Kasteel Rosmeulen

Kasteel Rosmeulen is a protected castle in Nerem with a rectangular footprint and two stories beneath a slate mansard roof. The painted facades feature basket arch openings and extensive stucco ornaments in Rococo Revival and Art Nouveau styles.

The castle was built before 1914 as a residence for chocolate factory director Florent Rosmeulen. He never actually lived there, as World War I interrupted those intentions.

The entrance hall features a rose marble staircase and an Art Nouveau stained glass window showing hunting scenes, reflecting early 20th-century Belgian design. These details set the tone when you first enter the building.

The property includes a 300-square-meter event hall available for gatherings, accessed through an iron gate. The grounds and park can be explored, though parts remain private.

An underground tunnel connects the main building to a separate swimming pool structure, an unexpected feature for this classical residence. The surrounding park spans more than 2 hectares with Italian gardens and fountains that visitors often overlook.

Location: Tongeren

Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture, Rococo Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 50.76778,5.51611

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:21