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Step into a storybook realm in Loppem, a serene West Flemish village where the magnificent Kasteel van Loppem (Loppem Castle)—a 19th-century neo-Gothic masterpiece built in 1856—rises like a fairy-tale vision amid lush English-style gardens, ponds, and ancient beech trees, offering guided tours through its richly decorated interiors, secret passages, and the atmospheric chapel where Belgian King Albert I once held secret wartime meetings. Wander the peaceful village lanes with their traditional brick farmhouses and the charming Parochiekerk Sint-Martinus, explore the nearby Loppemse Bossen (Loppem Woods) with scenic walking trails, or simply relax in the quiet countryside atmosphere with fresh local beers, homemade waffles, and the warm, unpretentious hospitality of rural West Flanders—just 15 minutes from Bruges and 30 minutes from Ghent.
Savor hearty Flemish stew with beer-braised beef, creamy witloof (endive) gratin, sweet Loppemse speculoos biscuits, and crisp West Flemish blond beer amid castle turrets, forest paths, and the unmistakable sense of a place where history and nature meet in quiet harmony.
Loppem isn’t just a village—it’s West Flanders’ most enchanting castle-and-countryside escape of Gothic romance, green trails, and timeless Belgian tranquility—plan your Loppem adventure today!
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2-3 hours
Afternoon
Architecture admirers
Castles
Entry ticket
For Couples
Hidden Gems
History buffs
Mobility-friendly
Returning travelers
Solo travelers