Kasteel Ter Dolen, Protected castle and brewery in Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium.
Description
Kasteel Ter Dolen is a castle with a functioning brewery in Houthalen-Helchteren, featuring stone walls arranged around a central courtyard. The grounds contain multiple buildings that blend older architectural styles with more recent brewery operations and facilities.
History
The site was built in the 16th century as a residence for abbots of a Benedictine monastery, serving religious purposes for centuries. In the 1990s it became a private brewery operation, which continues to occupy the grounds today.
Culture
The brewery creates beers using traditional Belgian methods, producing light lagers, darker varieties, and fruit-based versions. These drinks reflect the abbey roots of the place and draw people together to taste and learn about local brewing.
Practical
The site is open on weekends for tours and tastings, with guided visits available at regular times. No special knowledge is needed to enjoy a visit, though the tasting experience centers on beer products.
Did you know?
The site features a pub where visitors can relax with beer in a comfortable setting, with a special fireplace experience available during colder months. This addition makes the place more than just a brewery operation.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Houthalen-Helchteren).
Vogelsanck Castle
8 km
Ter Dolen
45 m
Kelchterhoef
5 km
Vallei van de Zwarte Beek
4.7 km
De Holsteen
7.9 km
't Fonteintje
4.9 km
Grauwe Steen
3.5 km
Domherenhuis
6.3 km
Sint-Lambertuskerk
7 km
Sint-Brigidakerk
8.1 km
Sint-Hubertus en Vincentiuskerk
7 km
De Franse Kroon, Zonhoven
8 km
Resterheide
4.8 km
Kapel van Teneikenen
7.1 km
Tank memorial
7 km
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-van-Zeven-Weeënkerk
2.5 km
Sint-Lambertuskerk
5 km
Sint-Trudokerk
8.1 km
Museum Ons Mijnverleden
4.3 km
Korenmolen
7.9 km
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Onbevlekt-Ontvangenkerk
5.4 km
Kolverenschans
6.6 km
Water tower
888 m
Limburgse Golf & Country Club
6 km
Sint-Jozef Werkmankerk
2.6 km
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-van-Banneuxkerk
7.9 km
Uitkijktoren Begijnenvijvers
4.7 km
NAC-toren
4.2 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes