The Top 20 Castles around Leuven
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 Leuven. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Leuven. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 9, 2025
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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(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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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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At the beginning of the thirteenth century, the Duke of Brabant, Hendrik I, settled in Tervuren. His castle was located on the headland between the confluence of the Maelbeek and …
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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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The tower is 30 m high and has 6 levels, of which the cellar and reception room are covered by a stone barrel vault. The 6 levels are connected by …
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1 of the many hiking trails around UZ Pellenberg, runs along a beautiful pond.
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Whatever the future brings, the fact remains that the castle domain is very beautiful to walk in. Tip the glaze walk of Visit Vlaams-Brabant (visitvlaamsbrabant.be/wandelen/vind-een-wandeling/vlakwandeling)
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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...
The origins can be found in …
Leefdaal Castle, also "de Liedekerke", is a Renaissance castle, with late medieval remains, in Leefdaal in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant...
The origins can be found in …
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If you follow the beautiful short (audio) walk with the story about the end of the county of Loon after the destruction of the castle that stood here and the …
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