Enjoy the magical winter atmosphere in the centuries-old Castle of the Counts,
with enchanting lighting, festive decoration and merry music. The Castle of the
Counts is immersed in a Christmas and winter atmosphere.
Among the dark spiral staircases of the thick castle walls, discover the magic
of this warm and cosy celebration at the darkest time of the year. From the top
of the keep you have a unique view of the beautifully lit city centre.
Take it all in while listening to the funny stories of Flemish stand-up comedian
Wouter Deprez and pay a visit to the atmospheric winter bar
[https://visit.gent.be/en/calendar/winter-bar-castle-counts].
An enchanting experience for young and old alike.
Prefer not to wait in line at the ticket booth? Want to be sure you can discover
our castle when you want to? Then book your tickets online in advance and enjoy
your visit to the fullest.
Are you driving to Ghent? First check whether you may enter the city centre with
your vehicle. Clean vehicles may enter the city centre free of charge, polluting
vehicles have to pay. Is your vehicle allowed to enter, but do you not have a
Belgian or Dutch number plate? You will ALWAYS have to register!
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Winter Wonderland Castle: Magical winter visit to the Count
10december 2022
-08januari 2023
Enjoy the magical winter atmosphere in the centuries-old Castle of the Counts,
with enchanting lighting, festive decoration and merry music. The Castle of the
Counts is immersed in a Christmas and winter atmosphere.
Among the dark spiral staircases of the thick castle walls, discover the magic
of this warm and cosy celebration at the darkest time of the year. From the top
of the keep you have a unique view of the beautifully lit city centre.
Take it all in while listening to the funny stories of Flemish stand-up comedian
Wouter Deprez and pay a visit to the atmospheric winter bar
[/en/calendar/winter-bar-castle-counts].
An enchanting experience for young and old alike.
Prefer not to wait in line at the ticket booth? Want to be sure you can discover
our castle when you want to? Then book your tickets online in advance and enjoy
your visit to the fullest.
Are you driving to Ghent? First check whether you may enter the city centre with
your vehicle. Clean vehicles may enter the city centre free of charge, polluting
vehicles have to pay. Is your vehicle allowed to enter, but do you not have a
Belgian or Dutch number plate? You will ALWAYS have to register!
Winter Wonderland Castle: Magical winter visit to the Count’s Castle
11december 2021
-09januari 2022
Enjoy the magical winter atmosphere in the centuries-old Castle of the Counts,
with enchanting lighting, festive decoration and merry music. The Castle of the
Counts is immersed in a Christmas and winter atmosphere. Among the dark spiral
staircases of the thick castle walls, discover the magic of this warm and cosy
celebration at the darkest time of the year. From the top of the keep you have a
unique view of the beautifully lit city centre.
In the Castle of the Counts, the count’s staff has prepared everything for the
holidays. You can expect oriental touches, exotic smells and warm colours, and a
winter bar [https://visit.gent.be/en/calendar/winter-bar-castle-counts] full of
atmosphere.
An enchanting experience for young and old alike.
To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the number of visitors is limited and
it is advisable to book a ticket in advance. Wearing a face mask is mandatory
(+12 years).