🏰 Château d’Ooidonk Guided Visit & Garden Walk + Ghent Day
Details
Join us for a beautiful Sunday combining Ghent city vibes and a visit to one of Belgium’s most stunning castles: Château d’Ooidonk 🌿
This is more than just a visit — it’s a full day experience with an international group: train journey, lunch, city walk, and a guided castle visit.
✨ We will have 2 English-speaking guides for the castle visit.
## 🌍 Why join?
Many in Belgium don’t get the chance to discover places like Ooidonk — this is a great opportunity to explore Belgian heritage in a relaxed and social atmosphere.
Expect:
- A guided visit inside the castle 🏰
- Access to the beautiful surrounding gardens 🌳
- A day in Ghent city center
- A friendly international group
- A smooth, well-organized experience
## 📅 Event Plan
### 🚆 Optional: Group Departure from Brussels
📍 Meeting point: Bruxelles-Central – on the train platform
🕥 Meeting time: 10:30
🚆 Train departure: 10:43
👉 We will meet directly on the platform and travel together.
⚠️ Exact platform details will be shared in the WhatsApp group.
### 🍽️ Lunch & Walk in Ghent (optional)
🕛 Around 12:00 – Lunch in Ghent
🚶 Optional walk through the historic center (canals, Graslei, etc.)
### 🚌 Transport to the Castle
- Departure from Gent Korenmarkt
- Bus 12a
- ~25 min ride
- 🚶~ 20–25 min walk to the castle
👉 We’ll go together as a group.
### 🏰 Château d’Ooidonk Visit
🕒 Guided tour: 15:00 sharp
⏰ Arrival: around 14:45
### 🔙 Return to Brussels
We will head back after the visit.
🕖 Expected return in Brussels: around 19:00
👉 Of course, you are free to stay longer in Ghent if you prefer.
## 💰 Pricing
€25 per person for Explorer members
€20 per person for Ambassador and Voyager members
Includes:
- Castle entrance
- Garden access
- English guided tour
👉 Membership required (from €5/year): https://www.sundayvacations.com/membership
## ⚠️ How to Join (Important)
- Become a member
- Join the WhatsApp group (link shared after RSVP)
- Complete the payment via the links shared in WhatsApp
👉 Your spot is confirmed only after payment.
## 📲 WhatsApp Group
The WhatsApp group is essential for:
- Payment links
- Exact meeting points
- Live coordination
- Final updates
## ⚠️ Important
- Joining from Brussels / Ghent is optional
- You can also come directly to the castle
- Please RSVP only if you intend to join
- No-shows impact the group
## 🌿 Optional
After the visit, we may go for a drink nearby 🍷
## ✨ Sunday Vacations Spirit
We keep things easy, social, and welcoming — no pressure, just good vibes and great experiences.
Even if you’re new, it’s very easy to join — we travel and move together as a group 😊
