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Alden Biesen

Hiking area Castle

One of the Best Places To Visits in Bilzen


Address

Kasteelstraat 6, 3740 Bilzen, Belgium

Website

www.alden-biesen.be

Contact

+32 89 51 93 93

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Thursday: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Friday: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Saturday: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Sunday: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 Maarten R. 2 years ago on Google
    A gorgeous site, perfectly maintained and with a wonderful history. The surrounding area has blossoms, tree's and sloping hills making the walks starting at the front of the castle well worth it!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Natasha K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great and clean place where you can relax with friends and relax🙌
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brian C. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best places to go for a early morning walk. Beautiful everyday routine to get in touch with nature’s beauty and peacefulness, with so few people walking gives you the feeling the castle is all yours.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sophie 5 years ago on Google
    The Grand Commandery is founded in 1220 by the German Order of the Teutonic Knights. It is a big domain owned now by Flanders, our Flemish part of Belgium! You can visit the castle with a guide if you like. The domain outside is big & beautiful. On the inside of the grounds , there is also a good visitor information centre & free toilets. There are many walks that begin in the grounds of the castle. We walked one. The castle & grounds are all very well kept & preserved. Worth a day visit! Often, there are events in the day or evenings! There is also an apostelhuis, a lovely restaurant.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tara H. 1 year ago on Google • 174 reviews
    Absolutely stunning place. Beautiful gardens and gorgeous, well kept buildings.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Soso R. 7 months ago on Google • 156 reviews
    Alden Biesen Castle in Belgium is an enchanting gem that takes you on a journey through time. The intricate architecture, lush gardens, and serene surroundings create a truly magical experience. Walking through the historic halls and exploring the beautifully preserved rooms is like stepping into a fairy tale. The castle's rich history and fascinating exhibits provide a captivating glimpse into the past. The tranquil atmosphere and breathtaking views make it a perfect destination for both history enthusiasts and nature lovers. Whether you're strolling through the gardens or immersing yourself in the castle's history, Alden Biesen Castle is a must-visit destination that will leave you awestruck and inspired.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Svitlana S. 4 years ago on Google • 44 reviews
    It's a place with a really clean and fresh air, they're a lot of nature around the castle. Castle is big and there are also a few beautiful gardens near it. If you came there, visiting of an evening trip around the castle called Bilzen Mysteries is a must. You'll discover the castle from new perspective for sure.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jose Maria T. 7 months ago on Google • 20 reviews
    Alden Biesen castle was the headquarters of the knights of the Teutonic Order. One of the largest in Belgium. The castle is used for business events, weddings, conferences, etc. The gardens of the castle host the agricultural fair “agricultura” every year. the castle it’s beautiful and it is integrated by a few building and a adoses chapel. the gardens are beautiful and perfect for hiking. surrounded by nature yo will feel very connected to it when visiting the castle. if you have a chance to attend a weeding event, do not miss it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lynn M. 8 months ago on Google • 201 reviews
    Cute castle with interesting history. I came here for an event and saw lots of farm animals; dogs, horses, goats, sheep, and a large variety of chickens. The bar area was nice and relaxing as well

  • 4/5 Veiviane De O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful, well organized, a strong charming (Original) Lindo, bem organizado, uma forte encantador
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Roel F. 4 years ago on Google • 125 reviews
    Beautiful moated castle with a church, French Garden, and English garden. Exhibitions and events are organized at the castle. There are several walking paths around the site.

  • 4/5 Primipilatus s. 11 months ago on Google • 113 reviews
    Really nice experience. I took away 1 star for the lack of on site eating option and for not being able to visit the buildings interior without prior booking.

  • 5/5 Carmen C. 5 months ago on Google • 88 reviews
    Beautiful castle though it was not open to see from the inside. But tte surroundings are amazing with the opportunity to hike and bike

  • 5/5 Kristina B. 3 months ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    It is a very nice place for younger kids, we did enjoy visit very much with my 3 children

  • 5/5 Arthur B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic (Original) Fantastisch

  • 4/5 Tom d. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful! (Original) Mooi!

  • 5/5 Jevanno D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This place is magnificent! To see with the family (Original) Ce lieu est magnifique ! A voir en famille

  • 4/5 lieve w. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful location, the walks around are also worthwhile. Tourist info also open during Corona (Original) Prachtige locatie, ook de wandelingen er rond zijn de moeite. Tourist info ook tijdens Corona open

  • 5/5 Marleen M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Home (Original) Thuis

  • 5/5 Koen V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful castle and beautiful orchard (Original) Mooi kasteel en mooie boomgaard

  • 2/5 Roger Van E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great, and that's it for me. Such a thing entails a permanently high price tag. (Original) Groots, en dat is het voor mij. Een blijvend hoog kostenplaatje draagt zoiets met zich mee.

