Do I need to reserve in advance?

Tickets are sold at the desk or online; reservations are recommended for groups and guided tours, and for events check the website for capacity limits.

When is it busy and when is it quiet?

On sunny Sundays and during school holidays the castle is busy; weekdays stay quieter, especially in spring and autumn.

What visit tip do you recommend?

Plan a toilet stop in advance (no adapted toilet on site) and combine the visit with the accessible lambic breweries in the region or a walk in the Sonian Forest.

Beersel Castle

♿ Wheelchair accessible heritage site

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Beersel Castle

Last updated: 2026-05-26 Report an issue

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Beersel Castle is an impressive medieval water castle in the municipality of Beersel, south of Brussels. The castle was built around 1300 under the auspices of the Duchy of Brabant and received its current configuration in 1357. With its three massive round towers, moat and drawbridge, it is one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Belgium. The castle tells the story of centuries of Brabant history and offers a splendid example of military architecture from that era.

Accessibility is partial. The outdoor area around the castle and moat is reachable via semi-paved paths. The drawbridge and courtyard are accessible for wheelchair users with some assistance, but the towers and upper floors are only reachable via narrow spiral staircases and are therefore not accessible. There are no adapted restrooms in the castle. Accessible parking spaces are available in the castle car park.

Beersel Castle is a fifteen-minute drive from the centre of Brussels. By public transport, it is reachable by bus from Brussels-South station. A visit combines well with the nearby Sonian Forest or a visit to the traditional lambic breweries in the area.

Good to know

Reservation: Tickets are sold at the desk or online; reservations are recommended for groups and guided tours, and for events check the website for capacity limits.
Busy and quiet times: On sunny Sundays and during school holidays the castle is busy; weekdays stay quieter, especially in spring and autumn.
Things to note: The outdoor grounds and inner courtyard are accessible with some assistance, but the towers and upper floors are only reachable via spiral staircases; there is no adapted toilet on site.
Visit tip: Plan a toilet stop in advance (no adapted toilet on site) and combine the visit with the accessible lambic breweries in the region or a walk in the Sonian Forest.

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