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