Guidebook for Antwerpen
Arts & Culture
Architecture, Museums, churches,… cultural gems.
A must see for Everyone who is into fashion.
Extra, the lovely bookshop under the museum: Copyright
152 locals recommend
ModeMuseum
28 NationalestraatA must see for Everyone who is into fashion.
Extra, the lovely bookshop under the museum: Copyright
It's one of the prettiest museums, due to its architecture and its collection. do not forget to walk until the roof and enjoy the majestical 360° view on Antwerp and the river Scheldt. You can visit it the roof until 10:30 PM.
And don't forget the "Port Pavilion", they give you a wonderful insight of the Antwerp Port.
475 locals recommend
MAS - Museum by the River
1 HanzestedenplaatsIt's one of the prettiest museums, due to its architecture and its collection. do not forget to walk until the roof and enjoy the majestical 360° view on Antwerp and the river Scheldt. You can visit it the roof until 10:30 PM.
And don't forget the "Port Pavilion", they give you a wonderful insight of the Antwerp Port.
Another museum nearby, with a tower that promises you a beautiful view on the harbour. It tells yu the story of the immigrants who tried their luck in the land of opportunities. Even my grandfather left with the Red Star Line boat to study in the USA in the '30ies of last century.
129 locals recommend
Red Star Line Museum
3 MontevideostraatAnother museum nearby, with a tower that promises you a beautiful view on the harbour. It tells yu the story of the immigrants who tried their luck in the land of opportunities. Even my grandfather left with the Red Star Line boat to study in the USA in the '30ies of last century.
if you like photography and film, this is your favourite spot to be
145 locals recommend
Photo Museum of Antwerp
47 Waalsekaaiif you like photography and film, this is your favourite spot to be
Plantin-Moretus Museum
22 VrijdagmarktUnderrated but to me the most beautiful church of the city. The painting collection is phenomenal and the garden with the Madonna just beautiful.
28 locals recommend
Sint-Pauluskerk
22 Sint-PaulusstraatUnderrated but to me the most beautiful church of the city. The painting collection is phenomenal and the garden with the Madonna just beautiful.
Extra is the pavilion (architectural gem) in front of this former painter his home.
166 locals recommend
The Rubens House
9-11 WapperExtra is the pavilion (architectural gem) in front of this former painter his home.
Museum Mayer van den Bergh
19 Lange GasthuisstraatMaagdenhuis
33 Lange GasthuisstraatArtwork from one of our globally local well known artists: Panamarenko.
Pepto Bismo Panemarenko standbeeld
26 Sint-JanspleinArtwork from one of our globally local well known artists: Panamarenko.
Nello & Patrasche Statue
3 HandschoenmarktLook up the story of Nello & Patrache… still a very actual tale
Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp
32 LeuvenstraatAfter 10 years of renovation, open again for the public… and it’s more than worth it. Enjoy the collection and let yourself get lost in the new - old architecture that has a conversation with the art.
KMSKA - Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
After 10 years of renovation, open again for the public… and it’s more than worth it. Enjoy the collection and let yourself get lost in the new - old architecture that has a conversation with the art.
Parks & Nature
Linkeroever
Prettiest sight on the historical city from the left bank
wonderful for a run, a stroll, in the summer great for a terrace or a picknick
183 locals recommend
Park Spoor Noord
Ellermanstraatwonderful for a run, a stroll, in the summer great for a terrace or a picknick
great to see the city from another side and you are part of the port as well.
Antwerp Maritime Academy
6 Noordkasteel-Oostgreat to see the city from another side and you are part of the port as well.
Middelheimpark
1 MiddelheimlaanMost cultural walk Antwerp can offer you.
Belvédère
SloepenwegFood Scene
Food: from breakfast, over lunch to 4’O clock somewhere. For more inspiration for lunch, apero and dinner, look at the other travel guide!
one of the best bakeries in the neighbourhood, they serve high quality croissants and a baguette as in France. If you like you can enjoy your pastry with a good cup of coffee.
7 locals recommend
Brood en Spelen
23 Oude Beursone of the best bakeries in the neighbourhood, they serve high quality croissants and a baguette as in France. If you like you can enjoy your pastry with a good cup of coffee.
Dansing Chocola
159 Kloosterstraatjust see for yourself, enjoy the good food and ambience
Tartine
35A Minderbroedersruithose pies and cakes.... if you are a sweet tooth... this is your address
Domestic Bakkerij
5 Lange GasthuisstraatHeavenly Patisserie & bread with respect for the ‘metier’
Story Urban deli shop
2 GodefriduskaaiBrrakfast - Brunch - Lunch
Boker Tov Eiland
8 ZeevaartstraatThe owner pretends that he’s George (yes that Clooney) his lost brother… find it out yourself ;)
He has great coffee and bites too!
