Antwerp by train
Discover Antwerp
Antwerp, Belgium’s diamond capital, is a city of artistic heritage and cutting-edge fashion. The Cathedral of Our Lady and the Rubens House honor its artistic past, while the MAS Museum explores maritime history. Antwerp’s bustling port and trendy neighborhoods create a vibrant blend of old-world charm and modern flair, making it an eclectic and exciting destination.
Explore neighbourhoods in Antwerp
Neighbourhoods in and around Antwerp
Holidays by land and sea
Antwerp train holidays
Short break to Antwerp
Antwerp
Pull into one of the most spectacular train stations in Europe for a city break in Belgium’s Diamond Capital, a hub for up-and-coming fashion designers and bursting with roasteries.
Cities of Art
Kortrijk, Antwerp, Paris
Gallery-hop in Paris before heading to Belgium where you’ll find Reubens and Van Eyck in Flanders, fashion in Antwerp, and open studios on Kortrijk’s river island.
Sapphire House, Antwerp
Antwerp
Cutting-edge plant-based dining meets 18th-century features and lavish furnishings (a nod to Antwerp's golden age of diamond heist). Don't miss the watermelon gazpacho.
Activities and neighbourhoods in Antwerp
Antwerp markets
Visit the Friday market outside the Plantin-Moretus Museum. Browse stalls of vintage books and furniture, or people-watch in a nearby café as highly-prized items are auctioned to the highest bidder.
Museum of Contemporary Art
Visit the world-renowned M HKA, Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp, recently reopened after a renovation with Belgian designer Axel Vervoordt and Japanese architect Tatsuro Miki.
Middelheim Museum
Rent a bike and ride to Middelheim Park, home to the Middelheim Museum, Europe's only permaculture sculpture park.
Museum Plantin-Moretus
Visit the house and old printing office of the Plantin-Moretus family. Discover the history behind the oak bookshelves and creaking walls that contain some of the oldest printing presses in the world.
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