Information & Prices
The Castle of the Counts is open every day from 10 am to 6 pm. Last admission at 4.40 pm.
Closed on 24th, 25th, 31st December and 1st January.
Audio guide is included in entrance ticket.
Tarifs
15 €
- Individual price
13 €
- Groups of minimum 15 people (discounts not combinable)
- Teachers
10,5 €
- Ghent residents
- UiTPAS Ghent
7,5 €
- Youngsters from 19-25 years
3 €
- Children 13-18 years
- UiTPAS Ghent at social rate
- Iedereen Verdient Vakantie
- Vrijuit (previously Vrijetijdsparticipatie)
Free entrance
Children up to 12 years
Ghent residents up to 18 years
Pupils of kindergarten, primary and secondary schools in Ghent*
Ghent residents on the first Sunday of the month (starting from 1/2/2026)
Caregiver accompanying a visitor with a disability.
Group supervisors (minimum 15 people)
Members of a guide association recognised by the Flemish Tourist Board (‘Toerisme Vlaanderen’) upon representation of a card
ICOM and Members of the Flemish Museum Association
Press (an appointment is needed and a valid press card)
*free admission, but online reservation is obligatory
Online reservation
We advise you to book your tickets in advance for guaranteed entry. Tickets can also be bought at the ticket office, as long as tickets are available.
The amount and price of tickets are the same online as at the ticket office. Tickets purchased online are non-refundable.
Do you have an UiTPAS, ICOM card, BONGO, Riebedebie card of voucher? You can also book a ticket online. Please show your card at the entrance when your tickets are checked.
Online reservation is not mandatory when you have a Citycard. You may present your card at the e-ticket gate.
CityCard Ghent
The all-in Citycard Ghent allows to enter almost all must see spots in Ghent. A maximum dose of must-see attractions for a small price. The Citycard Ghent also offers you free use of the public transport. More information on the Visit Gent website.
Touroperators
For more info or questions about pricing, please contact historischehuizen@stad.gent. If you want to visit the Castle of the Counts with your own guide, you will be asked to pay a fee for the guide.
Last admission at 4.40 pm.
Book onlineOpening hours
Contact details
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Gravensteen
Sint-Veerleplein 11
9000 Gent - +32 09 266 70 30
- Gravensteen@stad.gent historischehuizen@stad.gent
Discovery Ticket (NMBS)
Are you coming by train? With the Discovery Ticket you get access to the Castle and a 40% discount on your train journey.
General Guidelines
- Pets are not allowed, with the exception of guide dogs.
- Smoking is prohibited in all parts of the Castle of the Counts.
- Eating or drinking inside is prohibited.
- Luggage and backpacks cannot be stored at the Castle of the Counts; there are no lockers and there is no cloakroom.
Luggage and backpacks can, however, be stored in the stables at your own risk and if the room is available. - Photography and filming for private purposes are permitted. For professional or commercial photo shoots, please contact historischehuizen@stad.gent. We would love to see your photos and videos appear on our social media, tag us @historischehuizengent.