Guidebook for Antwerpen

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Guidebook for Antwerpen

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Open-air and large organic swimming pond. For the hot summer days, free entance and lovely atmosphere
24 residents recomanen
Swimming Pond Boekenberg - Deurne
88 Van Baurscheitlaan
24 residents recomanen
Open-air and large organic swimming pond. For the hot summer days, free entance and lovely atmosphere
Beautifully renovated 1930's swimming pool and spa, located at the end of Park Spoor Noord. Soothing for body and mind ;-)
12 residents recomanen
Sportoase Veldstraat
83 Veldstraat
12 residents recomanen
Beautifully renovated 1930's swimming pool and spa, located at the end of Park Spoor Noord. Soothing for body and mind ;-)
A relatively new park, only 10 minutes from the flat, with lots of local colour. Youngsters skating, family pickniks or barbecues and the lovely Cargo bar with affordable prices for drinks and snacks.
183 residents recomanen
Parc Spoor Noord
Ellermanstraat
183 residents recomanen
A relatively new park, only 10 minutes from the flat, with lots of local colour. Youngsters skating, family pickniks or barbecues and the lovely Cargo bar with affordable prices for drinks and snacks.
For the club kids ;-) Legendary Antwerp Club, in the red light district, only 10 minutes from the flat. Free entrance on Fridays.
55 residents recomanen
Café d'Anvers
15 Verversrui
55 residents recomanen
For the club kids ;-) Legendary Antwerp Club, in the red light district, only 10 minutes from the flat. Free entrance on Fridays.
Antwerp city Zoo. My favorites are the meerkats and the tropical garden
188 residents recomanen
ZOO d'Anvers
20-26 Koningin Astridplein
188 residents recomanen
Antwerp city Zoo. My favorites are the meerkats and the tropical garden

Arts & Culture

Beautiful Sculpture park with an impressive collection, ranging from classic to modern and contemporary. All time favorite, 24 Ijsbeer by François Pompon
83 residents recomanen
Museu Middelheim
61 Middelheimlaan
83 residents recomanen
Beautiful Sculpture park with an impressive collection, ranging from classic to modern and contemporary. All time favorite, 24 Ijsbeer by François Pompon
Great museum on the history of the Red Star Line and emigration in Europe. Only a few houses down from the flat and they also do very good food!
129 residents recomanen
Red Star Line Museum
3 Montevideostraat
129 residents recomanen
Great museum on the history of the Red Star Line and emigration in Europe. Only a few houses down from the flat and they also do very good food!
Small but very beatiful museum, hounouring the printers family Plantin en Moretus who founded Plantin Press in the 16th century. A true gem, one of my personal favorites!!!
81 residents recomanen
Museu Plantin-Moretus
22 Vrijdagmarkt
81 residents recomanen
Small but very beatiful museum, hounouring the printers family Plantin en Moretus who founded Plantin Press in the 16th century. A true gem, one of my personal favorites!!!
Contemporary Art Museum, located at Antwerp South.
147 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Contemporani d'Anvers
32 Leuvenstraat
147 residents recomanen
Contemporary Art Museum, located at Antwerp South.
Fotography museum, also located at Antwer South. lots of changing exhebitions, check out the program.
145 residents recomanen
Museu de la Fotografia d'Anvers
47 Waalsekaai
145 residents recomanen
Fotography museum, also located at Antwer South. lots of changing exhebitions, check out the program.
Music, theatre, exhibitions, food, ... All on the alternative side ;-)
22 residents recomanen
Het Bos
5 Ankerrui
22 residents recomanen
Music, theatre, exhibitions, food, ... All on the alternative side ;-)
Impressive Art Nouveau townhouses, located at the Zurenborg neighbourhood. Ideal for an afternoon stroll, followed by a drink at the lively Draakplaats.
83 residents recomanen
Cogels Osylei
Cogels-Osylei
83 residents recomanen
Impressive Art Nouveau townhouses, located at the Zurenborg neighbourhood. Ideal for an afternoon stroll, followed by a drink at the lively Draakplaats.
For the fashion lovers!
152 residents recomanen
ModeMuseum
28 Nationalestraat
152 residents recomanen
For the fashion lovers!
International Art Campus. Music, Dance, Theatre, Architecture, Parties, ... in a beautiful setting. Check the program.
33 residents recomanen
deSingel
25 Desguinlei
33 residents recomanen
International Art Campus. Music, Dance, Theatre, Architecture, Parties, ... in a beautiful setting. Check the program.
The best Contemporary Art Gallery of Antwerp.
15 residents recomanen
Zeno X Gallery
15 Godtsstraat
15 residents recomanen
The best Contemporary Art Gallery of Antwerp.
For the rainy days. Art House cinema.
50 residents recomanen
Cinema Cartoon's
4 Kaasstraat
50 residents recomanen
For the rainy days. Art House cinema.
Open-air music festival in a beautiful setting. Runs all summer, mixed line-up
31 residents recomanen
OLT Rivierenhof
246 Turnhoutsebaan
31 residents recomanen
Open-air music festival in a beautiful setting. Runs all summer, mixed line-up

Sightseeing

1930's pedestrian tunnel that connects the city center with the left bank. beautiful architecture and a great view over the city from the left bank. And Sint-Anna beach is 10 minutes by bike
37 residents recomanen
Sint-Annatunnel
Sint-Annatunnel
37 residents recomanen
1930's pedestrian tunnel that connects the city center with the left bank. beautiful architecture and a great view over the city from the left bank. And Sint-Anna beach is 10 minutes by bike

