Gravensteen, Ghent: Photos, Reviews & Location

Preserved 10th-century moated castle with an armory museum, plus panoramic city views.

At a glance

#1 of 6 Tourist attractions in Ghent

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.60

0.2 km from the center of Ghent

Rating breakdown

5 ★68%
4 ★25%
3 ★5%
2 ★1%
1 ★1%

Sint-Veerleplein 11, 9000 Gent, Belgium

gravensteengent.be

+32 9 225 93 06

Quick facts

What is the rating of Gravensteen?: Gravensteen is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 29,764 reviews.
How does Gravensteen rank in Ghent?: Gravensteen is #1 of 6 Tourist attractions in Ghent by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Gravensteen located?: Sint-Veerleplein 11, 9000 Gent, Belgium — 0.2 km from the center of Ghent.
How can I contact Gravensteen?: Phone: +32 9 225 93 06 · Website: gravensteengent.be

This castle was built in the 1100 to make a statement. I'm the boss and this is my home.

The walk around and inside the castle is not recommended for anyone with a walking problem or a wheelchair..
The castle itself has only a few exhibits but they are worth seeing.

The view from the top is amazing

Kevin McMahon 2024 Aug 09

What an amazing experience. The audio guide is brilliant and really helps share the history of this amazingly well preserved castle. Best attraction in Gent, but not the only!

X W 2024 Aug 04

Walked in to get tickets and had to wait half an hour. Would recommend to purchase timed tickets in advance. The audio guide was something different I suppose as it’s apparently narrated by a comedian but it certainly kept us entertained during the self guided tour around the castle.

Neda MN 2024 Aug 04

Oh I was so disappointed… the castle looks fantastic from outside and on pictures but the inside was soulless and empty. Only in 1 hall you could see some weaponry. It was not even mentioned were they were found. The explanation on the cards was though interesting. Note that there are many stairs in the castle. If you’re not in a good physical condition, you’d have problems going up. All the spaces were just empty and looked like each other. Such a pity to waste so much space! You have a great view of Ghent at the top. Also, the entrance of the castle itself was not clear. You could see a board on which it was written ‘audio guide’ and then you have to guess …

Simon Rose 2024 Jul 27

Very nice castle. Audio guide, as stated by others is amusing and different but still helpful. Narrated by a comedian,

Also, apparently the first fireplace in Ghent...

We turned up in the afternoon and found thete were no more tickets left, so possibly worth booking online in advance.

Omar Jabari 2024 Jul 13

Castle was great, and the audio guide was very good and funny and presented by a Belgian comedian. The history and information were very interesting and we highly recommend a visit and experience it. The views from the roof of the castle are exemplary and detailed ...

vivek mannava 2024 Jun 26

Definitely worth the visit. Especially for the audio guided tour. Having a comedian narrate the history was a stroke of brilliance. Kids get a simplified map of sorts and adults get a funny audio guide full of innuendos. The entry timings are fixed so book your slots early.

Praneet Raj 2024 Jun 15

My favorite castle tour so far in Europe. They have done a great job with the audio tour and the exhibits as well. Loved the whole story telling going step by step throughout the castle.

I wish all castles follow their lead.

We bought the tickets online and the entry process was self automated entry by scanning online bar codes.

Kids under 12 are free.