Walburg Castle

Walburg Castle is a Renaissance building in Sint-Niklaas with a main structure displaying period architectural style, set within landscaped park grounds. A water feature with fountain and surrounding greenery frame the property and create the setting visitors experience today.

A knight named Willem van Waelwijck built this fortified structure in 1553 near Sint-Niklaas market square. The building emerged from the family's prominence in the region and remained under their stewardship for centuries.

The castle is named after Walburgis, the wife of its original builder, and this personal connection shapes how locals regard the place today. Walking through the grounds, you sense how the name ties the building to its founding family story.

The castle sits at Walburgstraat 35 and houses a restaurant with outdoor seating where visitors can eat and drink. The grounds are easy to navigate and allow time to walk through the park and see the water features.

During summer months, the castle grounds transform on Tuesday evenings into an open-air concert venue. This weekly gathering called Parkies brings together locals and travelers for live music and social time in the park.