Castles, Palaces & Monasteries in Belgium
Palaces, castles, residences and monasteries with museums, guided tours and historic rooms.
Liège (17)
Fort Eben-Emael
Fort de Tancrémont
Fort de Battice
Fort d'Aubin-Neufchâteau
Fort d'Embourg
Fort de Barchon
Fort de Flémalle
Fort de Loncin
Fort de Boncelles
Fort de Hollogne
Fort de Lantin
Töpfereimuseum Raeren
Château de Modave
Château de Franchimont
Château de Reinhardstein
Château fort de Logne
Fort de Huy
East Flanders (6)
Namur (6)
Antwerp (5)
Hainaut (5)
West Flanders (5)
Brussels (3)
Flemish Brabant (3)
Limburg (3)
Luxembourg Province (2)
Walloon Brabant (1)
Castles, Palaces & Monasteries in Belgium: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 56 castles, palaces and monasteries in Belgium, spread across 11 provinces and 49 towns and cities. Most of them are in Liège (17), Namur (6), and East Flanders (6).
At the city level, Antwerp (3), Brussels (3), and Bornem (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several castles, palaces and monasteries in a single day.
2 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, and the middle half charge between €7 and €12.
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 31 offer dedicated programs for families, and 21 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 castles, palaces and monasteries in Belgium
The best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in Belgium
Fort Eben-EmaelHistory · Bassenge
Het SteenHistory · Antwerp
Musée de la Porte de HalHistory · Brussels
Fort de TancrémontHistory · Pepinster
Fort de BatticeHistory · Herve
Kasteel BeauvoordeCastles & Palaces · Veurne
Kasteel van GaasbeekCastles & Palaces · Lennik
Fort d'Aubin-NeufchâteauHistory · Dalhem
Fort NapoleonCastles & Palaces · Ostend
Fort d'EmbourgHistory · Chaudfontaine
Castles, palaces and monasteries in Belgium with programs for families
- Het SteenHistory · Antwerp
- Kasteel BeauvoordeCastles & Palaces · Veurne
- Kasteel van GaasbeekCastles & Palaces · Lennik
- Fort NapoleonCastles & Palaces · Ostend
Kasteel WissekerkeCastles & Palaces · Kruibeke
Citadelle de DinantCastles & Palaces · Dinant
Fort de Saint-HéribertCastles & Palaces · Namur
Kasteel van LaarneCastles & Palaces · Laarne
Töpfereimuseum RaerenSpecial · Raeren- Abbaye de VillersCastles & Palaces · Villers-la-Ville
Wheelchair-accessible castles, palaces and monasteries in Belgium
By province
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles, palaces and monasteries are there in Belgium?
Our directory currently lists 56 castles, palaces and monasteries in Belgium across 49 towns and cities.
What are the best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in Belgium?
Some of the best known are Fort Eben-Emael, Het Steen, Musée de la Porte de Hal, Fort de Tancrémont, and Fort de Battice.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Belgium offer free admission?
2 museums are free to visit – for example Waterburcht Pietersheim and Hotel d'Hane Steenhuyse.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Belgium are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 11 are open, such as Het Steen, Musée de la Porte de Hal, and Citadelle de Dinant.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Belgium are wheelchair accessible?
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Het Steen, Fort Napoleon, and Paleis op de Meir. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit castles, palaces and monasteries in Belgium?
A regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, with prices ranging from €4.08 to €16. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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