  • 4/5 michel b. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) clean and beautiful walk with many beautiful views. (Original) proper en mooie wandeling met vele mooie uitzichten.

  • 5/5 Juliet D. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful buildings & gardens. Plus dogs allowed around most of gardens.

  • 5/5 Sam V. 2 years ago on Google
    What a hidden gem in the area of Bilzen. So well restored, and such a history to be shared with the world (since 1220), also lots of activities organized (punctually) for kids, but above all a great and impressive event venue now.

  • 5/5 Katrien V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice (Original) Heel mooi

  • 5/5 Kristof Van E. 2 years ago on Google
    Bilzen mysterous... A journey through thé history of thé Castle-abbey. Dating back to the time that it was an important landmark for thé German Order Of Knights. A starting point for crusaders. To it's current fully restored state after Being destroyed by fire. Great Storyplay by professional actors who guide thé way (on a tablet) through history and thé premesis.

  • 5/5 Steve D. 3 years ago on Google
    A great combination of Nature, History and with the 'Mysteries' technical artistry

  • 5/5 Roger S. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful castle grounds and beautiful hiking trails

  • 4/5 Ard van S. 2 years ago on Google
    Maybe a bit to slick, but overall nice renovated castle. A lot of room 8n the park around the complex. Go here for a stroll, a nice Belgium beer on a terras, grab some food, or a picknick on the grass.

  • 5/5 Lorenz P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great location to have a chique party

  • 3/5 Michelle G. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful gardens and beautiful castle from the outside. Was not able to tour inside and some of the grounds were turned into a school/dormitories. A little disappointed.

  • 5/5 Kateryna S. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful place. Recommend to visit

  • 5/5 GPN 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing!!! If you live or if you are nearby the city of Bilzen, this is a mandatory place to visit!!! Wonderful castle with beautiful gardens, constructions and church. Depending on the season, you will find lots of trees with tasty fruits, such as apples, pears and nuts (I could try lots of them 😋). Perfect place to relax and to go for a walk!

  • 5/5 Gamze D. 1 year ago on Google
    A big qalking area in the castle's garden with trees, a church and walking path. Super green😊

  • 5/5 Amr S. 1 year ago on Google
    Perfect place for relaxing and walking in the nature or for business meetings with overnights possibility. 5 km drive from Bielzen train station and only reached with belbus by public transport

  • 5/5 Kayenta 10 months ago on Google
    Amazing garden with loads of beautiful tulips.

  • 5/5 Alejandro 9 months ago on Google
    Love this place for walk

  • 5/5 mady j. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy (Original) Gezellig

  • 5/5 Jerre L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy in the evening (Original) Gezellig 's avonds

  • 5/5 Gaetan H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful domain with a rich history. (Original) Mooi domein met een rijke geschiedenis.

  • 5/5 valentine N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice walks (Original) Mooie wandelingen

  • 4/5 Ann J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We really enjoyed the light show and the beautiful gardens. Story was well put together but the wait in between was a bit slow for our bubble. (Original) We hebben echt genoten van het lichtspel en de prachtige tuinen. Verhaal zat goed in elkaar maar het wachten tussenin was aan de trage kant voor onze bubbel.

  • 5/5 Paulette W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful mapped out walks (Original) Mooie uitgestippelde wandelingen

  • 5/5 Maria De C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ideal for walking (Original) Ideaal om te wandelen

  • 5/5 Carine D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Difficult to go ahead, not with small children ... (Original) Moeite warden voor te gaan .niet met klein kinderen ...

  • 5/5 Johan H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful and large Grand Commandery with a beautiful chapel. (Original) Zeer mooie en grote landcommanderij met een mooie kapel.

  • 5/5 Hilde C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Blissful walk in a beautiful domain. I come here regularly, so beautiful, in any season. (Original) Zalige wandeling in een prachtig domein. Ik kom hier regelmatig, zo mooi, in eender welk seizoen.

  • 5/5 E. J. P. 3 years ago on Google
    Alden biesen was prachtig ....👍

  • 4/5 Matthew L. 3 years ago on Google
    I give this castle 4 stars for it's beauty, condition, big free parking lot and ease of movement around the territory, for free, from early morning until late in the evening. However, cannot say for the inside, but apparently very limited as to what you can see. In general, it's quite a nice castle to visit.

  • 5/5 Aneta Neykova-the World's c. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful castle. We came especially for the BILSEN MYSTERY and we lived it. I do recommend it. Tje light and sound show is simply AMAZING, breathtaking. THANK YOU 😍😍😍😍

  • 5/5 D. M. 3 years ago on Google
    Perfect place to take your dogs for a walk! Lovely area.

