Annual winter closure from 1/12/24 to 28/02/25
During this period, the Winter Garden is completely closed to the public.
- From 15 December 2024 to 20 January 2025, we will be entirely unavailable. During this time, no one will be present to process your requests or provide information.
- As of 21 January 2025, we will handle all incoming enquiries via e-mail.
Would you like to plan your visit for later in 2025? You can do so via the ticket button below. You can order tickets for the new experience trail, a guided group tour and/or an entry tour on Sundays.
Welcome to the Winter Garden of the Ursulines!
Step into the enchanting world of the former international boarding school for girls in Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver. Let yourself be guided along impressive highlights of the historic building complex and visit the breathtaking Winter Garden from 1900 in art-nouveau style. The magnificent stained-glass dome creates a magical play of light and colour and will undoubtedly leave you in awe.
A vibrant heritage site
The Winter Garden of the Ursuline sisters is much more than just a unique architectural masterpiece. It is a living witness to educational innovation, international entrepreneurship and strong women of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Find out more on a brand-new interactive experience trail that will take you back to the Ursuline Institute’s heyday in true ‘art à l’école’ style. Dive into the world of the former boarding school for girls with an audio guide or let one of our expert guides lead your group.
Plan your visit
Planning a visit to the Winter Garden? Book and pay for your ticket in advance online.
