From April 1st to September 30th and during school holidays
Every friday, saturday, sunday and monday from 13:00h - 17:00h
The castle and the castle garden are only accessible with a guide
Reservation recommended
Events and arrangements may vary from regular opening hours
You will join a group to visit the castle, carriage museum and experience center accompanied by a guide who will introduce you to life in and around the castle throughout history.
Every friday, saturday, sunday and monday at 14:00h
Duration of visit:
+/- 1h 45m - Reservation recommended
Adult: 15€
6-18 years: 7,5€
0-6 years: free
In the historical setting of the new experience center, you will be introduced to the rich history of the castle and its inhabitants. A journey of discovery around all aspects of the unique castle grounds.
Every friday, saturday, sunday and monday from 13:00h - 17:00h
Adult: 5€
6-18 years: 2,5€
0-6 years: free
The tastiest culinary arrangements at a unique location, all in combination with a visit to the experience center or a guided visit to the fairy-tale castle and carriage museum.
from March to November
Duration of culinary arrangement: +/- 1.5h
Duration of optional castle visit: +/- 2h
Reservation necessary
Price: from 49€ /pp
From march 1st to november 30th, it is possible to visit the castle grounds under the guidance of an experienced guide
Visit in group (10 to 100 persons) the castle and the carriage museum accompanied by a guide who will introduce you to life in and around the castle throughout history.
From march 1st to november 30thOn the estate and in our experience center, you can attend various events.
These may differ from regular opening hours.
Enjoy an enchanting world of historical splendor and contemporary culinary delights this summer at our pop-up "Zoet at the castle".
Castle estatefor certain arrangements the hours may differ
The Flemish Masters often created their works for special places.
At the Castle of Bornem, you can also find many valuable Flemish masterpieces that you can discover during a guided tour.
Bornem Castle houses one of the most important private collections of engravings by Pieter Bruegel the Elder. During a guided tour we will delve deeper into the artist behind the prints and the exceptional collection of the Count.
From july 12th to september 15thThe Castle Marnix de Sainte Aldegonde can be visited without an appointment:
Friday August 15th 2025
from 13:30h to 17:00h (doors close at 18:00h)
Adult: 10€
6-18 years: 5€
0-6 years: free
We kindly ask you to be present 15 minutes before the start of your guided tour (hour indicated on your booking confirmation) at the entrance of the reception center. Your guide will be waiting for you here for the start of your guided visit.
Although Bornem Castle would love to welcome everyone, due to its historical character it is
unfortunately not suitable for people with limited mobility. The wheelchair-friendly experience
center, on the other hand, will give every visitor an extensive overview of life on the castle grounds
throughout history, all this in a beautiful setting and with a unique view towards the castle.
Also our carriage museum is accessible to less mobile persons and wheelchairs.