The second biggest city in Belgium, known for its fashion scene and of course diamonds! This city is always changing and growing as it has since its golden days as the biggest port city in Europe. 

Antwerp

Belgium, small but packs a punch. Not known among its fellow Europeans as a destination hub nor among those beyond the continent but look close and you will find some hidden gems. A confusing country with 3 official languages! We're here to help you navigate it and find the best best places in Belgium. 

Lying on the North Sea coast, Belgium's immediate neighbours are France, Luxembourg, Germany and the Netherlands. The small nation of Belgium might leave you surprised by its rich and gorgeous heritage. It boasts a number of fascinatingly historic cities packed with medieval and Art Nouveau architecture and famous for their long traditions in arts, fashion and fine dining. If you've seen the best of them, the Belgian countryside offers anything from sandy beaches to the densely forested hills and ridges of the Ardennes. Brussels, the country's vibrant capital, is a modern world city with a highly international character. It combines massive postmodern buildings in its European Quarter with impressive historic monuments, such as the World Heritage listed Grand Place, surrounded by guildhouses and the Gothic town hall. There's Laken Castle and the large St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral, dedicated to the cities patron saints. The Royal Palace is a more recent but no less grand structure. One of the city's most famous landmarks is the Atomium, a remarkable steel structure and remnant of the 1958 World's Fair.

Belgium

The diamond heart of Belgium with awesome cultural experiences and natural gems on its borders.

A beautiful peaceful park a few km from Antwerp

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Park Den Brandt

You’ll be surprised at how much can be found in this historic park! Plenty of activities for families and adults here, plus cool special events throughout the year. 


Reconstructed castle, covered in snow, in the style of 16th century manor homes with multiple turrets. 

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Open field in Rivierenhof park in the daytime. Autumn trees shade the area. 

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18th century Rivierenhof castle, in Classicism style, stands behind a black fence and wide pond. 

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Rivierenhof Park

Keen for a breath of fresh air and sick of that city noise? Enjoy a relaxing walk in this giant nature reserve with some very unique trees, plants and shrubs that are sure to catch your eye. 

A field of purple heath alongside a tree in the nature reserve Kalmthoudse Heide near Antwerp

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The sun shining through the clouds over trees and purple heather at Kalmthoutse Heide.

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Purple heath blooming around a sand path in September during a walk in the nature reserve Kalmthoudse Heide near Antwerp

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Barren landscape of Kalmthoudse Heide, Antwerp, Belgium

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Frozen plants and greenery in the Kalmthoutse heide in the winter

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The heath and shrubs in fall hues at Kalmthoutse Heide in Antwerp, Belgium.

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The barren fall trees along with the dried shrubs at Kalmthoutse Heide, Belgium.

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A view from above of Kalmthoute Heide featuring a lake, estuaries, trees and marshland 

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Kalmthout Heath

Hunt for your family history or ready the Instagram filters when you visit this unique warehouse by the historic harbour 


19th century indoor white brick alleyway with high glass dome ceiling. 

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19th century style hoist for lifting goods in the archive. 

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Indoor 19th century Belgian warehouse alleyway with white walls, multiple stories, and a stone floor. 

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Inside tall, white archive warehouse with high glass ceiling in Antwerp, Felix Archive

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Fish around for deals at the Saturday-only market in the theatre square. Great for foodies! Support your local shops (and get fresh food of any kind)

Food market stall with large metal bowls filled with chickpeas, lentils and spices at the Exotic Market, Antwerp

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Metal bowls filled with green and black olives at the Exotic Market, Antwerp

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Dessert food stall with rolled pastries, flat bread, and other baked goods at the Exotic Market, Antwerp

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Saturday Exotic Market

This new microbrewery is right under the railway in Borgerhout. Beer lovers will want to check out their top fermented beer 


Customers sitting and drinking outside the bar and brewery Cabardouche in Antwerp

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Brewing equipment in Cabardouche, Antwerp

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Brewery worker pours bucket of ingredients into a large metal pot to make beer in Cabardouche, Antwerp

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Two beer bottles. The beer bottle on the left is labelled “Blonde Stoot” and the other is “Stout Mekke,” Cabardouche

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Cabardouche

Start off your winter walk in Antwerp’s Grote Markt. From there, explore the city’s Christmas lights and trees. Walk off those roast potatoes and enjoy the season!


Christmas lights canopy strings hanging above the Grote Markt by the guild halls at night, Antwerp, Belgium

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Sculpture showing a boy holding a snake on the ground next to a Christmas tree by the Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp

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Brabo Fountain “Brabofontein” in black & white lighting next to the City Hall “Stadhuis” and snowflakes, Antwerp, Belgium

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Christmas lights on a string forming a large festive canopy above a shopping street, Antwerp, Belgium

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Christmas shoppers walking beneath blue shell Christmas lights on a shopping street, Antwerp, Belgium

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Large Christmas tree outside the Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp, Belgium

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Male statue in renaissance clothes next to Christmas tree and festive lights, Antwerp, Belgium

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City square with Christmas lights and festive decor, Antwerp, Belgium

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Antwerp Christmas Lights

Chinese stone lions guard the gateway to Chinatown. Pass through the gate to find a small but bustling neighbourhood and discover a taste of Chinese culture


Antwerp Chinatown entrance with a traditional-style gate and lion statues, Belgium

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Chinatown gate entrance facing the Antwerpen Central Station, Antwerp, Belgium

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Two women taking a photo by a Chinese dragon, Chinatown, Belgium

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Man in a red dragon costume celebrating Chinese New Year, Chinatown, Antwerp, Belgium

Chinese restaraunt "DK" in Antwerp, Chinatown, Belgium

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2018 Chinese New Year celebrations with flags hanging on a building, Antwerp

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Chinatown

Discover the quiet river valley trail in the rural outskirts of Mechelen. Get off the beaten track at this nature reserve.


2 horses on a path in the Robbroek forest

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The reflection of the sky on a small long body of still water

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Bare trees and the sunrise over a dewy field

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Long body of water in between a field and low sun in the sky

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Watery field with bare trees in the background and a low sun

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Robbroek Nature Reserve 

From May to June, harvest beautiful flowers and local fruit yourself in the meadow. 


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Daisies and blue sky, Ben in the background

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Ben’s Flower Picking Meadow

Cafe and restaurant in the middle of the Nachtegalen Park in Antwerp. Ideal for families

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