Gaasbeek Castle
Godefroid of Leuven built a fortress here in 1236 to protect Brabant from attacks.
The castle was destroyed and rebuilt several times, evolving from a medieval defensive stronghold into a romantic residence.
Inside the castle, you will find nearly a thousand works of art, including furniture, tapestries, paintings, numerous goldsmithing pieces, stained glass windows, and sculptures. In one of the museum's wings, you can admire the bathroom, bedroom, and the "Red Room" of Marquise Arconati Visconti.
In addition to a park featuring a 17th-century pavilion, an old chapel, and a triumphal arch in honor of Napoleon, the estate also boasts a magnificent museum garden with local fruit and vegetable varieties.
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The moated Château de Beersel is one of the last well-preserved examples of medieval military architecture in our country.
Built around 1420, it was an outpost for the defense of Brussels.The castle's fortifications are classic: a deep moat, drawbridge, crenellated ramparts and loopholes.
The castle is featured in Bob & Bobette's album “The Treasure of Beersel”.
The Provincial Domain of Huizingen, covering an area of 91 hectares, includes a forest and a boating lake.
There are also several sports facilities and a mini-golf course.
You can relax on the lawn of the heated outdoor swimming pool with water slides.
There are playgrounds for different age groups.The animal park is home to goats, sheep, rabbits, pheasants, parakeets, and many other animals.
The classified rock garden is famous far beyond Beersel, boasting no fewer than 1,200 species of rock plants and flowers.
There is also an arboretum and a vast 55-hectare forest filled with deciduous and coniferous trees, featuring three walking trails.
