Are you looking for the most beautiful castles around Antwerp in Belgium? Do you love castles just as much as I do? Then you have come to the right spot!
During the Covid-19 lockdown I was forced to explore my neighborhood more, since non-essential travel was forbidden. I wanted to know if there were beautiful castles around Antwerp within bike reach. After all this could be a nice way to “travel in the neighborhood” and to still see castles, since my Scotland trip got cancelled (I had planned to see a lot of castles over there).
Why castles? Because I think they look dreamy and they always have something mysterious about them! If castle walls could talk, they would probably have endless stories to tell about battles, love affairs, political schemes, murders and parties (I like to imagine that it was like Game of Thrones, but probably without the dragons). Castles also offer excellent photo opportunities and are often surrounded by beautiful parks and lakes or rivers.
While doing some research I discovered at least 3000 castles are spread all over Belgium. Meaning that Belgium has the most castles per square meter in the world! Belgium even has more castles per person than France! Without any exaggeration; every Belgian knows at least one castle just around the corner in his home town. So from now on, I like to call Belgium the fairytale land! Read more about Belgian castles in my Most beautiful castles in Belgium blog post!
But let’s focus more on Antwerp, since that is where I am living. I found out that there are over 100 castles in the province of Antwerp! Of course you are not allowed to visit them all, since a lot of them are private property. But there are some beautiful castles around Antwerp that you are allowed to explore!
So of course I wanted to share these beautiful castles around Antwerp with you!
Most beautiful castles around Antwerp
DISCLAIMER: This “beautiful castles around Antwerp” post will be updated in the future since there are more in Antwerp that I still need to explore. Some aren’t reachable now due to Covid-19 or under current reconstruction, so I wasn’t able to take photos yet. I am also still looking for more stories about the castles, so keep checking back!
TABLE OF CONTENT
- Most beautiful castles around Antwerp
- Cleydael, Aartselaar
- Bossenstein, Broechem
- Wissekerke, Bazel (Kruibeke)
- De Borrekens, Vorselaar
- Zellaer, Bonheiden
- Bornem Castle a.k.a. Marnix de Sainte Aldegonde, Bornem
- Cantecroy, Mortsel
- Het Steen, Antwerp
- Pin the most beautiful castles around Antwerp for later!
Sterckshof, Deurne
This was the first castle I decided to visit during the lockdown period. Even though I had passed it several times before, I never really took the time to have a real look at it. Which is a shame, because it is actually a really pretty castle and close to where I live! So I took my bike and drove off to go explore the castle for real this time! It did not disappoint. It is strange how your perspective can change, if you really make an effort to look at something! The castle has a lot of different towers and in front you will find two bridges leading to the entrances of the castle.
The castle’s history
In the 13th century it started as a fortified farmstead called Hooftvunder surrounded by a vest. Through the ages the farm expanded into a large complex comprising an additional farmhouse and even its own brewery! (I would fortify a brewery as well!) It changed owner multiple times and in 1524 a wealthy banker named Gerard Sterck bought the farm. He demolished it, built a castle on it and it became known as the Sterckshof.
During the Spanish invasion the castle suffered some damage. But it wasn’t until the 18th-19th century that it turned into a castle of decay due to lack of maintenance. When the Province of Antwerp bought the castle in 1921 only a ruin was left. In 1931 the reconstruction of the castle in neo-renaissance style finally started.
It used to be the silver museum for a long time, but recently the collection moved to the new DIVA museum in the center of Antwerp and now the castle houses artist studios and Bar Stark, a coffee shop.
Fun fact
In 1937 Joseph de Beer became the castle’s curator. He moved into the castle and crammed the castle from cellars to attics full with archaeological, natural history, folklore and artisan collections; more than could ever be exhibited. Which is still the reason why it is so hard to define a clear museum profile and policy.
He was an exceptionally active and versatile man. During WWII he led the resistance “Les Clochards” and printed the resistance newspaper in the castle. He even hid British pilots, Jews and wanted persons in secret rooms, while a garrison of about 200 German soldiers was billeted in the castle!
How to visit & take photos
The Sterckshof is a castle situated in one of my favorite parks in Antwerp, called Rivierenhof. You can walk around it and try to peek through the trees to admire it from all angles. If you want to get a good look of the back of the castle and its garden, you can have a drink at Bar Stark. Their terrace is right in the garden of the castle!
