Fancy spending the day shopping in fashion city Antwerp? Endless shopping fun guaranteed! Explore the most famous shopping streets which are certainly worth a visit.
Meir
Antwerp’s most famous shopping street is home to large retail chains such as Zara, H&M and Uniqlo. While shopping, be sure to admire the stately rococo-style buildings that adorn this shopping street. Tip: the Stadsfeestzaal, a majestic shopping centre in an old city palace, is an absolute must-see here.
Kammenstraat
Close to the Groenplaats, you can find the trendy Kammenstraat. Does you fashion taste crave something more eye-catching? Here you can find cool brands such as Belgian label Arte with its graphic prints. A visit to the vintage clothes shops is also recommended.
Schuttershofstraat
Schuttershofstraat, with its boutiques of high-end luxury labels such as Hermès, Natan and Chanel, is located in the heart of the Latin Quarter. Time for a break from shopping? Settle down on a terrace at the Graanmarkt and enjoy the green surroundings.
Wilde Zee, 5 cosy and traffic-free streets
Wilde Zee with its 5 cosy and traffic-free streets: Korte Gasthuisstraat, Wiegstraat, Lombardenvest, Groendalstraat and Schrijnwerkersstraat. Here you can explore trendy boutiques such as Sienna Goodies, pick up a new pair of shoes at Sacha or shop for colourful clothing from the trendy label Essentiel Antwerp. Or enjoy delicious bread or biscuits from the famous family-run Bakkerij Goossens.
Nationalestraat, Lombardenvest and Steenhouwersvest
Well-known fashion labels such as Dries van Noten, Christian Wijnants, A.F. Vandevorst, Stephan Schneider and many others are all to be found in Nationalestraat, Lombardenvest and Steenhouwersvest. There are also many jewellery shops in this fashion district, including Wouters & Hendrix. Be sure to pay a visit to the Fashion Museum which houses the largest collection of Belgian fashion.
Kloosterstraat
Lovers of ancient treasures are in the right place in the Kloosterstraat. Here you can find many antique shops, original furniture shops and concept stores. Visit the trendy jewellery shop Anna+Nina or score a unique vintage cupboard at antique shop Blue Fonz. Extra nice: the shops in the Kloosterstraat are also open on Sundays.