Gaasbeek Castle

A mid-13th century fortified castle

The first fortified stronghold was constructed in the mid-13th century to protect Brabant against invasions from Flanders and Hainault, but was destroyed in 1388. The reconstruction, a few external walls of which can still be seen, took two centuries.
The castle was completely restored in a revival style between 1887 and 1897, and has survived in this form to the present day.
The interior is beautifully furnished.

Gaasbeek Castle lies at the heart of an extensive park that was laid out in the 17th century. It has both impressive avenues and narrow winding paths, as well as what are probably  the tallest beech trees in Belgium. As you wander around you will find several historical buildings: the Chapel of St. Gertrude, the baroque pavilion, the neo-gothic barn, the octagonal pavilion and the triumphal arch.

Opening hours

The castle is open every day except Monday, from 1st April to 7th November 2010, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last admission at 5 p.m.)

The park is open every day from 8 am to 8 pm (from 1st October to 31st March to 6 pm).

Admission to the castle (audio guide included)
Standard €7
Under 26 years €1

Contact

40 Kasteelstraat
1750 Gaasbeek
Tel.: +32 (0)2-531 01 30
kasteelvangaasbeek@vlaanderen.be
www.kasteelvangaasbeek.be