Port city · fashion · art · a European trading spirit
From the monumental station to the Scheldt, explore Antwerp's art, fashion and port heritage — with practical city guides for curious travellers.
Antwerp Compass
Things to doThe places that tell the city's story: art, architecture, museums and memorable walks.↗02
EventsSeasonal highlights and reasons to explore the city at a different time of year.↗03
Where to stayChoose an area that works for your plans, rather than booking by price alone.↗04Eat & drinkA first taste of the city, from everyday favourites to places worth slowing down for.↗05ItinerariesRealistic routes with room for a coffee, a museum and an unexpected detour.↗06
Plan your tripTrains, parking, city passes and practical decisions made simpler.↗Antwerp Compass / Editor's selection
Bart Ros / UnsplashSee Antwerp in one day on a realistic route from Central Station to the cathedral and Scheldt, then choose the MAS or a fashion-and-art detour.
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Frans Ruiter / UnsplashPlan the best Antwerp museums, including MAS, KMSKA, MoMu, Rubenshuis and Plantin-Moretus, with important renovation closures for 2026.
Read the guide ↗Aron Marinelli / UnsplashYour guide to Winter in Antwerp 2026–27: Christmas market locations, daily hours, ice skating, festive streets and transport tips.
Read the guide ↗Michiel Annaert / UnsplashA thoughtful introduction to eating in Antwerp, from hand-shaped biscuits and local beer to traditional dishes and port-city cafés.
Read the guide ↗Kaja Sariwating / UnsplashPlan parking in Antwerp: compare garages and park-and-ride with LEZ rules and city access before driving.
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Maarten Brakkee / UnsplashPractical transport options for arriving in Antwerp by train, plane or local transport, with official journey-planning sources.
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