Day Itinerary
12 Activities
Day 1
12 mi2 mi
From Gothic Churches to High-Tech Art and Everything in Between
Start your trip with a bang. Today you will be visiting some of the most fascinating museums and places in the city of Antwerp. It offers everything from modern art, to ancient history and religious sites.
You will be traveling between different eras, from the Gothic churches to high-tech art collections. So get your camera ready!
Finally, you will also be able to enjoy some of the most peaceful and beautiful natural parks in the city, the best way to unwind from the visual overload of the day.
You will be traveling between different eras, from the Gothic churches to high-tech art collections. So get your camera ready!
Finally, you will also be able to enjoy some of the most peaceful and beautiful natural parks in the city, the best way to unwind from the visual overload of the day.
Parking lot
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Park your car her and walk to your first visit
0.4 mi
10 min
Middelheim Museum
Landmark
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Before arriving in the centre, stop off at this beautiful open air museum. Here you can find 20th century sculptures, scattered throughout the park, with tons of hidden little gems in between. A true delight, especially during a sunny day. You will find a vast variety of mushrooms everywhere, that are quite fascinating in their size and different shapes.
Open Hours: October to March: 10:00 - 17:00 April: 10:00 - 19:00 May to August: 10:00 - 20:00 September: 10:00 - 19:00
For more information, visit this website.
Open Hours: October to March: 10:00 - 17:00 April: 10:00 - 19:00 May to August: 10:00 - 20:00 September: 10:00 - 19:00
For more information, visit this website.
0.8 mi
5 min
Bunker Museum Antwerpen
Landmark
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Closely to the open air museum, you will find a wartime museum definitely worth exploring. Here you get to see the bunkers that were used during the WW2 and you will learn about the Antwerp’s participation during this time.
A fascinating history and to actually walk through the corridors where soldiers would hide and sleep, it’s quite a humbling experience. The only downside is that all signs are in Dutch and opening times are very restricted, so it will help to do some research in advance to make the most of this site.
Open Hours:
Saturday:13.00 -17.00 Sunday: 10.00 - 17.00
For more info, visit this website.
A fascinating history and to actually walk through the corridors where soldiers would hide and sleep, it’s quite a humbling experience. The only downside is that all signs are in Dutch and opening times are very restricted, so it will help to do some research in advance to make the most of this site.
Open Hours:
Saturday:13.00 -17.00 Sunday: 10.00 - 17.00
For more info, visit this website.
3.9 mi
20 min
Antwerpse Parkings - Parking Grote Markt
Parking
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Park here to enjoy the rest of the day on foot.
0.1 mi
5 min
Het Steen
Landmark
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The Het Steen museum right by the Schelde river is one of the oldest buildings in Antwerp. Dating back to 16th century, this site was previously a prison and later became a ship museum. Spend some time to explore inside and outside of the castle and go to the top where you will see a beautiful view of the city.
There are also a number of guided city tours that start here, so if you want to learn more of the city, visit here.
Open Hours: Every day: 10:00-18:00
There are also a number of guided city tours that start here, so if you want to learn more of the city, visit here.
Open Hours: Every day: 10:00-18:00
0.1 mi
5 min
De Bomma
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Take a pit stop at this cute and charming restaurant nearby. They offer a great selection of traditional Flemish dishes, big portions and the best burgers and mussels. The interior decor is even more fascinating, as the walls are decorated with pictures of grandmas that customers can bring and have them added to the wall. A 5-star experience all around.
Open Hours: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Sunday: 12:00-21:30 Friday/Saturday: 12:00-22:00
Open Hours: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Sunday: 12:00-21:30 Friday/Saturday: 12:00-22:00
0.3 mi
10 min
St Paul's Church
Church
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A Goth fan? After visiting this church you will be. This gothic-baroque Catholic Church dating back to the 17th century is without a doubt the most fascinating church you will see. It’s rather like a museum, housing artworks and sculptures by Antwerp painters like Rubens & Van Dyck.
The sculptures are incredibly beautiful and detailed, almost feeling like you are walking through a Madam de Tusseuds museum of the goths. Make sure to visit the garden where the best sculptures are placed. Absolutely breathtaking.
Open hours: April 1-October 31: Everyday: 14:00-17:00
November 1-March 31: Saturday-Sunday: 14:00-17:00 For more info, visit here.
The sculptures are incredibly beautiful and detailed, almost feeling like you are walking through a Madam de Tusseuds museum of the goths. Make sure to visit the garden where the best sculptures are placed. Absolutely breathtaking.
Open hours: April 1-October 31: Everyday: 14:00-17:00
November 1-March 31: Saturday-Sunday: 14:00-17:00 For more info, visit here.
0.6 mi
15 min
MAS - Museum aan de Stroom
Museum
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Going from one end of the spectrum of the previous goth style museum, to one of the most high-tech, modern museums, you definitely get to appreciate how much humanity has advanced in terms of creation and technology.
This museum offers incredible displays and collections made by various artists. Themes ranging from Ancient Aztec and Columbus days, to modern day farming and art. There are no restrictions as to what can be displayed here, making it very exciting to see what you might stumble upon.
Open Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00-17:00 For more information on your visit, click here.
This museum offers incredible displays and collections made by various artists. Themes ranging from Ancient Aztec and Columbus days, to modern day farming and art. There are no restrictions as to what can be displayed here, making it very exciting to see what you might stumble upon.
Open Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00-17:00 For more information on your visit, click here.
4.7 mi
25 min
Provincial Domain Rivierenhof
Park
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Finally, spend some time in nature, by visiting this wonderful nature park, the biggest in Antwerp. Here you will find ponds, lakes with swans and other animals.
Cute little huts amongst tall beech trees. An absolute dream to walk through the paths here covered with flowers and just get carried away the songs from the nature. Make sure to visit the maze for some fun.
Open Hours: Everyday: 06:30-22:30
To see everything the park has to offer, visit here.
Cute little huts amongst tall beech trees. An absolute dream to walk through the paths here covered with flowers and just get carried away the songs from the nature. Make sure to visit the maze for some fun.
Open Hours: Everyday: 06:30-22:30
To see everything the park has to offer, visit here.
2.7 mi
20 min
Antwerp B&B
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Park your car and check in at your hotel, before heading out for dinner.
0.2 mi
5 min
GRAAN
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If you are a pizza fan, you will love this wonderful handmade and wood fire baked pizza place. They offer a range of all kinds of pizzas that are the most delicious you will ever try. Very cozy interior and great atmosphere. Perfect way to end the night.
Open Hours: Wednesday/Thursday/Sunday: 17:00-21:00 Friday/Saturday: 17:00- 21:30
Open Hours: Wednesday/Thursday/Sunday: 17:00-21:00 Friday/Saturday: 17:00- 21:30
0.2 mi
5 min
Antwerp B&B
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Finally end your night at this great B&B place close to the local zoo. It is set in a traditional Belgian townhouse with a garden, spacious rooms and a wonderful decor on the inside.