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Bouillon, Belgium
A large medieval fortress on a rocky spur above the Semois, with deep vaulted halls, dungeons and views over the town. Wear sturdy shoes for the uneven stone floors and steps.
Bouillon Castle (Château fort de Bouillon) stands on a rocky spur in a loop of the River Semois and is regarded as one of the most important medieval castles in Belgium. It is first mentioned in 988. To finance the First Crusade, Godfrey of Bouillon handed the castle over to Otbert, Bishop of Liège, in the mid-1090s. In the late 17th century Vauban had it adapted for heavy artillery.
On your visit you pass through thick walls, vaulted passages and narrow stairways past arrow slits, along with underground passages and courtyards. From the Austrian Tower the view stretches across the town and the valley. Depending on the tour, allow one to two hours. Wear sturdy shoes, as floors and steps are uneven. The castle is open seasonally, with longer hours in the summer months.
- Nearest town
- Bouillon, Belgium
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 49.7933, 5.0658
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Belgium: No motorway tolls for cars. Low-emission zones in Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent; register foreign vehicles. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Île de FaigneulCampsite4 km from Bouillon CastleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Le PalisMotorhome stopover7 km from Bouillon Castle · 32 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping de la SemoisCampsite16 km from Bouillon CastleTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Camping ConfortCampsite16 km from Bouillon Castle · 210 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Les Rapides de PhadeCampsite23 km from Bouillon CastleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Camping-Car Park Charleville-Mézières, Mont OlympeMotorhome stopover25 km from Bouillon Castle · 22 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in Belgium · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Bouillon Castle?
Bouillon Castle is in Bouillon, Belgium, at GPS 49.7933, 5.0658. It is about 52 km from Bastogne.
Can you camp near Bouillon Castle?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire de camping car de Bouillon, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 60 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Bouillon Castle?
Places worth a stop nearby: Caves of Han-sur-Lesse (38 km), Dinant Citadel (53 km), Mardasson Memorial (53 km) and La Roche-en-Ardenne (56 km).
When is the best time to visit Bouillon Castle?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)