Antwerp, Belgium Transportation
Antwerp: Recommended excursions
Brasschaat
The small town is located about 15 kilometers northeast of Antwerp in the nature reserve “Kalmthoutse Heide”. Because of the park, it is also called the “Versaille Antwerp”.
Kalmthoutse Heide
This nature reserve, which is a popular destination, extends a few kilometers north of Antwerp, Belgium according to extrareference. Extensive hikes can be undertaken in the heather, dune and marshland landscape. The intact shifting dunes are worth seeing. In the area is also the small village of Tongerlo with its Norbertine monastery.
Lier
The small Flemish provincial town with its 31,000 residents is located about 15 kilometers southeast of Antwerp. It gives an insight into the cosiness of Flemish provincial life. A visit to the “Rococo House” from the 18th century, which is in the style of Louis XV. the Gothic “Fleischhaus” (Vleeshuis) from 1451, the Gothic “St. Gummaruskerk” (1378-1540) and the numerous splendid guild houses from the 16th century. The most famous sight is the “Zimmer Tower”, which is one of the old fortifications of the city. Since 1830 it has been adorned with the “anniversary watch”, which consists of 13 different timepieces. In addition to the time, it shows, among other things, the signs of the zodiac and the phases of the moon.
Postel
This large monastery is located about 55 kilometers east of Antwerp. It houses an extensive library with some very old examples of Antwerp book printing.
Tongerlo
The small village of Tongerlo is located about 35 kilometers southeast of Antwerp. The biggest attraction is a Norbertine monastery from the 12th century. In the monastery is the “Da Vinci Museum”, in which exactly one picture can be admired. It is a copy of da Vinci’s world-famous painting “The Last Supper”. The copy comes from Andrea Solario, a student of the Italian master and was made around 1500.
Weert
The traditional Flemish country life can be experienced in this village on the Scheldt with only about 350 residents. Located about 20 kilometers southwest of Antwerp, Weert is a good starting point for exploring the Scheldland.
Antwerp: arrival and transport
General
Maximum speed
There is a maximum speed of 50 km / h for vehicles in the entire city.
Alcohol
per mille limit The maximum permitted blood alcohol level for drivers of motor vehicles. is 0.5 per mille.
Airports
Antwerp international Airport
www.antwerpairport.be
Luchthavenlei 1 Antwerp Airport
is about 2 kilometers from the city center. It is connected to the city center and the main train station via a bus line. Several airlines head for destinations within Europe from here.
Station
Centraal Station –
Koningin Central Station Astridplein 27
Completed in 1905, the station building has a huge waiting room, which is spanned by a mighty dome with large arched windows. From the outside, the building looks like a palace. The train station is centrally located and connects the city with Europe.
Bus station
Centraal Station
Franklin Rooseveltplaats
From the bus station, which can be easily reached by public transport, buses run to national and international destinations.
Tram
Antwerp has 12 tram lines that cover most of the city. Trams and buses are the best mode of transport to get to know the city. The last line opened in October 2007!
Subway
The “Premetro Antwerp” runs underground in the city center and above ground in the other parts of the city. Together with the bus and tram networks, this “part-time subway” forms the city’s local transport system.
Buses
The bus network is well developed and reaches all parts of the city. A tariff system applies to buses, trams and the “Premetro Antwerpen”.
Taxi
Several taxi companies offer their services in Antwerp. As in other European cities, they can be called by phone or waved over from the roadside without any problems.
Boat and ferry
Harbor tour
A 2 ½ hour harbor tour through the huge cargo and passenger port of the city starts from quay 14. Information is available from the tourist office at the “Grote Markt”. The tour is probably the best way to get to know the third largest port in Europe.
Scheldt
tour From the “Steeplein” various excursion boats set out on short or sometimes several-hour tours on the Scheldt. This is also the best place to inquire about at the tourist office.
Bicycle
The bike is possibly the best way to get around town. At least it is usually the fastest. Bicycles are very popular with the residents and are also increasingly used by tourists. Several rental shops offer their bikes by the day or by the hour. Recently, professionally guided bicycle city tours have also been offered.
