Antwerp
About 40 min by train from Brussels
Belgium's design and diamond city, with a grand station, Rubens and Belgian beer.
Why locals go
Fashion, diamonds and Rubens, 40 minutes north.
Visiting Brussels?
At 40 min by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Brussels for your flight home.
What to book
- Rubens House
- Cathedral of Our Lady
- MAS museum rooftop
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Dinner in Het Zuid
- Rooftop view from the MAS at sunset
With friends
- Belgian beer tasting
- Shopping and bars in the fashion district
When to go
Year-round.