After exploring the castle itself, I strongly recommend to take a long walk in the park. It is truly the most beautiful park in Antwerp. There are a lot of ponds with different species of water birds and various paths to explore the huge park. I love exploring this park early in the morning when you encounter only a few early runners. You can see squirrels, bunnies and herons from up close then. At the white Rivierenhof castle (yes, there is another castle in the park) you can eat or have a drink. In front of the white castle you will have a view over the lake. But if you prefer a more quiet meal, you can also sit in the back garden of the castle.
How to get there?
You can easily reach the castle by car. There are several parking lots around the park. You’ll find the nearest parking lot at Parking West Rivierenhof (Sterckshoflei). If you decide to rent a bike; the castle is located at bicycle junction number 3. (download the app Fietsknoop, which is a bicycle junction routes planner, here (Android) or here (Apple))
Location: Sterckshoflei, 2100 Deurne (6 km from Antwerp)
Cleydael, Aartselaar
After visiting the Sterckshof I took my Maps app in which I have a map with castles I pinned over the passed months. I was looking for more beautiful castles around Antwerp to visit during my week off. I had pinned Cleydael in Aartselaar, but I had forgotten what it looked like. So I checked Google Images again and I got so excited after seeing photos of it! I had totally forgotten there was such a cool medieval castle nearby! I checked how I could get there via the bicycle junctions and found out the trip was not that long. So I jumped on my bike and rode via some beautiful fields and forests to the castle.
Arriving there I could not be more excited! I had read that it was private, but I had also seen on Google Street View that you could easily walk through the gate, since it is also the entrance to the Cleydael Golf & Country Club. The only remaining question that crossed my mind on the way was: “Will the gate be open at 6.30 am?” Luckily it was! So I went through the gate, set up Toni the tripod to take photos and got a lot of stares every time one of the early golfers passed by! But honestly, I have no shame anymore! 🙂
The castle’s history
In the 14th century this castle started as a watchtower (the current keep) built on an artificial hill in the stream called Struysbeek. The other sides of the square construction served as defense walls.
As with all castles it changed owner frequently. But it wasn’t until 1518 when knight Pieter van der Straeten became lord of the castle that it was repaired and reconstructed. He added a new living area on the west side and the square tower in the south-west corner.
In 1576 the castle was besieged and looted. Until 1592 the battered castle became a refuge for homeless people. After that the castle got sold again and thanks to several owners it got reconstructed. An entrance gate with the coats of arms was added in 1650. The vests and kitchen garden disappeared.
It is still unknown what exactly the proper function was of Cleydael. According to some it was probably never a fortress but rather a hunting lodge and a court of plaisance. Now I would not mind wearing a long fancy dress and have a few cocktails there! However, several defense measures were applied to protect it and some say it was built as a south defense of Antwerp.
Fun facts
Each castle tower has a name; Fox tower, Owl tower, Chapel tower and Cat tower.
Until the 16th century you could ascend the stream Struysbeek(in which the castle is built) from the river Scheldt.
How to visit & take photos
Currently the castle is private property. But a golf club is located on the castle’s domain, so you can enter via the entrance gate in the Cleydaellaan and walk up the driveway to admire the castle. Make sure to walk up to the castle’s gate to get another perspective too.
You can organize a private event here like a wedding reception. That way you will have the opportunity to see the castle’s courtyard! How cool is that! If I would ever get married, I think I would do it in a castle!
How to get there
Across the street you can park your car at the parking lot. By bike you will find it en route between bicycle junctions 32 and 17.
Location: Cleydaellaan 36, 2630 Aartselaar, Belgium (11 km from Antwerp)
Bossenstein, Broechem
Bossenstein was another moated castle on my list of which I was not sure if I would be able to visit it. It is private property, but located in the middle of another golf court; the Bossenstein Golf & Polo Club. In Maps I also discovered a path leading to the castle with no gates. So I thought it was worth the try. How could I have known that it would turn into such an adventure…
I biked to a path north of the castle that would lead through the woods to the castle. But suddenly the path had disappeared and I was standing in the middle of a golf court with my bike! Now what? I felt so guilty! In the distance on another golf court I saw someone mowing the lawn and I also heard someone hitting golf balls. Damn! I was not alone here and I was certainly doing something that was not exactly appropriate!
I checked my Maps app to see where I was, so I could find the right direction to the castle. Cycling along the edge of the golf court to not hurt the grass and to keep behind the bushes, I rode to the other side, hoping the path over there still existed! And luckily it did!
