Beersel Attractions
Beersel, 7km/4miles northeast of Halle, is already a suburb of Brussels.
A notable attraction in Beersel is the Kasteel van Beersel, built between 1300 and 1310 by Jan II, the Duke of Brabant, as a defense for Brussels.
A notable attraction in Beersel is the Kasteel van Beersel, built between 1300 and 1310 by Jan II, the Duke of Brabant, as a defense for Brussels.
Beersel Moated Castle
Beersel is famous for its brick moated castle, built around 1300, on a triangular base. The three 17th C. towers, rounded on the outside but gabled on the side facing the inner courtyard, are linked by defensive walled walkways. One of the towers has a torture chamber.
Hours
February 1 to February 29
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
March 1 to November 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | |
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
November 16 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