12 locals recommend
Kloonies
183 KloosterstraatThe owner pretends that he’s George (yes that Clooney) his lost brother… find it out yourself ;)
He has great coffee and bites too!
You french fries, taken to the next level by a Michelin chef.
22 locals recommend
Frites Atelier | Antwerpen
32 Korte GasthuisstraatYou french fries, taken to the next level by a Michelin chef.
The best waffles, lacquemants and pancakes on the spot or on the go…
25 locals recommend
Desire De Lille
14 SchrijnwerkersstraatThe best waffles, lacquemants and pancakes on the spot or on the go…
Essentials
AH Hessenplein
25 HessenpleinDutch Supermarket with various & wide choice.
Proxy Glazen Huis
42 Sint-PaulusstraatNearest by supermarket for basic necessities
Bakkerij Diné
2 KaasbrugNearest bakery for fresh bread
The bakery whose butter croissants takes you after the first bite instantly to France…
Dellafaille MAS
zn NassaubrugThe bakery whose butter croissants takes you after the first bite instantly to France…
Shopping
Copyright
28 Nationalestraat1. for the architecture 2. for the books they offer 3. their friendliness
One of the best Chocolatiers in town....try their éclairs, they are scandalous good!
9 locals recommend
PIERRE MARCOLINI Antwerp Store
25 SchrijnwerkersstraatOne of the best Chocolatiers in town....try their éclairs, they are scandalous good!
Rewind
27 RiemstraatECO and design match made in heaven.
Carrefour Market
2 BeddenstraatYou can buy local specialties in this supermarket.
Bike Project
47 Lange KoepoortstraatPassionate owners of one of the most unconventional bike shops!
The Chocolate Line
50 MeirBest rock and roll chocolatier in town!
De Wilde Zee
Get lost in these little streets filled with little gems
Alternative brands & street wise shops all in one and don’t forget to discover the other shops and graffiti in the little streets that are connected.
For the Sneaker and skate fans… all at one spot!
Note: unfortunately the shop on fish & chips does not exist anymore, but it’s a token of respect to the pioneers who made this street to the lively hood as it is today.
69 locals recommend
Kammenstraat
KammenstraatAlternative brands & street wise shops all in one and don’t forget to discover the other shops and graffiti in the little streets that are connected.
For the Sneaker and skate fans… all at one spot!
Note: unfortunately the shop on fish & chips does not exist anymore, but it’s a token of respect to the pioneers who made this street to the lively hood as it is today.
If you like Scandinavian design, fair and eco clothing…the visit is worth it
11 locals recommend
MOOSE in the CITY
10 IJzerenwaagIf you like Scandinavian design, fair and eco clothing…the visit is worth it
À little Nirwana for paper, stationary and book lovers in the most fantastic architectural setting. You will not be disappointed
8 locals recommend
‘t Stad Leest
18 OudaanÀ little Nirwana for paper, stationary and book lovers in the most fantastic architectural setting. You will not be disappointed
It’s not really the shop, although they have a great offer of sportive/ leisurewear… but the building was initially a bank and they incorporated the shop beautifully.
A.S.Adventure
26 OudaanIt’s not really the shop, although they have a great offer of sportive/ leisurewear… but the building was initially a bank and they incorporated the shop beautifully.
One of the Belgian brands with very colourful and expressive fabric designs, that houses in an architectural Pearl.
Essentiel Antwerp
39 LombardenvestOne of the Belgian brands with very colourful and expressive fabric designs, that houses in an architectural Pearl.
Scandinavia walhalla part 2… they strongly support upcoming and known Belgian designers as well in their collection. And your eco conscience /fashion footprint is happy ever after…shopping there
Juttu
19 MeirScandinavia walhalla part 2… they strongly support upcoming and known Belgian designers as well in their collection. And your eco conscience /fashion footprint is happy ever after…shopping there
Curated by Edo
49A Lange KoepoortstraatLocals for non - and other locals with a high sustainability philosophy….
Lockwood Avenue
3 IJzerenwaagHidden sneaker heaven pt.1
COURIR
49 MeirSneaker heaven pt. 3
Coffee & Tea
Normo
30 Minderbroedersruilaid back and easy going place with great coffee!
Butchers Coffee
57 KasteelstraatBlack & Yellow Coffee bar
7 NassaustraatKolonel coffee roastery
51 MontignystraatGeorges espressobar
27 LondenstraatWASBAR
5 Graaf van EgmontstraatNeigbourhoods / Quarters
If you are an architecture lover, specifically post WW2 style… this neighbourhood will enchant you.
Tentoonstellingswijk
If you are an architecture lover, specifically post WW2 style… this neighbourhood will enchant you.
Borgerhout
Multicultural at its finest. Organised chaos with hidden gems.
Berchem
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