So I followed the path and finally found the castle! I took my camera gear and approached the castle’s surroundings. Some men were golfing and there were some gardeners, but no one really paid attention to me. I moved a little closer, still following the path and then the owner appeared from the stalls. I greeted him with a smile asking whether it was OK to take photos. Because I wanted to be sure to not do anything that was not allowed, since it still was not very clear whether it was prohibited or not. (After all it is located in the middle of a golf court!)
He told me the castle is private property and normally this was not really allowed, but he would make an exception for me! I was so happy and grateful for that! So I took a lot of photos, met the lady of the house and even became friends with one of the gardeners!
The castle’s history
Bossenstein is mentioned for the first time in 1346 as the property of Joannes de Busco (which is also how it received its name Bossenstein; busco means woods, which is bossen in Dutch). The keep dates from the 14th century. The wings east and west from the keep date from the 16th century (maybe 15th, this is unsure). In 1544 the castle consisted of a brewery (What can I say… this is Belgium!), a baking house, barns, stables, a pigeon house, a wagon house etc.
The violence of World War I damaged the castle. But in 1920 it became inhabitable again after restoration. Another renovation took place in 1963 and the castle looks amazing ever since! So it definitely belongs in this list of beautiful castles around Antwerp!
How to visit & take photos
First of all; do not do it like I did! 😀 I got completely lost, while it was actually simple, if I had only taken the walking path south of the castle! It is better to take the walking path across Bistweg 19. This path is open to the public. It will take you along the castle, but you will not be able to see it very good. You could take the side road to the right to admire it from afar.
The best way is probably to go golfing at the Bossenstein Golf & Polo Club or book a room at the Bossenstein hotel. I am sure you can walk around the golf court freely then and take some photos of the castle.
How to get there
You can park your car at the Bossenstein Golf & Polo Club or at the restaurant Afspanning Den Moor. By bike you will find the Bistweg between bicycle junctions 64 and 85.
Location: Moorstraat 14, 2520 Ranst, Belgium (14 km from Antwerp)
Wissekerke, Bazel (Kruibeke)
I have been here as a child, when I went on a bicycle tour along the river Scheldt with family that lived in Bazel back then. But I could not remember that much of it anymore. I only remembered the town’s square, because that is where the tour started. So I decided to return after I saw a photo of the castle on kastelenbelgie.be. (Which is an excellent tool to find all castles in Belgium by the way!) You will find the castle in a fantastic park of about 8 hectares with a beautiful pond and a wrought iron suspension bridge. Wissekerke is one of the first Belgian neo-gothic castles. Its oldest remains are the 15th century cellar and the 16th century tower.
Technically it is not situated in the province of Antwerp, but since you only have to cross the river Scheldt and bike about 11 kilometers, I thought it was worth mentioning in this blog post! In Antwerp there is a bicycle tunnel which you can take to cross the river by bike. The bike ride is very scenic since you pass fantastic polder landscapes and pastures.
The castle’s history
In the 10th century you could find a fortress here, which was part of the reinforcement belt on the Scheldt bank (other castles in Kruibeke, Rupelmonde & Temse). In 1238 the owner laid the foundations of the new fortified castle. But about 350 years later the castle burned down. Through the years the owners rebuilt and renovated the castle multiple times. Originally water surrounded the complete castle, but since 1803 there is an earth dam up to the north side. In 1811 the castle got its current look.
Folktale
During the age of Mercator the count and countess Van Bottelsberghe lived in the castle. The count was the councilor of Charles the emperor and guardian of his lions. These lions were shown to the visitors of the emperor. The lions were housed in the basement beneath the Pigeon Tower. Between the tower and the current restaurant there was a shallow hallway covered with bars. The lions used this hallway to get their food at the lion’s den while the people could watch them as entertainment.
How to visit & take photos
I don’t think the main entrance is always open during the early or late hours. I entered the park via a small narrow bridge on the east side of the park. From there you immediately get a fantastic view of the castle in the pond and you can take beautiful photos from the east side of the castle. After crossing another bridge, you can also take photos from the southside. But watch your step, because the lawn is covered in all different kinds of … shit! 😀
Take your time to walk around the castle and observe the water birds. I went there in May so there were a lot of little ducklings. But I also saw a white swan fight a goose! I admit, during lockdown everything probably seems more spectacular than it is… But I could really appreciate these little “wildlife happenings”!
