Kasteel van Lozer

Kasteel van Lozer is a castle standing in Lozer, a small village that forms part of the municipality of Kruisem in the East Flanders province of Belgium, right next to the Lozerbos woodland. For travelers exploring rural Flanders, it is one of those places where centuries of family history meet the option of actually spending a night on the grounds.

How old is the site and where does its history begin?

A settlement on this spot is already documented from 1080, making the location one of the older inhabited sites in the area. In the 16th century the estate passed into the hands of Filips van Montmorency, a figure connected to the ruling elite of the Spanish Netherlands. The decisive turning point came in 1654, when the castle was acquired by Jean-Baptiste della Faille, a bailiff of Ghent. From that point on, the della Faille family became permanently tied to the property — after Huise was elevated to a barony in 1736, the family took the name della Faille d'Huysse, and their descendants still own the estate today.

What does the castle look like now, and has it kept its original character?

The building has a compact, block-like form, and its current neoclassical appearance is the result of renovations carried out in the 18th century. This is a fairly typical pattern for the region: an older, more medieval core reshaped during the Enlightenment to match the architectural fashions of the time, resulting in a clean, symmetrical facade that stands in contrast to the more picturesque, sprawling parkland around it.

What else is there to see on the estate besides the castle itself?

The castle is not an isolated building — the whole complex includes a set of accompanying structures: a gatehouse, a coach house, farmyard buildings, and a tower-shaped garden pavilion. All of this sits within an extensive landscaped park dotted with ponds, laid out in the naturalistic style typical of manor estates in this part of Flanders. Walking through the park with the castle reflected in the water is, for most visitors, one of the main draws of a visit.

Can visitors stay overnight or tour the interior?

Today the della Faille family runs a guest accommodation business in the outbuildings — not in the castle itself — offering B&B-style rooms and vacation homes on the estate. This setup lets guests stay literally in the shadow of the historic castle and its park without intruding on the private family residence, which remains closed to visitors.

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly is Kasteel van Lozer located? In Lozer, a sub-village of the municipality of Kruisem in East Flanders, on Kasteelstraat and Appelhoekstraat, next to the Lozerbos woods.

Who owns the castle? The estate has belonged to a single family since 1654 — the della Failles, known as della Faille d'Huysse since 1736.

Can visitors go inside the castle? The castle itself is a private residence. Visitors can, however, stay overnight in the estate's outbuildings, run as a B&B and vacation homes, and walk through the surrounding park.

What architectural style is the castle built in? Its present neoclassical form dates from 18th-century renovations, even though the site's history stretches back to the 11th century.