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Things to see in Antwerp (Belgium): 119 places and when to go
Antwerp is a city in Belgium with around 920,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 119 places in and around it, mainly History (71), Nature (27), Wildlife (26). The best known are Plantin–Moretus Museum, Cathedral of Our Lady and Antwerpen-Centraal railway station. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 40. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Belgium · 51.2223, 4.4131
- Population
- About 920,000
- Places
- 119 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (71) · Nature (27) · Wildlife (26) · Temples (17) · Museums and art (16) · Hiking (7)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- ANR Antwerp, 4.9 km as the crow flies
What to see in Antwerp
The places in and around Antwerp, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Plantin–Moretus MuseumMuseum in Antwerp, Belgium1.1 km
- Cathedral of Our LadyRoman-Catholic cathedral in Antwerp, Belgium850 m
- Antwerpen-Centraal railway stationRailway station in Belgium864 m
- Royal Museum of Fine Arts AntwerpArts museum in Antwerp, Belgium2.0 km
- RubenshuisMuseum in Antwerp, Belgium, formerly the home and studio of Peter Paul Rubens639 m
- Antwerp City HallCity hall of Antwerp, Belgium978 m
- Antwerp ZooZoo in Antwerp, Belgium993 m
- BoerentorenHistoric office skyscraper in Antwerp, Belgium746 m
- Het SteenFortress in Antwerp, Belgium1.1 km
- Museum Mayer van den BerghArt museum in Antwerp, Belgium937 m
- SportpaleisIndoor arena in Antwerp, Belgium, known as Sportpaleis until 20252.2 km
- St. Charles Borromeo Church, AntwerpChurch in Antwerp, Belgium599 m
- Middelheim Open Air Sculpture MuseumOpen air museum in Antwerp, Belgium4.6 km
- Maison GuietteHouse by Le Corbusier in Antwerp, Belgium4.5 km
- St. James' Church, AntwerpChurch building in Antwerp, Belgium304 m
- Zimmer towerFortified clock tower in Lier, Belgium15 km
- Stock Exchange, AntwerpBuilding in Antwerp, Belgium586 m
- Museum of Contemporary Art, AntwerpArt museum in Antwerp, Belgium2.0 km
- St. Paul's Church, AntwerpCatholic church in Antwerp, Belgium837 m
- Brabo FountainFountain in Antwerp, Belgium944 m
- Kasteel CortewalleChâteau10 km
- ModeMuseum AntwerpenFashion museum in Antwerp1.1 km
- Béguinage of HoogstratenBéguinage in Hoogstraten, Belgium32 km
- Schoonselhof cemeteryCemetery in Antwerp, Belgium7.0 km
And the other 95, by what you come to do:
- History: Bourla Theatre, Cleydael Castle, Sint-Annatunnel, Letterenhuis, Antwerp Maritime Academy, St. Andrew's Church, Antwerp, Wissekerke Castle, Vleeshuis, Snijders&Rockox House, Beguinage of Antwerp, De Roma, Hendrik Conscience Heritage Library, Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-van-Lourdesbasiliek, St. Walburga Church, Antwerp, Vlaams Tram- en Autobusmuseum, Waterpoort, Basiliek van het Heilig Hart, Kristus-Koningkerk, Fort 8, Hessenhuis, Hof ter Linden, Edegem, Rameyen Castle, Palace of Justice, Antwerp, Steytelinck, Church of Our Lady, Melsele, Paleis op de Meir, Sint-Felixpakhuis, Sterckshof, De Beukelaer, De Vijf Werelddeelen, Vordenstein park, Antwerp prison, Hof ter Saksen, Machsike Hadass Synagogue, Kapel van het Allerheiligste Sacrament, Kasteel Ravenhof, Kasteel Solhof, Couwelaar Castle, Tielen Castle, Castle of Schoten, Koninklijk Atheneum Antwerpen, Brabantsche Olijfberg, St. Boniface Church, Antwerp, West-Hinder 3
- Nature: Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe, Hertogin Hedwigepolder, Peerdsbos, Fort of Stabroek, Stadspark, Hobokense Polder, Den Botaniek, Rivierenhof, 't Asbroek, De Kuifeend, Het Wijtschot, Natuurgebied Wolvenberg, Natuurreservaat Bospolder, Ekers Moeras en Muisbroekbos, Kesselse Heide, Singelberg, De Uitlegger, Galgeschoor, Goor, Het Rot, Klein Zwitserland, Molenbeekvallei, Noordelijk Eiland, Uilenbos, Westerschelde & Saeftinghe
- Food and drink: De Koninck Brewery, Cabardouche, CyDraLe, Gistgeest, bird market
- Temples: Eisenmann Synagogue, Shankheshwar Parshvanath Jain Temple, Noorse Zeemanskerk
- Museums and art: Fotomuseum Antwerp, Maagdenhuis Museum, DIVA Museum for Diamonds, Jewellery and Silver, Red Star Line Museum, Eugeen Van Mieghem Museum
- Snow: Aspen
- Stargazing: Urania public observatory, Michiel Coignet observatorium
- With kids: Dierenweide, kinderboerderij Den Binnenhof, Urania Planetarium
- Hiking: GR 565 Sniederspad Aanlooproute station Antwerpen, GR 5A Wandelronde van Vlaanderen (Antwerpen), Hike around Nederland, De Brabantse Wal, Via Brabantica, Bergen-op-Zoom - Kapellen, Via Brabantica, Kapellen - Antwerpen, Wandelnetwerk Grote Netewoud (Landduinen)
- Diving: put van ekeren
When to go to Antwerp
The best time to visit Antwerp is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:08
- FebPossible9:43
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:35
- MayBest time15:20
- JunBest time16:19
- JulBest time15:55
- AugBest time14:22
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:23
- NovPossible8:35
- DecBest time7:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 40. In June, 116 of the 119 places are at their best.
When to go to Belgium in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Antwerp
The nearest main airport is Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, Antwerp), 4.9 km as the crow flies. How to get around Belgium (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Malle26 places20 km
- Mechelen76 places23 km
- Kemzeke44 places25 km
- Essen16 places28 km
- Mandekensstraat51 places28 km
- Westerlo40 places38 km
And all of Belgium, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Antwerp?
The best known: Plantin–Moretus Museum, Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerpen-Centraal railway station, Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Rubenshuis. In all, 119 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Antwerp?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 40.
How do you get to Antwerp?
The nearest main airport is Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR), 4.9 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Antwerp as the destination and these 119 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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