Hoepertingen Castle

Hoepertingen, Belgium

The predecessor of Hoepertingen castle was mentioned in 1476. The current castle was built by Jan-Willem van Scharenberg in the 17th century and it was restored in Classicist style in 1763. The castle is a U-shaped building with a corner tower, which is a former keep.

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Hoepertingen, Belgium
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Founded: 17th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Belgium

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4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Karl Leenknegt (3 months ago)
Zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel. Prachtige locatie. Ideaal om uit te rusten.
Pieter Van den Bussche (3 months ago)
Mooi gelegen kasteel lzngs de fietsknooppunten. Leuk terras met zicht op het binnenplein van het kasteel. Het aanbod van dranken viel wel serieus tegen. De keuze aan bieren mag fors uitgebreid worden alsook de keuze van wijnen. Ik miste wat streekbieren en wijnen op de kaart! Voor de rest wel een ideale tussenstop!
Bie NIELANDT (6 months ago)
Een geweldige plek om te verblijven, alleen of in kleine of grotere groep. Ideaal voor de meerwaardezoeker naar rust, authentieke beleving en zorgzaamheid die menselijk en niet commercieel gericht is. Gelegen in prachtig park. De keuken is top. Gevarieerd, gezond, plaatselijk bereid door fantastische kok en keukenploeg.
Daljit Singh turna (7 months ago)
Nice place in the town
Ralf van Cruchten (2 years ago)
Nice place for orchestra to have a rehearsal weekend. Nice food, nice accommodation to make music.
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