Gaasbeek Castle, Flanders, Belgium
4.5 (248 reviews) Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #1 in Flemish Brabant Province Castles
Medieval enchantment
Gaasbeek Castle is currently closed until 2023 for a large restoration campagn. Gaasbeek Castle is a unique historic house with an extensive collection that has grown organically with it. We are the permanent custodians of this piece of heritage. We present this house and its collection in a bold way as a heritage laboratory and inspiring place to meet. The castle is a ‘work in progress’: we develop systematic innovative initiatives which we share with the local heritage community and beyond. In so doing we put our visitors first: we excite, move and invite them to reflect. We work on an interdisciplinary basis and reach a collective vision of how to enhance art, heritage, nature, education and tourism. All this with attention to quality and maximum social relevance.
Address
Kasteelstraat 40 Closed From November to March, Gaasbeek, Lennik 1750 Belgium
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Website
http://www.kasteelvangaasbeek.be/
Working hours
Opening Hours: Tu-Su 10:00-18:00
Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 1:01
User Ratings
4.5 based on (248 reviews)
Reviews
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5SorayaBE 5:00 PM Jul 15, 2016
Very nice surprise
The Gaasbeek castle is just a few minutes away from Brussels by car (or by bus) and it has a nice museum, garden and park. It was rebuilt by a crazy & free-thinking lady in the 19th century with an idealised vision of the Middle Ages, so it's not the most "authentic" historical experience, but the visit is very well done. The museum staff is friendly, and the audio guide is well done (included in the 10 EUR adult ticket for the visit of the castle). The park is also very pleasant to have a walk afterwards. The castle accepts Sodexo vouchers (Chèques sport & culture).
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4Dirk D 5:00 PM Sep 9, 2020
Interesting and beautiful castle, inside and outside
The castle was renovated / rebuild in 19th century to resemble what the 19th century nobles expected how a renaissance castle would look like. Rich interiors with 19th century courtyard and older outside walls, reflecting the older military function. The castle has a very interesting fruit garden as well. Very good audio guide, and quite interesting info on the last owner, who donated the castle to Belgium.
