Arenberg Castle and Park

Just outside the city centre lies this impressive castle, surrounded by a beautiful park where you can go for a walk, have a picnic or simply enjoy nature. In the park you will also find the Wandering Garden. It is a labyrinth of paths and greenery, perfect to get a little lost and unwind.

About the castle

Arenberg Castle earlier

The lords of Heverlee built a first castle here in the 14th century. From the beginning of the 16th century the current castle was built in renaissance-style. It was extensively renovated in the 19th century. In 1916 the duke of Arenberg donated the domain to the university.

Arenberg Castle today

This green domain on the outskirts of Leuven is owned by KU Leuven. It is part of the University’s Science and Technology Campus.

Discover the Arenberg Castle in 360°

Discover Arenberg Castle and Park

Sun 24 May 2026

Heritage Walking Tour KU Leuven: Modernist Architecture in the Arenberg Park external link

Tijdens het interbellum verwierf de Leuvense universiteit het Arenbergkasteel en het omliggende park. In dat park bouwde ze een grote nieuwe wetenschapscampus uit. Een gids leidt je langs een aantal fraaie voorbeelden van modernistische universiteitsarchitectuur in het park, zoals het College Pius X, het studentenrestaurant Alma 3 en het Sint-Janshuis.
Sun 12 July 2026

Heritage Tour KU Leuven: Arenberg Castle external link

Visit the nicely decorated salons of this monumental castle, set in the middle of a beautiful park. For many centuries the castle was the home of noblemen, today it is mainly visited by students and university staff.
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Wandering Garden external link

In Arenberg Park you’ll find a maze garden. It is a green labyrinth of paths, perfect to get a little lost and relax.

Plan your visit

Opening Hours and entrance

Arenberg Castle

You can only visit the castle during a heritage tour.

Park

The castle grounds are open to the public at all times.

Attention During a storm we will close the park for safety reasons.

Address

Arenbergkasteel en -park

Arenberg Castle and Park

Kardinaal Mercierlaan 94
3001 Heverlee
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How do you get there?

Read more about how to get there and accessibility

For groups

Arenbergpark
By appointment

Group visit: Arenberg Castle external link

Are you visiting Arenberg Castle in a group or individually? You can find all the info on the KU Leuven website.

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