Castles & Forts in Belgium map & data
There are 2,245 castles and forts mapped in Belgium, spread over 3 regions. The most are in Wallonne Gewest (1,232), Vlaams Gewest (924) and Brussels Hoofdstedelijk (15) - Wallonne Gewest alone holds 55% of them. 92% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Château de Montaigle, Burg Raeren and Château d'Hélécine.
Castles & Forts by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Wallonne Gewest | 1,232 | 55% |
| Vlaams Gewest | 924 | 41% |
| Brussels Hoofdstedelijk | 15 | 0.7% |
Notable castles and forts in Belgium
- Château de MontaigleWallonne Gewest · castle
- Burg Raerencastle
- Château d'HélécineVlaams Gewest · castle
- Château de PoilvacheWallonne Gewest · castle
- Château de Bemptcastle
- Citadel van DiestVlaams Gewest · castle
- Citadelle de NamurWallonne Gewest · castle
- Maison Vis-à-VisRaeren · events venue
- De SchansSchilde · Vlaams Gewest · fort
- Abbaye de BrialmontWallonne Gewest · monastery
- DiepensteynVlaams Gewest · castle
- Château BorchampsAye · Wallonne Gewest · castle
- Fort LeopoldVlaams Gewest · fort
- Fort NapoleonVlaams Gewest · fort
- Fort Sint-MarieVlaams Gewest · fort
- Fort van KesselVlaams Gewest · fort
- Het SteenZemst · Vlaams Gewest · castle
- Kasteel BanhoutHeestert · Vlaams Gewest · castle
- Kasteel De SchansVlaams Gewest · castle
- Kasteel ElzenwalleIeper · Vlaams Gewest · castle
- Kasteel LobosZelem · Vlaams Gewest · castle
- Kasteel MontjoieGistel · Vlaams Gewest · castle
- Kasteel NieuwenhovenVlaams Gewest · castle
- Kasteel PietersheimLanaken · Vlaams Gewest · events venue
- Kasteel Ter DolenVlaams Gewest · castle
- Kasteel Ter MeerenVlaams Gewest · castle
- Kasteel van BeerselVlaams Gewest · castle
- Kasteel van BlekkomVlaams Gewest · castle
- Kasteel van BoechoutVlaams Gewest · castle
- Kasteel van GroenenbergVlaams Gewest · conference centre
- Kasteel van HeksVlaams Gewest · castle
- Kasteel van LoppemLoppem · Vlaams Gewest · castle
- Kasteel van OoidonkVlaams Gewest · castle
- Kasteel van SnellegemJabbeke · Vlaams Gewest · castle
- Kasteel van ZwijnaardeVlaams Gewest · castle
- Paleis op de MeirAntwerpen · Vlaams Gewest · castle
- Rood KasteelVlaams Gewest · castle
- SorghvliedtVlaams Gewest · castle
- Ter LeyenVlaams Gewest · castle
- TudorSint-Andries · Vlaams Gewest · castle
What's in this layer
Every castle in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Castles, palaces and forts.
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles and forts are there in Belgium?
This layer holds 2,245 castles and forts in Belgium, the most of them in Wallonne Gewest. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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