CASTLES BORGLOON

Château de Looz, formerly known as Kasteel Mariagaarde until 2024, originated as a medieval residence for the Lords of Hoepertingen before transforming into a water castle around 1620. The property received baroque and classical architectural additions during 18th-century restoration, and was later converted to a school by the Sisters of the Annunciation in 1929. Recently renovated by the Van Vloten family in 2023, it now operates as a luxury castle hotel in Belgium's Haspengouw fruit-growing region, where guests can enjoy accommodations, regional dining, and celebrate special events within its historic walls surrounded by orchards.

Kasteel van Gors in Borgloon is a historic castle with roots dating to the 13th century, significantly shaped by the de Copis van Binderveld family during the 18th century. In 2017, it became Flanders' first energy-neutral castle, combining 400 years of architectural heritage with modern sustainability. The estate offers exclusive wedding ceremonies, corporate events, guided castle tours, and full-day event packages. The castle park features landscaped grounds preserving the property's historical character while accommodating contemporary event needs.

Kasteel van Rijkel in Borgloon represents an important part of the town's cultural and architectural heritage. The castle originated in the 16th century with the east wing being the oldest section, but was substantially rebuilt in the 17th and 18th centuries. Owned by the Province of Limburg since 1965, the castle now houses the Service of the Arts Patrimony of the province and is set within 9 hectares of standard fruit trees. The park remains entirely accessible to the public, while portions of the castle are partially open to visitors.

Kasteel van Opleeuw in Borgloon is a 17th-century castle that served as the seat of the Lords of Opleeuw, tracing its noble lineage back to the 13th century. Extensively modified between 1740 and 1775, the castle features a distinctive architectural design with a central wing flanked by two short transverse wings and towers on the north side. The estate preserves authentic 17th-century cellars from its origins as a water fortification, along with a remarkable ice cellar hidden within the surrounding woodland. Today visitors can explore the castle's rich history through its preserved structures and beautifully maintained grounds.

The Castle of Bommershoven in Borgloon is a protected heritage site showcasing 18th-century rococo architecture. Built between 1759 and 1761 by Marcel-Gérard Magnée from Liège, the estate originally functioned as a manor house with adjoining farm buildings. The castle was substantially rebuilt during the second half of the 19th century, reflecting changing architectural tastes while preserving its historical significance. Located in the Limburg province's picturesque Haspengouw region, it represents an important example of Belgian aristocratic heritage from the rococo and 19th-century periods.

Kasteel De Klee is an early 20th-century eclectic mansion with neo-baroque influences built between 1904 and 1907 for Baroness Sneyers-d'Attenhoven in Borgloon, Limburg. The structure features distinctive brick construction with natural stone detailing, a square tower with a slender spire, decorative roof dormers, and a two-part gallery with arched openings on the rear façade. After suffering damage from a fire in 1933, the castle was meticulously restored. Today it encompasses a 21,175 square metre property with a landscape-style park enclosed by iron fencing and stone pillar gates, with a tavern operating on the premises.