Gravensteen
Gravensteen is a water castle located in Ghent, Belgium. Incepted in 1180, it was occupied by the Count of Flanders. It is one of the sights of the country on this site, with a rank of 6 by English Wikipedia lookups among the country's sights.
Planning a visit
The site is open Monday through Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, and there is a fee for entry. Wheelchair access is not available. Temperatures reach daily highs of 22 °C in July and August, while January and December see daily lows of 1 °C and 2 °C with rain on about 15 days per month.
The nearest airport is Antwerp International Airport (Deurne), located 54 km away, and Brussels Airport is 56 km away. The capital, Brussels, is 50 km away. Nearby sights include Saint Nicholas Church, Ghent at 0.4 km, the Belfry of Ghent at 0.5 km, Saint Bavo's Cathedral, Ghent at 0.7 km, Groeningemuseum at 38.2 km, and the Church of Our Lady, Bruges at 38.3 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 70 | 55 | 64 | 49 | 64 | 74 | 76 | 81 | 69 | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
