Green oasis in the centre

Need a break during your shopping trip or city walk? Thanks to its central location, the Stadspark is never far away. Enjoy the beautiful design in romantic landscape style during your walk. You can take the perfect Instagram photo on the wrought-iron Keilig bridge, named after the park’s designer. Fancy a drink and a bite to eat? Grand Café Capital is a popular spot.

Also read our article about six delightful terraces in the greenery. 

A breath of fresh air with a view over the Scheldt river

On Het Eilandje, the Droogdokkenpark offers you a wonderful view of the river and the city skyline. A perfect place to get some fresh air and clear your head completely. 

Relax among unusual plants and herbs

You must at least do it once: leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and step into the historical Botanical Garden. It is small, but at the same time very pleasant to sit in, with an exceptional collection of plants, shrubs and herbs surrounding you. Foodies, pay attention: you are next to the five-star hotel Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp, where you can find many refined restaurants. 

Sacred silence in the Begijnhof

In the lively student district, you only have to step through a wooden gate to enter another world. Here, devout women once lived in a community and you can tell that by the intimate atmosphere. Stroll along the cobblestones and admire the typical houses, the beautiful courtyard garden and Saint Catharine’s church. 

New park on Het Zuid

Has it been a while since you were last in Antwerp? Regularly returning is the message, because the city is changing rapidly. The Gedempte Zuiderdokken is transforming from a large car park into a new and versatile park, with playgrounds, sports fields and a quiet garden. Be sure to visit it when you are discovering Het Zuid and Nieuw Zuid.

Dancing in the fountains

On a beautiful day, the vast fields of Park Spoor Noord invite you to play sport, have a picnic or relax. The two lovely water playgrounds offer fun for young and old and Bar Noord provides pizzas cooked on a wood-fired oven, finger food and fresh cocktails.

Top art and nature

Under stately trees, along wide footpaths and on green lawns, you can discover world-class sculpture in Middelheimpark. Feel like a longer walk? Then also discover the neighbouring parks Vogelenzang and Park Den Brandt, where you can pick delicious fruit in the picking garden (best period: between July and September). Stop by Murni’s for a tasty takeaway, because a picnic is always a good idea.

Looking for more picnic spots? Discover our options for enjoying a tasty bite outdoors.

Père Lachaise van Antwerpen

Cemeteries are also often beautiful settings for a relaxing walk. In Hoboken, the peaceful Schoonselhof extends over a green area of 84 hectares. You can discover historical mausoleums, military plots and a castle here. Pick up the brochure at the main entrance and spot the last resting place of famous Antwerp residents such as singer La Esterella, actor Julien Schoenaerts and cartoonist Jef Nys.