Beersel Castle
Kasteel van Beersel
A medieval moated castle on the southern edge of Brussels, with three tall brick round towers reflected in the water. Visitors can climb the towers.
Beersel Castle was built in the early 14th century and is one of the best-preserved medieval defensive castles around Brussels. An oval moat surrounds it, and three tall brick round towers with stepped gables rise above the water. Inside, visitors can climb the towers by narrow staircases and tour the torture chamber and the battlement walkway. The castle is modest in size, and a visit takes about an hour. Nearby are traditional lambic beer cafés where you can taste the local sour beer. It is generally open Tuesday to Sunday from March to November (weekends only in winter), and tickets cost about €3–5. The castle is about 12 km from central Brussels. You can take a train to Beersel station and walk about 20 minutes, or drive. It is often visited together with the Hallerbos during the bluebell season.
Opening hours
March–November, Tue–Sun about 10:00–18:00; winter weekends only
Nearby sights
- Hallerbos
- Horta Museum
- Sablon & Notre-Dame du Sablon
- Manneken Pis
- Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium & Mont des Arts
- Grand-Place
- Royal Palace of Brussels
- Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries