{"id":6163,"date":"2026-08-30T07:10:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T07:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/genoels-elderen-wine-castle\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T07:58:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T07:58:09","slug":"genoels-elderen-wine-castle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/en\/genoels-elderen-wine-castle\/","title":{"rendered":"Genoels-Elderen Wine Castle"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.dzs-attraction{--green:#3B6561;--gold:#CFA245;--link:#DBA733;color:#24433f;font-family:Comfortaa,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.75}.dzs-full{width:100vw;margin-left:calc(50% - 50vw)}.dzs-hero{height:clamp(480px,70vh,760px);position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:#24433f}.dzs-hero img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}.dzs-hero:after{content:\"\";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(16,35,32,.18),rgba(16,35,32,.58))}.dzs-hero-copy{position:absolute;z-index:2;inset:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;color:#fff;padding:32px}.dzs-hero h1{margin:0;color:#fff;font-family:\"Dancing Script\",cursive;font-size:clamp(46px,6vw,86px);font-weight:400;text-shadow:0 2px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.35)}.dzs-hero p{font-size:clamp(18px,2vw,27px);margin:12px 0 0;max-width:900px}.dzs-credit{max-width:1140px;margin:7px auto 0;padding:0 22px;font:12px\/1.5 Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;color:#667}.dzs-credit a{color:var(--green)}.dzs-wrap{max-width:1140px;margin:auto;padding:72px 22px}.dzs-lead{max-width:900px;margin:auto;text-align:center}.dzs-attraction h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,42px);line-height:1.25;color:var(--green);font-weight:500;margin:0 0 24px}.dzs-attraction h3{font:600 25px\/1.35 Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;color:var(--green);margin:0 0 18px}.dzs-attraction p{font-size:17px;margin:0 0 20px}.dzs-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:54px;align-items:center}.dzs-grid img{width:100%;height:430px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:0 80px 0 80px}.dzs-soft{background:#eef4f2}.dzs-practical{background:#f4f6f5;border-left:5px solid var(--gold);padding:34px 38px}.dzs-attraction a{color:var(--link);text-decoration:underline}.dzs-cta{background:var(--green);color:#fff;text-align:center;padding:68px 22px}.dzs-cta h2{color:#fff}.dzs-cta p{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto 28px}.dzs-button{display:inline-block;background:var(--gold);color:#fff!important;text-decoration:none!important;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:2px;font:600 16px\/1 Raleway,Arial,sans-serif}.dzs-links{margin-top:30px;font:15px\/1.7 Raleway,Arial,sans-serif}.dzs-links a{margin:0 9px}.dzs-note{font-size:13px;color:#657570;margin-top:26px}@media(max-width:767px){.dzs-hero{height:58vh;min-height:420px}.dzs-wrap{padding:50px 20px}.dzs-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}.dzs-grid img{height:320px;border-radius:0 52px 0 52px}.dzs-practical{padding:28px 24px}.dzs-credit{padding:0 18px}}\n<\/style>\n<article class=\"dzs-attraction\">\n<section class=\"dzs-hero dzs-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dzs-wijnkasteel-genoels-elderen-galerij-1.avif\" alt=\"Scenic view of Genoels-Elderen Wine Castle\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"dzs-hero-copy\">\n<h1>Genoels-Elderen Wine Castle<\/h1>\n<p>Belgian wine and hospitality in the heart of Haspengouw<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"dzs-credit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Kasteel_van_Genoelselderen_-_215694_-_onroerenderfgoed.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo: Dubaere, Barbara \/ Wikimedia Commons \u2014 CC BY 4.0<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">License<\/a><\/p>\n<section class=\"dzs-wrap dzs-lead\">\n<h2>A wine castle in the heart of Riemst<\/h2>\n<p>Nestled among the rolling fields of Haspengouw is a place you\u2019d expect to find in France. Genoels-Elderen Wine Castle has been producing high-quality Belgian wines since 1991 and has grown to become one of the country\u2019s best-known wine estates. <\/p>\n<p>The castle, the vineyards, the rose garden, and the wine cellars together make for a unique destination for those who enjoy the finer things in life. Here, you\u2019ll discover how the soil, climate, patience, and craftsmanship ultimately come together in the glass. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"dzs-full dzs-soft\">\n<div class=\"dzs-wrap dzs-grid\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 940px;\">\n<div>\n<h2>Guided tour, wine tasting, or a quiet glass of wine<\/h2>\n<p>During a guided tour, you&#8217;ll learn more about the winery, viticulture, and the winemaking process. You&#8217;ll visit the vineyards and wine cellars, and afterward you&#8217;ll have the opportunity to taste the results. <\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d rather drop by on a whim, you\u2019re welcome to visit the wine bar or wine boutique during regular business hours. In the summer, the terrace in the rose garden is a charming spot to enjoy a glass of wine and the surroundings. