Information & Prices

Address: Castle of the Counts - Sint-Veerleplein 11 - 9000 Gent

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.

Prices

€ 13
•    Individual price

€ 11
•    Groups of minimum 15 people or more
•    Teachers

€ 8
•    Ghent residents
•    UiTPAS Ghent 
•    Students from 19 - 25 years, upon presentation of a valid student card 

€ 2,70
•    Children 13-18 years
•    Ghent residents aged 19-25, upon presentation of your ID and/or student card
•    UiTPAS Ghent at social rate
•    Iedereen Verdient Vakantie
•    Vrijuit (previously Vrijetijdsparticipatie)

Free admission
•    Children up to 12 years
•    Ghent residents up to 18 years
•    Pupils of kindergarten, primary and secondary schools in Ghent*
•    Ghent residents on Sunday morning from 10.00 to 13.00 and during the Ghent Festival (July)
•    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
•    Citycard
•    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.

Do you have an UiTPAS, ICOM card, HHG annual 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.

Opening hours

Contact details

Historische Huizen Card 

With the Historic Houses Annual Card you can enjoy the best of what our seven houses have to offer for a whole year. For more information you can go to the reception of the Castle of the Counts.

Prices

     € 33  

  • Individual price

      € 25,50  

  • Members of In Monte Blandinio
  • Teachers, upon presentation of a teacher's card

      € 20  

  • Ghent residents
  • UiTPAS Ghent
  • Students from 19 - 25 years, upon presentation of a valid student card 

      € 6,70    

  • Children 13-18 years
  • Ghent residents aged 19-25, upon presentation of your ID and/or student card
  • UiTPAS Ghent with social rate
  • Iedereen Verdient Vakantie
  • Vrijuit (previously Vrijetijdsparticipatie)

Discovery Ticket (NMBS)

Are you coming by train? With the Discovery Ticket you get access to the Castle and a 50% 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. 
  • 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.