Reinhardstein Castle

Waimes, Belgium

Reinhardstein Castle is located in valley of the Warche, in the village of Ovifat in the municipality of Waimes (Weismes). It was built in 1354 for Wenceslaus of Luxembourg, while still Count, by his vassal Reinhard of Weismes.

In 1550 following the marriage of Anne Naussau to Guillaume of Metternich, Reinhardstein became the property of this important Rhineland family, until the French Revolution. Abandoned, it fell progressively into important ruin.

In the 19th century it was nearly destroyed by quarrying, and since 1969 has been reconstructed.

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Category: Castles and fortifications in Belgium

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Travelography hub (2 months ago)
One of the prettiest castles I've been to. The decor for Christmas was unlike anything I've ever seen. It's was simply beautiful and eye catching. It made me want to spend the entire day hanging out with people dressed up in medieval attire to having some warm drinks enjoying the overall medieval atmosphere.
Cezar Neculae (4 months ago)
Excellent place to visit! A very well restaured castle, full of history and very interesting facts linked to its past. The guided visit starts every hour and it takes you outside the castle as well as inside.
Katerina Shestak (5 months ago)
We had an amazing time at this castle. Be mindful about opening days, it is a bit tricky on their website so we showed up on the day it was closed. Fortunately we could come back the next day. You can only enter the castle with the guided tour, groups are relatively small, a lot of kids. Tour guide is very interactive and gives you an extensive info about the castle history. They got a great souvenir shop so don’t forget to get yourself a little something on the way out. You can also have a bite before or after the tour at their cafe. Definitely recommend for visit.
Konstantina Tsonaka (6 months ago)
Great restauration of the rooms, guided tour every hour from 11 to 4, amazing details from the guide, great location. You have to walk from the parking not more than five or seven minutes. Guided tour in french or dutch, there was for us written info in english too. The guides are dressed in medivial costumes, really a perfect detail.
Happy CityHoppers (2 years ago)
What a joy to have been here. We had the luck to have the great guide Johan who took us on a very informational and fun tour whilest the Christmas decoration was just in place. Johan has a lot of historical facts about the castle and he tells the stories with great passion. One of the best tours we had ever. And we had a lot. The castle is not very big, but well decorated. And again, the guide made the tour. In summertime we will go back for the beautifull walks and surroudings. Great place.
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