Follow the Urban Jungle cycling route in and around Antwerp and discover some beautiful panoramas, green parks, impressive art and architecture, stores, squares and much more. Buy the cycling map with accompanying inspirational booklet for only five euros!
Discover Antwerp by bike
Fancy cycling in Antwerp? Definitely do it – a bike tour is a great way to discover the city at your own pace. Because even though Antwerp is a compact city, a lot of highlights and sights are located a bit further away from the centre. Thanks to the extensive directions and the handy map, you won't miss any of the beauty that Antwerp has to offer along the way. Tip: Don't leave in a hurry, but take your time to read the booklet first. That way, you'll know right away where you definitely want to stop.
Packed with tips
The Urban Jungle route starts and ends at Het Steen and you make your own decision as to how long you want to make it. If you cycle the route without making too many stops, you'll be on the road for two-and-a-half to three hours. Want to visit a museum along the way, have an extensive lunch or take a stroll? Then that will soon fill up your day. Thanks to the tips from three bike-loving locals, you'll know right away where to go for a nice coffee, an Antwerp delicacy or a trendy store. And just for you, we've listed 10 places where you can take great some Instagram photos and videos for TikTok.
Highlights
Listing all the highlights is a hopeless task, as the sights follow each other in rapid succession. These hits are sure to catch your eye along the way:
- Het Steen: the oldest preserved building in Antwerp has been fully renovated
- Central Station: one of the world's most beautiful train stations
- MAS | Museum aan de Stroom on the Eilandje
- Port House: an architectural gem on the border between the city and the port
- The beautiful belle-èpoque architecture of Zurenborg
- Middelheim open-air museum
- Left Bank on the other side of the Scheldt
Discover some more distant sights
Want to make it a longer journey of discovery? Take one of the suggested routes to, for example, the charming village of Lillo in the middle of the port or to the hidden gem De Oude Landen, a nature reserve in Ekeren. Too much to do at once? Make plans right away for your next cycling tour in Antwerp, because this is somewhere you can keep exploring. Especially by bike.