Gravensteen castle Ghent

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.

Koffeine Ghent

With friendly service and a nice ambience, Koffeine in Ghent is a nice spot to sit for a coffee break, or even do some remote work.

There are two levels of seating in this cafe and when we visited there was also an outdoor table.

You order first and pay when you're done. The staff bring your order to your table so you don't need to worry about picking up your order when they call it out.

Koffeine offers a few different desserts to pair with your drink. We tried the banana bread and it was delicious.

If you're in Ghent and looking for a nice cafe to sit for a warm drink, maybe a place to wait out the rain, visit Koffeine!

Don't forget your snacks!

Koffeine

Lange Kruisstraat 6, 9000 Gent, Belgium

Check out their instagram for more info.