Castles in Belgium
Castles in Belgium: 1,490 castles across 462 towns and cities — including 1,304 medieval castles, 30 palaces, 33 ruins, 3 UNESCO-listed. Browse the list, or narrow it down by city and type.
- 3 UNESCO World Heritage
- 1 free to visit
- 8 house a museum
- 10 castle hotels
- 33 ruins to explore
Choose a city
- Aartsbisschoppelijk Paleis van Mechelenprivate
- Academy Palace
- Aertrycke Castle
- Africa Palace
- Alden Biesen Castle
- Antoing Castle
- Anvaing Castle
- Arenberg Castle
- Attre Castle
- Baya Castle-Farm
- Beaulieu Castle
- Beersel Castle
- Beisbroek Castle
- Belvédère Châteauprivate
- Beukenhof Vichte
- Bioul Castle
- Bischoffsheimkasteel - huidige Internationale School
- Blauwendael Castle
- Bleyckhof
- Bomal Castle
- Bonne-Espérance Castlecastle hotel
- Bornem Castleprivate
- Bouchout Castle
- Broechemhof Castle
Common questions
How many castles are there in Belgium?
1,490 — each with its location on the map, what it is, and the visiting details we could confirm.
Are castles in Belgium free to visit?
1 of 1,490 is confirmed free to visit, and 6 are ticketed. For the rest, entry is not confirmed yet — check each listing.
Are any castles in Belgium UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Yes — 3 of 1,490 are UNESCO-listed. Look for the World Heritage badge on the list.
Can you stay overnight in a castle in Belgium?
Yes — 10 are castle hotels, with historic rooms you can book.