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The Top 20 Castles in West 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 West Flanders. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 22, 2025

Tudor Castle

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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 …

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Tillegem Castle

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The sad news first: No, you cannot visit this magnificent castle, only a few days a year on special occasions. Today the building belongs to the West Flemish Province and …

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Beisbroek Castle Nature Center

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In Beisbroek Castle from the 19th century you will not only encounter natural history(s), you can experience fauna and flora interactively, but also stars and planets up close. At the …

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Blankaart Castle

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The Blankaart Pond forms the core of the recognized nature reserve De Blankaart of Natuurpunt VZW. The pond was created around 1550 by peat extraction that soon became flooded. The …

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De Warande Castle

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It is a neo-Renaissance style castle from 1925. It functions as a municipal administrative center. The surrounding (Warande) park is open to the public

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De la Faille Castle at Minnewater

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The Castle de la Faille on the Minnewater in Bruges was built in 1890 in neo-Gothic style to a plan by architect Charles De Wulf for the flower trader Leon …

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Bulskampveld

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After the Tillegembos (Bruges) and the Palingbeek (Ypres), the Lippensgoed-Bulskampveld became the third provincial domain of West Flanders. In 1970, 201 ha of forest, agricultural land, park, castle and associated …

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D'Aertrycke Castle

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Various signposted walks to choose from on site

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Gruuthuse Courtyard

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City palace from the 15th century. The flow of tourists misses the wow effect.

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Ryckevelde Castle

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The population growth from the 12th century onwards resulted in many new farms in the region, including the 'Goed Ryckevelde', which was further expanded in the Middle Ages into a …

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The Top 20 Castles in West Flanders

Tudor Castle

Tillegem Castle

Beisbroek Castle Nature Center

Blankaart Castle

De Warande Castle

De la Faille Castle at Minnewater

Bulskampveld

D'Aertrycke Castle

Gruuthuse Courtyard

Ryckevelde Castle

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