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<style id=\"dzs-gallery-style\">\n.dzs-gallery-section{padding-top:20px}.dzs-gallery-head{text-align:center;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto 34px}.dzs-gallery-eyebrow{display:block;color:#CFA245;font:600 12px\/1 Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:12px}.dzs-gallery-head p{color:#657570}.dzs-gallery-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}.dzs-gallery-card{margin:0;background:#eef4f2;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(36,65,60,.09);overflow:hidden}.dzs-gallery-card img{width:100%;height:285px;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .35s ease}.dzs-gallery-card:hover img{transform:scale(1.025)}.dzs-gallery-card figcaption{padding:12px 15px;font:11px\/1.5 Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;color:#657570}.dzs-gallery-card figcaption a{color:#3B6561}@media(max-width:767px){.dzs-gallery-section{padding-top:8px}.dzs-gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px}.dzs-gallery-card img{height:245px}.dzs-gallery-head{margin-bottom:25px}}\n<\/style>\n<section class=\"dzs-wrap dzs-gallery-section\">\n<div class=\"dzs-gallery-head\"><span class=\"dzs-gallery-eyebrow\">Even more to look forward to<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Get inspired<\/h2>\n<p>A sneak peek at what you can discover during your trip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dzs-gallery-grid\">\n<figure class=\"dzs-gallery-card\"><img src=\"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dzs-wijnkasteel-genoels-elderen.avif\" alt=\"Orangery and Vineyard\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption><strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 8px; color: rgb(59, 101, 97);\">Orangery and<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Genoelselderen_-_Oranjerie_en_wijngaard.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vineyard Photo: Flamenc \/ Wikimedia Commons \u2014 CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dzs-gallery-card\"><img src=\"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dzs-review-vineyard-20260905.avif\" alt=\"Vines at the castle farm\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption><strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 8px; color: rgb(59, 101, 97);\">Vines near the<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Genoelselderen_-_Kasteelhoeve.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">castle farm Photo: Flamenc \/ Wikimedia Commons \u2014 CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">License<\/a> \u00b7 Resized for web use<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dzs-gallery-card\"><img src=\"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dzs-wijnkasteel-genoels-elderen-galerij-3.avif\" alt=\"The castle and the wine cellar\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption><strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 8px; color: rgb(59, 101, 97);\">The castle and the<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Genoelselderen_-_Kasteel_(zijgevel)_en_kelder.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wine cellar Photo: Flamenc \/ Wikimedia Commons \u2014 CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"dzs-wrap\">\n<div class=\"dzs-practical\">\n<h3>Practical Planning<\/h3>\n<p>Wijnkasteel Genoels-Elderen is located at Kasteelstraat 9 in Riemst. You must make a reservation in advance for guided tours. The opening hours of the wine bar, shop, and summer terrace may vary. Therefore, please check the current options on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wijnkasteel.com\/visit-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official website of Wijnkasteel Genoels-Elderen<\/a>. Agree in advance on who will drive everyone home safely.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"dzs-note\">Hours, prices, and accessibility are subject to change. Always check the official website shortly before departure. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"dzs-wrap dzs-grid\">\n<div>\n<h2>Stay overnight in the same region<\/h2>\n<p>De Zwarte Stok and the Wijnkasteel are both located in Riemst. That means you don\u2019t have to leave the atmosphere of Haspengouw behind after your visit. In our authentic square farmhouse, you can continue to enjoy peace and quiet, comfort, and personal hospitality.  <\/p>\n<p>Combine your stay with a bike ride through the Haspengouw countryside, a visit to Tongeren, or simply a quiet evening in our garden.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dzs-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/en\/cycling-in-limburg\/\">Cycling in Limburg<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/en\/bed-and-breakfast\/\">Bed &#038; Breakfast<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/en\/vacation-apartments\/\">Vacation Homes<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/en\/surroundings\/\">Explore the Area<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_4208-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Relaxing in the garden at De Zwarte Stok\"><\/section>\n<section class=\"dzs-cta dzs-full\">\n<h2>Experience Haspengouw and stay a little longer<\/h2>\n<p>Discover Belgian wine and stay overnight at an authentic farmhouse right in the heart of the region.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dzs-button\" href=\"https:\/\/reservations.cubilis.eu\/de-zwarte-stok-millenriemst\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check Availability<\/a><\/section>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover Genoels-Elderen Wine Castle and pair Belgian wine with a charming stay at De Zwarte Stok in Riemst.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":6164,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6163","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","entry","has-media","owp-thumbs-layout-horizontal","owp-btn-normal","owp-tabs-layout-horizontal","has-no-thumbnails","has-product-nav"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6163","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6163"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6163\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6524,"href":"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6163\/revisions\/6524"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6164"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6163"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}