This magnificent Belgian castle, built in the 1930s, has gone through several remarkable phases of use. After the Second World War, it served as a hospital for former prisoners of war and political prisoners, before being transformed into a retirement home for the elderly.
In 1992, the estate, including Wolfenstein Castle, was ceded 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 function. Despite this, its structure is remarkably well-preserved, thanks in part to its geographical isolation and the presence of a working building nearby, which deters vandals and looters.
Access to the castle's interior is now facilitated by an entrance created by vandals, although this is unfortunate for the site's preservation. Inside, a few objects and traces of its past occupation still remain, evoking a bygone era. However, the future of the property remains uncertain, because although it was put up for sale a few years ago, no significant progress has been observed, likely due to administrative or political complications.
