The castle of Heers is a castle in Heers, located at Nieuwe Steenweg 69-71. Its history dates back to the 13th century.
Raes van Heers was its most famous and notorious inhabitant. Heers and its castle were destroyed by the troops of Charles the Bold after their victory in the Battle of Brustem in 1467. After the death of Charles the Bold in 1477, Raes regained his possessions. However, Raes died a few months later, also in 1477. The current castle is a result of reconstruction and dates from around 1500. In 1676, a garrison from the Republic of the Netherlands took up residence in the castle, which was later bombarded by French troops under the command of Godefroi d'Estrades. The Dutch received reinforcements and drove the besiegers away, who, however, made another attempt later that year and actually held it for two days.
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