Experience Open Monument Day in style

Sunday, September 14, marks the return ofOpen Monument Day, when hundreds of monuments across Flanders open their doors to the general public. This year's theme is"In Style," inviting visitors to discover the wealth of architectural styles and their creators.

Visitors can look forward to walks, guided tours, bike rides, and unique experiences that highlight the diversity of our built heritage. Whether you love historical details or modernist lines, there is something for everyone, and as always, it's completely free.

Thanks to the ErfgoedApp , you can set out on your own and discover the stories behind the monuments. Below is an overview of the tours participating in Open Monument Day.

Discover Commanderij Gruitrode in style!

Guided tours of Commanderij Gruitrode, Walking tour ‘Horse without a knight’, Water castle expedition, Cycling tour ‘Tour of Oudsbergen’, Cycling tour with…

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Discover the Duinenhuis and the exhibition ‘Souvenirs in the sand’

The Duinenhuis in Koksijde will open its doors all day on Open Monument Day for a nostalgic and inspiring experience.

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Regional museum ‘den AST’: bring the museum to life digitally!

Dive into the fascinating world of hidden stories and unique facts with our brand-new digital tour.

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Walking tour: Kortrijk Textile Traces

This new walk takes you past places that are intertwined with the city's rich textile history.

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Walking tour of Hof in Diest

Within the historic city center of Diest, you can relax in countless parks and green spaces, but there is more. During Open...

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Relive Turnhout's military past

The former barracks will open its doors one last time especially for Open Monument Day.

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Walking past chapels | Erfgoedapp

Hop on your bike and let yourself be carried away by the quiet beauty of chapels and other sacred buildings. During this 35 km tour, you will discover 19...

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Art Deco in the Sint-Janswijk (Kortrijk): walk with the ErfgoedApp

We are launching this new walk in the Erfgoedapp especially for Open Monument Day.

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Medieval Walk through Kortrijk with the Erfgoedapp

The marked Fortress Walk takes you along the streets and locations where the medieval walls of Kortrijk once stood.

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Mole on the map

The cityscape of Mol center is characterized by a number of prominent streets with a strong (architectural) history. Think of "the...

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Walk through the golden past and future of Sabbe Rotary Club

Walk through the evolution of the Sabbe flax rotary and see how the golden past is given a brand-new shine here. Take a tour of the root pits and machine room...

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Art Deco walk in Overleie

There are many remarkable facades in the Overleie district. Among others, Graaf de Smet de Naeyerlaan is a colorful collection of facades in various...

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Facade search

Great prizes for the three best adults and three children!

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Marching through Diest: walking along military heritage

From a fortified medieval castle on the Warande to a 19th-century fortified town: this route introduces you to the military history of...

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Voices from Stone - Sacred houses in pictures

The Antwerp-based architectural firm, which specializes in heritage projects, examined all sites from various perspectives and brought their past back to life.

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Pit stop Permeke

Pitstop Permeke is a creation of Permeke Library Texts: Matthias Van Milders and Klaas Van Gorp Images: Klaas Van Gorp - State Archives -...

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Open House Bastion VIII

Continuous & digital 🐟 Catch aquatic animals in the pond and discover our wonderful underwater world.

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Neo-Gothic architecture in the heart of Eeklo: St. Vincent's Church

These areas are not normally accessible to the public, but for this occasion, you can literally take a look behind the scenes of this...

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Audio story The Messenger of Borgerhout

You can download the story to your smartphone via the free Erfgoedapp don't forget your headphones or earbuds) or you can borrow a tablet from the district...

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Demer walk: Diest on strong water

On this walk, you will find the open-air exhibition 'Op sterk water' (On strong water) along the banks of the Demer river, as part of the RELICT city festival.

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Visit historic cemetery and newly restored church

Visit the historic cemetery and the newly restored church with its display of valuable religious objects and a slide show of the...

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Disappeared Breweries in Affligem - cycling route

This year, Affligem Hop Day will be combined with OMD, with the theme "Lost Breweries." Pump up your bike tires and get ready for a signposted...

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The myth of Hansbeke - Chapel of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows

Discover this neo-Gothic gem on Open Monument Day! The Chapel of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows—built around 1894 by the Vuylsteke family—...

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For a complete overview of all activities duringOpen Monument Day 2025, please visit the official Open Monument Day website. Don't forget to download the ErfgoedApp in advance so that you can fully enjoy your visit to the various monuments. Have fun on this special day!

A day in style
OnSeptember 14, 2025, the 37th edition of Open Monument Day will take place. This year's theme is'In style!', with a focus on architectural heritage. From Baroque to Art Deco, from Neo-Gothic to Modernism: the diversity of styles and stories is vast. With more than1,100 activitiesspread across Flanders, there is something for everyone to discover, close to home and completely free of charge.