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Discover Antwerp
Antwerp is both a major international port and a fashion-conscious city with landmark architecture and world-class collections. Arriving at its monumental central station is part of the experience.
A spectacular station, cathedral art, fashion and dockside redevelopment.
Top sights and places worth exploring
Antwerpen-Centraal
Pause to admire the grand station hall before leaving the railway.
Cathedral of Our Lady
Explore Gothic architecture and artworks by Rubens.
MAS
Visit the museum district near the docks for panoramic city views.
Het Eilandje
Walk the regenerated waterfront quarter and stop at a café.
A practical sightseeing plan
Begin with the station interior, head into the old city, and reserve the later afternoon for the MAS district.
Treat Antwerpen-Centraal as a sight in its own right before walking towards the historic centre. The old squares and the riverfront work together well, while the MAS district is best given a separate part of the day.
Getting to Antwerp by rail
Antwerp is on major domestic routes connecting Brussels, Ghent and the Dutch border; international services may have different reservation rules.
Arrival point: Antwerpen-Centraal.
Check the exact train operator, any reservation requirement and the service's pass eligibility before you travel. The Benelux Pass does not cover travel beyond the participating network solely because a train begins or ends in the Benelux.
Antwerpen-Centraal is the useful arrival point for most visitors, but some journeys involve another Antwerp station. Check the full station name and any change of trains before choosing a hotel or timed attraction.
Practical tips and timing
Shopping streets can be busy on Saturdays; museum opening times vary.
Check attraction opening arrangements, accessible entrances and the return journey for your actual travel date. Keep outdoor plans flexible when the weather changes, and allow a margin between a train arrival and any timed admission.
Things to see and do in Antwerp
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Continue your Benelux rail journey
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Hotels and onward travel from Antwerp
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