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The Top 20 Castles in East Flanders

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

Last updated: October 28, 2025

Gravensteen Castle, Ghent

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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 …

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Poeke Castle

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Poeke Castle is a castle near Poeke, a sub-municipality of Aalter in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The building is completely surrounded by water and is accessible via a …

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Wissekerke Castle

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A water castle from the 15th century that was extensively renovated in the early 19th century in Empire style. The castle can be visited, check the website.
Nice frame for taking photos

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Berlare Castle Park

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In 2008, the municipal council bought Berlare castle. The domain historically belonged to the lord of Berlare.
The castle and outbuildings are not open to the public, but the park is.

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Nokere Castle

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The castle dates from before the 16th century and burnt down in 1596. It was rebuilt by Mathieu-Xavier de Ghellinck, who purchased the Nokere estate in 1727. The two side …

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Ooidonk Castle

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The Renaissance castle Ooidonk, one of the pearls in the region, radiates pure class with its impressive towers and stepped gables. It is privately owned and not always open to …

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Geeraard the Devil's Castle

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No devil has ever lived in this stone. The impressive Geraard the devil stone owes its name to Geraard van Gent, a dodgy gentleman who owned this building in the …

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Herzele Castle

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The castle symbolizes the glory of Herzele, an important area within the Land of Aalst. This fortification, of which important parts are still visible today, was built according to a …

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Kasteel Cortewalle

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Cortewalle Castle is a beautiful 15th century moated castle located in a vast park of 10 hectares. The oldest part of this pearl in the architectural heritage of Beveren dates …

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De Gerlache Castle

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Original country house built by the Ghent architect L. Roelandt who owned the old "Goed ten Ast" in 1834 and drew the plans for his country residence on the south …

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The Top 20 Castles in East Flanders

Gravensteen Castle, Ghent

Poeke Castle

Wissekerke Castle

Berlare Castle Park

Nokere Castle

Ooidonk Castle

Geeraard the Devil's Castle

Herzele Castle

Kasteel Cortewalle

De Gerlache Castle

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