Antwerp is an ideal destination for a city trip or just a lovely weekend away. Experience the city with its many culture, architecture, gastronomy, fashion and shopping opportunities. Van der Valk Hotel Antwerp is of course the starting point of a city trip. After a good night's sleep in one of our hotel rooms and a good breakfast, you can start exploring the many attractions of Antwerp.
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Main Market Square
Grote Markt is the magnificent historic square in the old city centre. The square is lined with beautiful guild houses and other historic buildings, which make it one of the main attractions in Antwerp. It is …
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Groenplaats
Groenplaats is another square in the city centre worth visiting. This square has an abundance of terraces and is the perfect place to start exploring the city centre. The Meir, the Nationalestraat and the Cathedral …
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Central Station
Antwerp's Central Station is an absolute must-see. Why? Because it is a truly magnificent railway station. It was elected 'the most beautiful railway station in Europe' by visitors of Stedentripper.com (city …
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Bird Market
Every Sunday, thousands of tourists visit the bird market in Theaterplein (theatre square) in the theatre district. The square was renovated in 2008, and there is now a large canopy that partly covers the bird …
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MAS Museum
Antwerp is a major European port situated on the river Schelde, which flows endlessly to the sea. For many centuries, Antwerp has been a place where people from all over the world meet and exchange experiences, …
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Antwerp Zoo
In the middle of the city, the Antwerp Zoo is situated next to the central station. The Zoo opened in 1843 and is one of the eldest in Belgium. In the beautiful 19th-century park you can spot hundreds of animals such …
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De Koninck Brewery
The renovated Town Brewery offers visitors an interactive tour. The large vats, the brewing process and the skills involved... its's all very impressive, also to those who don't like beer. And those who do …
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Antwerps Soprtpaleis
The Sportpaleis is the venue in Antwerp where not only sports events are organised, but pop and rock concerts as well. All the big names in the music world have performed here. On this website under …
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Wijnegem Shopping Center
The Wijnegem Shopping Center covers an area of 61,913 square metres and boasts over 250 shops. Here, you can comfortably shop around under cover and, if you want, break for lunch. The Center also regularly organises …
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Antwerp International Airport
Antwerp International Airport is 'just around the corner' of the hotel, only 2.6 km away. The airport can easily be reached by car or public transport. …
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Winter in Antwerp
Although Antwerp does not have any mountains, it is a perfect destination for a winter holiday. The Christmas market and the fireworks on New Year's Eve are very popular events. But there is much more to enjoy …