Currently you can visit the castle’s interior for free, but you need to make a reservation via +32 3 740 04 00 (due to Covid-19 restrictions you can only visit the ground floor, if you would like to visit upstairs you will need to make an appointment).
How to get there
If you come from Antwerp you will have to cross the river Scheldt. There is a bicycle tunnel that connects the river banks (bicycle junction 41). Bicycle junction 72 lies east from the park, so it is easy to find. By car you can park at one of the parking lots nearby at Beekdam or at the Dorpstraat.
Location: Lange gaanweg 2-4, 9150 Kruibeke (13 km from Antwerp)
De Borrekens, Vorselaar
This moated castle is definitely one of the most beautiful castles around Antwerp! It truly looks as if it comes straight out of a fairytale. Unfortunately it is private and you can only spot the castle from behind the gate and via one opening in the magnificent rhododendron bushes (in May they are in full bloom!) surrounding its vests. In front of the castle is a gorgeous royal looking French garden. I even spotted water lilies in the water!
The castle’s history
During the Roman period a villa was located here. But information about this is hard to find. It is more than likely that the castle of Vorselaar originated in the early Middle Ages as a fortified fortress to protect the people of the Glory from outside raids. During that time vikings invaded the region. At the end of the 13th century the lord of Vorselaar built the moated castle. He started to dig moats, so the enemy could be kept at a distance. But soon the realization came that wooden fences are not resistant to fire, so they built the first tower in stone in 1356. Not much information about the further development is known. The floor plan of the castle stayed the same, but the castle needed reconstruction multiple times throughout the years. The French garden dates from 1911.
How to visit & take photos
You can’t access the castle and it is difficult to see, but you can walk to one spot where there is an opening in the rhododendron bushes surrounding the castle’s vests. From here you can take photos of the castle or sit on the tree trunk to admire it. I think the best time to visit is in May. Then the rhododendron bushes are in full bloom and it is simply stunning to see the pink/purple flowers being reflected in the water.
Around the castle you will also find a forest where you can take nice walks.
How to get there
It is probably best to park your car in the center of Vorselaar and walk up to the castle via the Lindendreef. By bike you ride to bicycle junction 1 and enter the Lindendreef from the northside.
Location: Vispluk 3, 2290 Vorselaar, Belgium (39 km from Antwerp)
Zellaer, Bonheiden
You would not think this is one of the most beautiful castles around Antwerp, since it actually looks like it could be a castle from the Loire region in France. This is definitely one of the most fun to visit! Why? Because the domain is always accessible and you can walk around it without any views being obstructed! I did not see that much water birds here, but there were very loud frogs! Unfortunately I couldn’t catch one. So I was not able to kiss a frog that day. Who knows a prince was waiting for me! Maybe next time though!
The castle’s history
Its history goes back to the 13th century like many of the previously mentioned castles. Back then there was a moated fortress at the spot where the current castle is situated. Many clergy and mayors used to live here and several different castles were constructed and destroyed on this spot. The current castle is a neo-gothic moated castle built in 1885. Since 2017 it is owned by Kempens Landschap, a non-profit organization that restores historical landscapes and nature reserves.
Fun facts
- It is said that the castle is a smaller copy of a castle situated in the Loire region. But until now there is no proof of that.
- In 1884 the family d’Udekem d’Acoz became owner of the castle. This is the family of the current Belgian queen Mathilde.
- According to an elderly man I encountered at the park, a cult used to be housed here. The first daughters of rich families were brought there to join the cult.
How to visit & take photos
The castle’s domain is always accessible to walkers and cyclists. You can easily access the park via the gate and walk all around the castle to admire it from all angles! Make sure to enjoy a walk in the park as well! Every first Sunday of the month at 2 pm you can visit the castle’s interior. You can book the tour 14 days in advance via gidsen@kasteelzellaer.be. It only costs 4€ per person.
How to get there
You can easily park your car on the domain’s parking lot. By bike you will find the castle near bicycle junction 44.
Location: Zellaerdreef 1, 2820 Bonheiden (30 km from Antwerp)
Bornem Castle a.k.a. Marnix de Sainte Aldegonde, Bornem
Another absolute favorite of mine, which definitely belongs in my most beautiful castles around Antwerp list, is the castle of Bornem. It looks like a true fairy-tale castle and its location makes it all the more dreamy! Unfortunately the castle is closed due to Covid-19 restrictions, so I am still waiting to visit the castle and admire it up, close and personal.
