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The Top 20 Castles around Tongeren

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

Last updated: December 22, 2025

Commandery of Sint-Pieters-Voeren

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The larger surroundings, the park and the (official) source of the Voer have a historical value as part of the commandery site. Its artistic value lies mainly in the wooded …

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Alden Biesen Commandery

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The history of Alden Biesen begins in 1220, when the Teutonic Knights Order founded the Land Commandery. This Order was divided into 12 bailiffs or provinces. Alden Biesen grew into …

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Alden Biesen Castle

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The domain itself, the church, the English and French gardens and the tourist reception center can be visited for free. The moated castle with the restored apartment of the grand …

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Pietersheim Water Castle (ruins)

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The 12th century Pietersheim moated castle is a silent witness to the glorious and turbulent battles of the Lords of Pietersheim. The ring-shaped ramparts and the gate tower of the …

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Oud-Rekem

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Of all the small towns on the Meuse, Oud - Rekem has one of the most authentic village centers. Sometimes it was an independent rule with its own coin, its …

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Water Castle Pietersheim

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The old moated castle is now only a ruin, but still worth seeing. It is located right next to the restored moated castle.

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The Commandery of Sint-Pieters-Voeren

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When he entered the kingdom in 842, Daniël van Voeren donated all his possessions to the Teutonic Order. This had been located in the county of Loon in debalije Biesen …

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Altenbroek Estate

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Now a hotel-restaurant where it is pleasant to stay surrounded by nature (altenbroek.com/).

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Heks Castle

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The castle of Heks is a Belgian castle, located in the village of Heks (part of Heers) in the province of Limburg.
The palatial castle was built from 1770, probably …

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Castle of Betho

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Located just outside the city, in the middle of a beautifully preserved landscape. Impressive, partially moated castle with farm, symmetrically laid out: castle and farm are built around two connecting …

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The Top 20 Castles around Tongeren

Commandery of Sint-Pieters-Voeren

Alden Biesen Commandery

Alden Biesen Castle

Pietersheim Water Castle (ruins)

Oud-Rekem

Water Castle Pietersheim

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