Day Trips & Beyond — Antwerp Travel Guides

Mar 12, 2025

Just an hour from Antwerp, visit the historic city of Ghent or take a 30-minute train ride to Bruges, both offering rich culture and charming sights.

Jan 6, 2026

The Kempen Cycling Day features a 60-kilometer route through the scenic heathlands and historic castles of Antwerp, with average summer temperatures around 22°C. Local breweries such as De Koninck offer guided tours at €10 per person, including tastings of their renowned amber beer, providing a taste of the region’s rich brewing heritage.

Jan 6, 2026

Mechelen and Lier, just 25 kilometers apart, showcase medieval architecture. The St. Rumbold's Cathedral in Mechelen, dating back to 1200, features a tower standing 97 meters tall. A day trip costs around €10 for a round trip by train, while local eateries charge approximately €15 for a meal.

Jan 6, 2026

A day trip from Antwerp to Brussels covers approximately 45 kilometers. Visitors can enjoy the Grand Place, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1998, and admire comic book murals scattered throughout the city. Train tickets cost around €10 each way, with a journey time of about 45 minutes.

Jan 6, 2026

A train from Antwerp to Ghent covers 60 kilometers in about 30 minutes, with fares starting at €10. Ghent's Gravensteen Castle, dating back to 1180, charges €12 for entry. Local specialties like Waterzooi can be found for around €15 at various eateries throughout the city.

Jan 6, 2026

A train from Antwerp to Bruges takes approximately 1 hour and costs around €17 one-way. The distance between the two cities is about 100 kilometers. Visitors can enjoy Bruges' Market Square, home to the Belfry, which was completed in 1240 and rises 83 meters high.