Luckily there is a viewpoint across the water from where you can have a fantastic view of the castle from a distance. The first time I went there I completely missed it. Which is ridiculous because the app I always use to find hidden locations actually shows the path towards the viewpoint! If I had checked the moment I was there, I had found it immediately! (Exact location can be found under How to visit & take photos)
So a month later I returned! I parked the car on the side of the road and followed the path towards the Old Scheldt river where you can find some jetties. I passed the fence and followed the narrow path leading through the bushes along the river. I even bumped into a tent (which was a little scary… who was sleeping there?)! And then I found the jetty that didn’t have a gate in front of it and that I could walk on freely!
When I walked to the end of the jetty I was in complete awe! It was 6 am, the sun was rising and shining its first orange light on the river covered with water lily leaves. The sun made the castle shine like gold and birds were making a lot of noise, flying and swimming everywhere! It was so beautiful here! It made me decide to definitely return!
The castle’s history
The story of this castle is undeniably linked to the presence of the river Scheldt and starts in the Roman period. In those days a watchtower was built by the Scheldt on the site of the current castle site. During the 9th and 10th centuries, a feudal castle was founded as a defense against the incursions of the Normans. Some foundations and wall parts from the 11th century have been preserved. Afterwards, the building served as the residence of the lords of Bornem.
When the Scheldt river bed moved, the strategic importance of the castle decreased and the center of the municipality was no longer accessible along the water. With the arrival of the Spanish nobleman Pedro Coloma, who bought the domain in 1586, a new chapter began for the history of Bornem and that of the castle. During the 17th century, the new Renaissance castle suffered greatly from war violence. The old central castle tower was demolished in 1687.
The domain has been owned by the Marnix family since 1780. Count Ferdinand Jozef had the ruined castle of Pedro Coloma demolished in 1880. Hendrik Beyaert made plans for the complete renovation of the castle with outbuildings. In 1894 the current massive-looking castle was rebuilt, which is double-moated and connects to the Gothic Revival. The access bridge with two watchtowers dates from 1895.
How to visit & take photos
You can only visit the castle and its interior with an appointment from mid-April to October. Without an appointment, the castle is only open on August 15, the last 2 Sundays of August and the 2 first Sundays of September from 1.30 pm. You can find the contact details here.
There is a viewpoint on the other side of the river where you can go. The viewpoint can be found across the houses on Binnendijkstraat 28. If you follow the path and pass the small tiny green fence, you will find a few jetties from where you can take photos from the castle by the water.
How to get there
You can park your car at the parking lot in front of the castle’s domain. By bike you ride to bicycle junction 40 which is situated near the beginning of the castle’s lane. To reach the jetties you need to park your car at the side of the street. By bike the jetties are located between bycicle junctions 3 and 4.
Location: Kasteelstraat 34, 2880 Bornem, Belgium (33 km from Antwerp)
Cantecroy, Mortsel
This castle is only 3 km from my house and I never visited it before, until I was looking for castles in the neighborhood during the lockdown. It is crazy to know that I spent a lot of time in the vicinity of this castle during my teenage years and I never even noticed there was a castle! Probably because it is surrounded by trees and walls with gates, so you do not really see the castle’s towers if you do not know they are there!
The castle’s history
Cantecroy is one of the oldest castles of Antwerp. Over 1000 years ago there was already a settlement called Cantincrode. The castle’s oldest parts go back to the 13th and 14th century. The little chapel dates from the 15th century and the current facade dates back from the end of the 17th century. You can still see a pillory.
Now the castle houses apartments, a restaurant, a wellness center, meeting rooms and a care center.
Fun fact
Albert Einstein stayed here while he was on the run from the rising anti-Semitism in Germany, before he could get a visa for the United States.
How to visit & take photos
You can enter the domain freely to take photos as long as you do not enter the private areas.
How to get there
You can park your car on the castle’s domain. By bike you ride to bicycle junction 55 which is situated next to the castle.
Location: Cantecroylaan 30, 2640 Mortsel, Belgium (10 km from Antwerp)
Het Steen, Antwerp
I cannot write about castles in the Province of Antwerp and not mention Het Steen. It is the oldest building of Antwerp and situated in the city’s center by the river Scheldt. Unfortunately it has been under some serious reconstruction since 2018, so currently you cannot really see much of this historical landmark. Beneath you can find photos of the castle so you know what it looked like before the reconstruction.