  • 5/5 Luc C. 3 years ago on Google
    Small road trip. Nice visit. Lovely atmosphere!

  • 4/5 Gregor W. 3 years ago on Google
    Interesting place and beautiful castle. Also a nice place for a hike. Several routes with various length.

  • 4/5 Nienke Van G. 3 years ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Beautiful experience. For the disabled there are a few spots were you can't come with a wheelchair, but most of all places are very well accessible. Nice tours for the children. Brothers Grimm for the youngest children and a crime mystery for the onder children.

  • 5/5 Guido B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful castle with good hiking trails through the domain. (Original) Een mooi kasteel met goed wandelwegen door het domein.

  • 5/5 Simonne M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Was a very nice walk (Original) Was een heel leuke wandeling

  • 5/5 Rasul R. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing castle, beautiful surroundings and great place to walk with a family! Recommended

  • 5/5 Robbe p. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the Must-See spots in Limburg. Alden Biezen is a beautiful location where there is always something to do, even if you go to a café, soak up some history with Bilzen mysteries, an evening at the summer opera, dinner in the sky, the agricultural days, Scottish weekend, storytelling festival, .. . You name it. And of course you can also walk or cycle through it if there was nothing to do. In short, a great trip! Ps: for the fans, a good Pokémon go location too;) (Original) Eén van de Must-See plekjes in Limburg. Alden Biezen is een pracht locatie waar altijd wel wat te doen is, al is het op café gaan, wat geschiedenis opsnuiven met Bilzen mysteries, een avondje naar de zomer opera, dinner in the sky, de landbouwdagen, schots weekend, vertelfestival,... Noem maar op. En natuurlijk kan je er ook heerlijk door wandelen of fietsen moest er even niets te doen zijn. Kort om, een top uitstap! Ps: voor de fans, ook een goede Pokémon go locatie ;)

  • 5/5 Mustapha AIT A. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place

  • 5/5 Eddy Van C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful region, beautiful walks. (Original) Mooie streek, mooie wandelingen.

  • 5/5 Lieven J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful environment. Ample parking. Forest, field, beautiful building, ... Wonderful for walking. (Original) Heerlijke omgeving. Ruime parking. Bos, veld, mooi gebouw,... Heerlijk om te wandelen.

  • 5/5 Davy C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Bilzen Mysteries - The story was great on such a winter evening under a full moon. Very beautiful! (Original) Bilzen Mysteries - Het verhaal was geweldig op zo een winteravond onder een volle maan. Zeer mooi!

  • 5/5 Sander J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nicely restored castle and beautiful area for walking. I followed the orange hike of 8.5 km (+/- 2 hours), which offered various landscapes and panoramas over mainly hiking trails and sunken roads with an occasional steep slope. Now in winter the ground was often swampy, so decent (winter) walking shoes are a must. Undoubtedly even more beautiful in the spring between the orchards! (Original) Mooi gerestaureerd kasteel en mooie omgeving om te wandelen. Ik volgde de oranje wandeling van 8.5 km (+/- 2 u), die diverse landschappen en panorama's bood over voornamelijk wandelpaden en holle wegen met af en toe een stevige helling. Nu in de winter was de grond er vaak moerassig, dus degelijke (winter-)wandelschoenen zijn er wel een must. In de lente ongetwijfeld nog mooier tussen de boomgaarden!

  • 5/5 Jose W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Adorable and beautiful place (Original) Adorable et magnifiques endroit

  • 5/5 Fons W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Walk started at the Kimpel. Followed the yellow cross in a hexagonal sign (7.9km). Always followed the signs and still made a mistake somewhere resulting in 14.8km. (Original) Wandeling gestart aan de Kimpel. Geel kruis in zeshoekig bord gevolgd (7,9km).Altijd de bordjes gevolgd en toch ergens een fout begaan met als resultaat 14,8km.gewandeld,maar zonder spijt, het is er mooi.

  • 5/5 sebastien b. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice walk 😉 (Original) Jolie promenade 😉

  • 5/5 Philippe H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Sight, the former land command of the Teutonic Order. Very well-kept area. It is definitely worth a visit. (Original) Sehenswürdigkeit, die ehemalige Landkommanderie des Deutschen Ordens. Sehr gepflegte Anlage. Ein Besuch lohnt sich auf jeden Fall.

  • 5/5 Ludo S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice walk (Original) Mooie wandeling

  • 5/5 gerda p. 3 years ago on Google
    F

  • 4/5 Johan L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice introduction .. (Original) Leuke kennismaking..

  • 5/5 Elizabeta H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was super beautiful. And cosy (Original) Het was super mooi. En gezellig


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  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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