This magnificent Belgian castle, built in the 1930s, has gone through several remarkable phases of use. After World War II, it served as a hospital center for former prisoners of war and political prisoners, before being converted into a retirement home for the elderly.
In 1992, the estate, including Wolfenstein Castle, was transferred to the province. Unfortunately, in 2019, a fire ravaged the cellars housing the archive rooms, causing significant damage. Since then, the castle has lost all official purpose. Despite this, its structure is remarkably well preserved, thanks in part to its geographical isolation and the presence of an active building nearby, which deters vandals and looters.
Access to the inside of the castle is now easier thanks to an entrance created by vandals, although this is unfortunate for the preservation of the site. Inside, a few objects and traces of its past occupation still remain, evoking a bygone era. However, the future of the place remains uncertain, as although it was put up for sale a few years ago, no significant progress has been observed, probably due to administrative or political complications.