The castle’s history
In the 9th century, the first settlement with earthen walls appeared on the Yard, the former peninsula. That is where the fortress originated from. Between 1200 and 1225 a stone castle wall and Het Steen, one of the three gatehouses of the castle, were built. You could find a court here, a fish market, a church…
Around 1520, during the age of Charles V, the gatehouse knew some serious renovation, which you can still see by the difference of color in the facade. In 1549 Charles V donated the castle to the city. Het Steen served as a prison from 1303 until 1823.
In 1880 a large part of the fortress was demolished when the quays were straightened and the Scheldt widened because of this. Nevertheless, in 1889-1890 a new wing was built and other parts of the castle were renovated. In 1864 it became a museum; first an archaeological museum, in 1952 a national maritime museum.
The interior closed to the public at the end of 2008. Currently Het Steen is under some serious reconstruction to become a tourist center.
Folktale
According to the Antwerp folklore the giants Antigoon and Lange Wapper used to live at Het Steen. In front of Het Steen you will find the statue of Lange Wapper (Long Flag). He is one of the most famous figures of the Antwerp legends.
Lange Wapper was born out of a garden parsley and a red cabbage in a farmer’s bed. (How do people make this stuff up???) As he grew up, the boy helped people in need. One day he saved an old woman who was thrown into the river Scheldt by a youth gang. The old woman thanked the man by giving him some gifts such as the ability to shapeshift & to make himself so tall, he could move from one town to another with a single giant leap. As he preferred to be in his tall size, he got the nickname Lange Wapper. The man turned into a water sprite who liked to live near the sea, near rivers or canals. Since then, Lange Wapper used tricks to approach women to get their breast milk. He teased drunks, cheated whilst playing with children and laughed like the devil.
How to visit & take photos
Currently it is impossible to visit unfortunately due to the reconstruction. But the good news is that it will become a tourist center, so you will probably not only be able to admire its exterior but you will also be able to access it!
How to get there
It is situated by the river Scheldt in the center of Antwerp, so it is not hard to find. I advise to park your car outside of the city and take public transport (the tram) to reach the city center, because traffic in Antwerp is crazy busy and you will get there faster this way.
If you go by bike you will find the castle between bicycle junctions 57 and 56.
Location: Steenplein 1, 2000 Antwerp (in the city center)
So those are the most beautiful castles around Antwerp so far! Keep coming back for new updates! I am also working on a giant blog post about the most beautiful castles in Belgium, since I am still exploring a lot of castles! So stay tuned!
Pin the most beautiful castles around Antwerp for later!
If you want to help me a little please share this “Most beautiful castles around Antwerp” article on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or any kind of social media. A small thing for you to do that can make a big difference for me! Massive thanks!
If you like the pictures in this article, I suggest to follow my Instagram account where you can find a lot more!
Don’t hesitate to leave comments or questions down below!
What an eye-opener Joëlle. Didn’t know at least half of them and they’re max a 30 minute drive away. 🙂
Our little country does have a lot to offer! Even the province of Antwerp 😉
EVEN? :p
🙂
Knappe foto’s, boeiende teksten. Zeer lang artikel. Knap gedaan. Uitstekend Engels. Jij haalde telkens tien op tien voor je taalvakken, zeker? Zeer klein foutje: kasteel De moor in Ranst is op 14 km gelegen v Antwerpen centrum. 28km h/t.
Dankjewel! Ik heb communicatie/journalistiek gestudeerd, dus het zou erg zijn als mijn Engels niet goed was…
Kasteel De Moor? Geen idee over welk kasteel je het hebt?
Ah wacht, je bedoelt Bossenstein! Ik zie het! Ik heb het aangepast! Merci!
Na het zien van jouw post trokken wij vandaag naar Bornem om er naar het kasteel Marnix de Sainte Aldegonde te gaan kijken. We gaven in onze GPS de coördinaten in naar het viewpoint maar botsten echter op borden dat dit privé-eigendom betreft (“Geen toegang voor onbevoegden”). Het leek ons dan ook niet oké om verder te gaan. Hebben we iets gemist? Is het mogelijk om tot het viewpoint te geraken zonder privé-eigendom te betreden? Respect voor mens en natuur dienen steeds op de eerste plaats te komen uiteraard.
Hoi!
Er zijn steigers die vergrendeld zijn en er zijn er die je vrij kan betreden. Je schaadt zeker geen natuur door het pad te betreden!