Geuzentoren

Discover a fairytale tower in the heart of the Muziekbos forest. Be inspired by the landmark and nature just like the writers and poets of Belgium’s past.

Don’t miss Geuzentoren, a picturesque landmark in the forest Muziekbos. The tower is a sight to see, surrounded by nature and has a cool story behind it too. Built with iron sandstone, Geuzentoren looks like a medieval roundhouse tower. But it was actually built in 1864, by the mysterious M.Scribe who apparently climbed the tower often to enjoy the natural views of the region.

Walkers, locals and tourists alike still use this tower to see the views today. Climb up the spiral staircase and go through two mezzanine floors to reach the top.

Ever since the 1800s, this tower has been a popular spot for artists looking for inspiration in nature, including the Antwerp poet Pol de Mont and Flemish writer Omer Wattez. It’s said the two climbed up the tower and looked at the natural landscape. De Mont then shouted out, ‘But these are the 'Flemish Ardennes!’ which gave the region its name. We think that’s a pretty cool origin story.

Why does Geuzentoren look medieval if it was built in the 1800s?

Well, like we said artists loved this kind of thing back then. Think cottages but even more nature, castles thrown in for fun, and a splash of poetry and you wouldn’t be far off.