The Antwerp Tourist Guide is written by a husband and wife team who live in Belgium and who want to share their passion for it with you.

When you are planning a trip there is no substitute for local knowledge. I'm a local and I know all there is to know about my home town, Antwerp Belgium. But after a while even the most knowledgeable, locals may not appreciate all the great things right in front of them. This is where my wife's perspective comes in handy. Amanda is a Canadian and has moved to Belgium about 5 years ago.

She loves to discover all the attractions Belgium has to offer and share them on our website.

Find out about Belgian Culture and the most known belgian inventions like Belgium Chocolate, Belgium Beer and all about Belgian Waffles.

Visit the Capital of Belgium - and checkout the top things to do and see in Brussels the city of food, café culture, Art Nouveau and the surreal.

Let our seasoned traveler and local expert team provide impartial and up-to-date information for the next time you plan to visit Antwerp. We do research and collect comments and revues of all the best places to Eat, Drink, and top things to do and see in Antwerp.

Choose a hotel to suit any budget or go for one of the Designer Bed and Breakfast that have taken off in recent times as locals convert homes into cutting-edge accommodation to keep abreast with the Antwerp's image.

If you have more time check out other famous Belgium cities like:

Bruges - Belgium's most popular destination and one of Western Europe's most visited medieval cities.

Waterloo - Belgium's main tourist attraction, with hundreds of thousands visitors coming each year to look over the plains from the Lion of Waterloo.

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Why visit Antwerp Belgium?

It has a sophisticated charm and a metropolitan feel but predominant seaside resort flair. A plethora of patios, the yacht harbor and the river Scheldt make even the locals feel like they are on vacation here!

It is a stylish European city filled with the monuments of a wealthy medieval and Renaissance period. It is the the fashion capital and the Diamond Center of the World.

It has:

• A vibrant nightlife
• World-class shopping
• Stunning architecture
• Great music scene

Culture vultures, fashionistas, romantics, foodies – There is something for everyone. Antwerp is dotted with Diamonds, Excellent dining venues, superb museums and galleries, antiques, fashion, shops, Parks and Gardens.

Day trip? Short break? Longer stay?

Whether you’re a first time visitor to Antwerp and need some basic information on Antwerp Tourism to get your bearing or you have been here before and are looking for new places to discover – let us be your guide to Restaurants, Hotels, Museums, Attractions, Shopping, Culture and more.

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Where is Antwerp

How to get to Antwerp and Cheap Travel

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Unique Belgium attractions in Antwerp.

Things to do and see around Antwerp

If you are hesitating whether to put Antwerp Belgium, on your itinerary please check out our website and Picture Gallery to see what our city has to offer. It was designed for easy browsing so that you can get the most out of your trip.

When you do come to Antwerp - make sure you live like a local. Avoid chain hotels and opt for inns and hostels. Get away from the touristy areas to find the truly wonderful parts of Antwerp - but be warned - when strolling the shopping district of the Meir, you'll feel out of place if you're not fashionably turned out. If you return often, rather than maintaining a second home, consider buying a resort property. Hire a timeshare broker to help you find the right one. Further, purchase a membership in an exchange program like RCI points, and try unique resorts in thousands of locations.