Strolling through the beautiful Ooidonk castle and garden in autumn

The elegant Ooidonk castle and the scenery of autumn fallen leaves on a stylish bench : an enchanting place near the city of Deinze in East Flanders

(Browse the collection : Province of East Flanders time lapse and video stock footage)

The outer view, the towers especially, crow-step gables and many chimneys evoke the images of Loire castles such as Chambord. The castle was brought into the modern age in 1870 without removing the original renaissance style and was opened to the public from 1958 on. The castles interior is filled with precious furniture, silver, paintings and family portraits.

(Afar)

The castle of Ooidonk is nothing short of a hidden gem in Belgium! This lavish castle is not only worth a visit because of its buildings but is surrounded by large, beautifully maintained castle grounds that are often home to exhibitions. This medieval fortress that has been rebuilt in renaissance style is still home to the count and countess t’Kint de Roodenbeke and their 3 children. The owners do not only maintain it but they also open it up to the public in all possible ways.

(Emma’s Roadmap)

As a unique example of the Hispanic-Flemish architectural style that emerged during the Renaissance, this medieval fortress, rebuilt in 1595, is widely considered as one of Belgium’s finest castles. Courtesy of its gabled crenels and its iconic onion towers, this flagship of the province of East Flanders easily holds its own against the imposing Châteaux of the Loire Valley.

(Lowiz)