Kerstmagie at Laarne Castle

Laarne Castle, a medieval moated fortress a few kilometres from Ghent, is one of the six venues of Kerstmagie 2026. The story 'Kerstmagie en het Bevroren Hart' was written especially for the castle and is performed in Dutch, with actors guiding small groups through the decorated rooms. Music, light effects and interactive moments fill the roughly one-hour tour, which ends with a photo with Santa. A group leaves every half hour. Tip: there are lots of stairs, so leave the pram at home, and allow a little extra time to find the castle along the country lanes.