We were pleasantly surprised by our visit to Gravensteen castle in Ghent, Belgium.
This 10th century castle has a nice treasure hunt for kids who need to find the jester. Kids enjoyed their tour and the guide book with clues for the hunt. Kids under 12 are free!
There was a lot more indoor time in the castle than we initially expected. We thought it would mostly be outdoors or in the castle courtyard. However, the tour had us going up and down and into different areas of the castle.
We really enjoyed the entertaining audio guide, which is included with ticket. The history of the castle wasn't just a bunch of dry facts. Instead, the narrator shares many interesting stories with a bit of humor to keep the listener engaged.
Very friendly service at the shop and the ticket booth. There is even a room in the ticket area to park strollers.
There are such stunning views of the city from the roof of the castle!
We had such a fun experience exploring and learning about the history of the Gravensteen castle!
If you're visiting the Belgian city of Ghent and looking for a nice family activity, visit Gravensteen in Old Town and pickup some audio guides!
Don't forget your snacks!
Gravensteen
Sint-Veerleplein 11, 9000 Gent, Belgium
Check out their website for more info.
If you need a coffee break after the castle, Julie's house is a nice dessert place nearby Gravensteen.
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