Kasteelpark van Wespelaar

The landscape park extends across 34 hectares, featuring an orangery, temple structures, classical statues, and a network of winding paths through varied terrain.

The estate originated from a medieval moated castle and underwent transformation in 1796 when landscape architect Ghislain Joseph Henry redesigned it in English garden style.

The park includes an Elysium section added in 1817, displaying statues of historical figures integrated within carefully planned landscape arrangements.

The estate contains multiple architectural elements including a pyramid that functions as an ice cellar, a grotto, and various botanical specimens from the 18th century.

The park maintains one of Belgium's largest collections of sweet chestnut and beech trees, with specimens dating to the early 1700s.

Location: Haacht

GPS coordinates: 50.95681,4.62871

Latest update: August 4, 2025 10:12