Gruuthuse

The castle features a triangular layout with multiple towers, surrounded by a broad moat within a 41-hectare private domain.

First mentioned in 1128 by Galbert van Brugge, the castle belonged to the powerful Gruuthuse family until the late 16th century.

The castle reflects neo-Flemish Renaissance architecture, rebuilt in 1890 by architect René Buyck following the design principles of that period.

The estate now serves as a business venue, offering rooms for events, meetings, and workshops with capacity ranging from 8 to 80 people.

During the 1930s, the grounds housed a horse racing track called Hippodrome Gruuthuse, which was later transformed into woodlands in 1965.

Location: Oostkamp

GPS coordinates: 51.15307,3.25038

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:45