Drinks & Nightlife

Only 5 minutes down the river from the flat. Pop up summer bar with drinks and snacks, mixed crowd and a lovely atmosphere.
7 residents recomanen
ZOMERBAR
486 Ruggeveldlaan
7 residents recomanen
Only 5 minutes down the river from the flat. Pop up summer bar with drinks and snacks, mixed crowd and a lovely atmosphere.
nice and friendly bar, ideal to have a drink with a view over the MAS and the docks.
Batavier
13 Sint-Laureiskaai
nice and friendly bar, ideal to have a drink with a view over the MAS and the docks.
Old shool Antwerp harbour bar, no nonsense approach and original interior.
Licht ter Dokken
2 Verbindingsdok-Westkaai
Old shool Antwerp harbour bar, no nonsense approach and original interior.
All about beers, over 800 in total! Very relaxed atmosphere with lots of houseplants and a cat ;-)
30 residents recomanen
Cafe Kulminator
32 Vleminckveld
30 residents recomanen
All about beers, over 800 in total! Very relaxed atmosphere with lots of houseplants and a cat ;-)
friendly bar full of Antwer's hip and beautiful. Closes at midnight.
53 residents recomanen
Vitrin
14 Marnixplaats
53 residents recomanen
friendly bar full of Antwer's hip and beautiful. Closes at midnight.
Old school bar full of local colour, no nonsense
14 residents recomanen
De Duifkens
5 Graanmarkt
14 residents recomanen
Old school bar full of local colour, no nonsense

Food Scene

Coffee bar just around the corner, run by friendly hipsters.
11 residents recomanen
Broer Bretel Espresso bar
7 Nassaustraat
11 residents recomanen
Coffee bar just around the corner, run by friendly hipsters.
Tasty and healthy food, also welcome just for a drink
6 residents recomanen
Story Urban deli shop
2 Godefriduskaai
6 residents recomanen
Tasty and healthy food, also welcome just for a drink
Funky restaurant with great food (eclectic menu) and service. Really relaxed atmosphere.
Lollapalooza
28 Pelgrimstraat
Funky restaurant with great food (eclectic menu) and service. Really relaxed atmosphere.
One of Antwerp classics (and run by a friend) French-Belgian kitchen with impeccable service in a timeless interior. closed at weekends.
Hungry Henrietta
19 Lombardenvest
One of Antwerp classics (and run by a friend) French-Belgian kitchen with impeccable service in a timeless interior. closed at weekends.
Vietnamese street food, limited seats...
19 residents recomanen
Little BÚN - Vietnamese Noodle Shop
22 Sint-Jorispoort
19 residents recomanen
Vietnamese street food, limited seats...
Another Antwerp classic. Nice setting, brasserie quality food and great service. Located at a lovely square with loads of nice bars around
52 residents recomanen
Bourla
7 Graanmarkt
52 residents recomanen
Another Antwerp classic. Nice setting, brasserie quality food and great service. Located at a lovely square with loads of nice bars around
Only 10 minutes from the flat. The setting is a bit dated so not for the hipsters, but their seafood is really good. Also welcome for just a glass of wine and some oysters ;-)
9 residents recomanen
Brasserie Dock's
7 Jordaenskaai
9 residents recomanen
Only 10 minutes from the flat. The setting is a bit dated so not for the hipsters, but their seafood is really good. Also welcome for just a glass of wine and some oysters ;-)
For the veggies! Super nice food and easy service.
27 residents recomanen
Falafel Tof
32 Hoogstraat
27 residents recomanen
For the veggies! Super nice food and easy service.
For lunch. (sandwiches and noodle soups) Nice terrace on a pretty square and friendly service
39 residents recomanen
Camino
4 Muntstraat
39 residents recomanen
For lunch. (sandwiches and noodle soups) Nice terrace on a pretty square and friendly service

Shopping

high end fashion store, lots of Belgian designers and the international avant-garde.
LOUIS
2 Lombardenstraat
high end fashion store, lots of Belgian designers and the international avant-garde.
High-end shoe store. Very impressive collection!!!
Coccodrillo bvba
2 Arenbergstraat
High-end shoe store. Very impressive collection!!!
Second hand and vintage fashion store, run by wonderful people.
12 residents recomanen
ROsier 41
41 Rosier
12 residents recomanen
Second hand and vintage fashion store, run by wonderful people.

Essentials

Antwerp's food market, runs Saturdays from 7am till about 2 or 3pm depending on the weather. Lots of great food and lovely atmosphere.
19 residents recomanen
Zaterdagmarkt
19 residents recomanen
Antwerp's food market, runs Saturdays from 7am till about 2 or 3pm depending on the weather. Lots of great food and lovely atmosphere.
CHOCOLATE!!!!
Chocolatier & Confiserie Burie
3 Nationalestraat
CHOCOLATE!!!!
Ols school Antwerp bakery, with a que on most days. Personal tip, try the chocolate bread ;-)
21 residents recomanen
Goossens
31 Korte Gasthuisstraat
21 residents recomanen
Ols school Antwerp bakery, with a que on most days. Personal tip, try the chocolate bread ;-)
Asian Supermarket, located in Antwerp China town, Van Wesenbekestraat. Also, loads of good Asian restaurants, too many to single one out.
9 residents recomanen
Sun Wah Supermarket
16 Van Wesenbekestraat
9 residents recomanen
Asian Supermarket, located in Antwerp China town, Van Wesenbekestraat. Also, loads of good Asian restaurants, too many to single one out.