Castle and park Ter Rijst

The castle features four wings surrounding a brick courtyard, with a triumphal arch entrance supported by four Doric columns and a clock-adorned pediment.

The original castle, constructed in 1225 by Eggeric de Rist, replaced an earlier structure destroyed in 1169 by the Count of Hainaut.

The Van der Noot family managed the estate for centuries, with Charles van der Noot constructing a new fortress in 1480, later transformed into neoclassical style.

The castle and park grounds remain accessible to visitors daily from sunrise to sunset, under the management of Natuur Invest with specific area concessions.

The estate spans 49.5 hectares, including 28 hectares of woodland, three ponds, and an English garden design that surrounds the main structure.

Location: Pepingen

GPS coordinates: 50.72483,4.08731

Latest update: August 4, 2025 10:12