Castle Map

Belgium

Castles near Ghent

87 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre: every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

The closest is Geeraard de Duivelsteen, 1 km south-east of the city centre; the most famous is Royal Palace of Brussels (#225 of 9,035 worldwide) 50 km south-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Male Castle, founded c. 850.

The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries: Belgium (67), Netherlands (12), France (8).

Within 25 km of Ghent

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 33 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 22 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q1296.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Ghent?

The Castle Map atlas maps 87 landmarks (41 castles · 12 fortresses · 25 palaces & châteaux · 9 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Ghent, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Ghent?

Geeraard de Duivelsteen, a castle 1 km south-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Ghent?

Royal Palace of Brussels, ranked #225 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 50 km south-east from Ghent.

What is the oldest castle near Ghent?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Male Castle, founded c. 850: 35 km north-west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Bruges (39 km) · Roeselare (44 km) · Brussels (50 km) · Middelburg (50 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.