The Top 20 Castles around Herent
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 Herent. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Herent. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 28, 2025
Horst Castle
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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. …
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Horst Castle
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(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 …
The Lords of Horst already lived here in the 13th century, the …
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Arenberg Castle
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The lords of Heverlee built their first castle here in the 14th century. In the 16th century, the current castle was built in Renaissance style, and in the 19th century …
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Ter Heyden Keep
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Beautiful historic dungeon in Rotselaar
more info on: toerismevlaamsbrabant.be/producten/bezoeken/bezienswaardigheden/donjon-ter-heyden/index.html and nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donjon_Ter_Heyden
more info on: toerismevlaamsbrabant.be/producten/bezoeken/bezienswaardigheden/donjon-ter-heyden/index.html and nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donjon_Ter_Heyden
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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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