Antwerp by Bike

Antwerp's Central Station is a magnificent architectural feat with its steel canopy over the platforms. The large station hall is frequently used for all kinds of events. In 2014 the website Mashable ranked it the most beautiful station in the world.

Romantic at heart, Antwerp unfolds for those travelling at this deliciously slow yet charmingly old-fashioned and enjoyable pace. The horses depart under good weather conditions from Grote Markt near the Town Hall.

Hop on the Antwerp Diamond double-decker bus and visit Antwerp’s best-known hot spots. It’s a first timers’ ideal introduction to the city. Daily departures from April until November, the other months only in the weekend.

This shuttle is a unique way to discover the city. Departure and arrival: Grote Markt with STOP Eilandje (MAS / RSL), STOP Central Station, STOP Groenplaats and STOP Zuid

Comics Station is a new indoor park at Antwerp's Central Station. It is based on Belgian comic strip heroes like The Smurfs, Lucky Luke and Spike&Suzy. The park offers a unique experience for the whole family with attractions, installations and interactive components that bring a comic book to life.

If you visit one museum in Antwerp make it MAS. The sixty-metre high museum tower has become a new focal point in Antwerp. Here the city and the port meet in every sense of the word. On the roof of MAS you can enjoy a 360° panoramic view of Antwerp.

After 169 years of construction the cathedral of Antwerp finally dominated Antwerp’s skyline in 1521 with a height of 123 metres. It was and still is the biggest Gothic building of the Low Countries. The Cathedral is a huge treasury of works of art. Eye-catchers include two masterpieces by Rubens: The Raising of the Cross…

In the late 1800's the passionate collector Fritz Mayer van den Bergh amassed an amazing art collection. He purchased paintings by Peter Brueghel for a pittance, managed to beat major museums purchasing stunning medieval sculptures. Mayer van den Bergh had an eye for the best quality in almost every genre. After his death his mother…

Between 1873 and 1934 the Red Star Line’s ocean steamers ferried about 2.6 million adventurers and fortune seekers from Antwerp to New York. For many people their passage started in the Red Star Line buildings in Antwerp. This museum tells the story of these passengers. The old buildings render their feelings and emotions tangible and…

Step into the shoes of the leading Baroque artist of his era. Rubens and his family lived in this palatial setting for well over 25 years and it is here that the artist created the lion’s share of his work. Here he entertained Europe’s nobility and Royalty and stored his impressive art collection in a…

Right in the heart of the Antwerp fashion district is ModeMuseum of the Province of Antwerp, also referred to as MoMu. Whilst the museum manages a collection of more than 25,000 objects (including garments and shoes) that are not accessible to the public, it does organize alternating exhibitions on specific themes (designer, fashion house or…

This museum gives an overview of book printing from the 15th until the 18th century and owns the worlds oldest printing press from around 1600. The stately town house also boasts period rooms, decorated with tapestries, gilt leather and paintings – including a Rubens, sculptures, earthenware and porcelain. The Museum Plantin-Moretus/Prints Room received the ultimate…

The Museum of Contemporary art or M HKA is located in the bustling Zuid district, among the galleries and the lively cafés. Explore a fascinating collection of modern art in the old, converted corn silo. The museum is currently closed for renovations, on the 27th April it will reopen with new exhibitions in a brand…

Near the river Scheldt you find Saint Paul’s Church, the former Dominican church, which was completed in 1639. Masterpieces by artists such as Jordaens, Rubens, Van Balen and Van Dyck emphasise the church’s unique appeal.

The Antwerp Zoo was founded in 1843. It is one of the oldest zoos worldwide and the oldest in Belgium. About 5.000 animals from 950 species live in the Antwerp Zoo. It also has an amazing garden and all the buildings in the zoo are listed buildings. A visit to the Antwerp Zoo is always…

Guided bike tours (individual and group bookings accepted)

Do you like photos or are you a photographer? Then do visit FoMu. It’s permanent collection shows you the history of photography. During the temporary exhibitions you can take a closer look at the work of Belgian and internationally renowned photographers.

In this historic sixteenth-century building you can take a closer look at the phenomenal collection of the OCMW (public social welfare centre). It used to be a girl’s orphanage; hence its name and a lot of the items in the collection refer to this period.

Middelheimmuseum is a unique place in Antwerp. This stunning park features an impressive art collection and amazing exhibitions. Some of the leading artists whose sculptures are on display in Middelheim Museum include: Auguste Rodin, Rik Wouters, Ai Weiwei and Erwin Wurm. The completely renovated castle – with a reception, café and museum shop – is…

Butcher’s Hall tells the story of 600 years of sound and music in Antwerp. Find out more about the enchanting history of street musicians, heralds and carillon players. Do not expect to visit a conventional instrument museum.

In the early sixteenth century the Augustinian Friars built St. Andrew’s Church in the popular St. Andrew’s neighbourhood. Inside you can see stunning Baroque altars and seventeenth-century works of art.