Your meeting in Antwerp's oldest building: Het Steen

Choose Antwerp's oldest and one of its most iconic buildings as your meeting venue: the medieval castle Het Steen. From a product presentation or an exhibition with a view of the Scheldt to a creative brainstorming session and aperitifs on the roof terrace, the halls and spaces of Het Steen offer plenty of inspiration and possibilities.

Het Steen

As the oldest building in Antwerp, Het Steen has had many functions over the centuries: from castle to prison and from sawmill to maritime museum. After an extensive renovation, the building on the Scheldt shines today as a visitor centre, cruise terminal and attraction. A wonderful combination of old and new, in the centre of Antwerp, near numerous restaurants, cafés, hotels and museums.

Several people walk through the courtyard of a medieval castle: Het Steen.

Aerial view of the Grote Markt, City Hall and surroundings.

Spacious cruise terminal

Antwerp is a well-known mooring point for sea and river cruises. Unlike other cruise ports, where passengers often have to take a bus to reach a city, you can walk from the cruise terminal in Het Steen to Antwerp's historic centre in less than five minutes. If there is no cruise ship docked, you can rent the cruise terminal for your meeting, presentation, lecture or reception. †The views are sure to impress your attendees, and the open nature of this shell space (275 sq. ft.) allows for any atmosphere and setting. Let your imagination run wild! Standing tables and chairs are available, and we are happy to personalise the three fixed screens for you.

Capacity: up to 300 people (for a standing reception).
Surface area: 275 m²
Price: from 550 euros, excluding VAT

Two people stand on the steps of a medieval building at sunset, looking at the view. In the background a cruise ship.

A cruise ship moors at the pontoon in the Historic Center of Antwerp. People walk on the quays next to it.

Some people stand at the entrance to a modern walkway at the cruise terminal.

The Antwerp Story

The Antwerp Story is the brand-new attraction at Het Steen. Follow the experience trail through eleven rooms, discover the history of Antwerp and get to know the districts, the museums and famous people from Antwerp. How about a model of the Boerentoren that you can sit in? Or a 360° projection of the port? Or a hologram of a fashion designer? Give your participants a unique experience and book a visit to The Antwerp Story exclusively for your group. 75 people can visit the attraction at once. Meanwhile, you can welcome and entertain the other visitors at the cruise terminal.

Available: every day from 6pm
Only bookable in conjunction with the cruise terminal
Capacity: up to 175 people over four hours (75 people can visit The Antwerp Story at once)
Surface area: 279 m²
Price: from 1,500 euros, excluding VAT

A man and two children walk by and look at large vertically hanging screens with pictures.

A room whose walls and ceiling display digital images.

Two visitors walk through an exhibition space in Het Steen.

Lounge area with outdoor terrace

After the opening hours of The Antwerp Story, you can rent the attraction's lounge area in combination with the outdoor terrace for your event. Thanks to the presence of tables, stools and patio chairs, this space of (in total) 230 m² is the perfect location to drink a toast with your guests, while enjoying a beautiful view of the Scheldt, Left Bank and downtown.

Available: every day from 6pm
Capacity: up to 156 people (standing reception)
Surface area: 230 m²
Price: from 420 euros, excluding VAT

White empty chairs on the roof terrace of a building. In the background, the Scheldt River flows.

Het Steen, access portal to the roof terrace.

Boekentoren Boardroom

Looking for a space for up to eight people to brainstorm or meet together? The 26.5 m² 'Boekentoren Boardroom' is ideally suited for this purpose. Make use of the mobile screen to encourage creativity. Coffee, tea and water are included in the price.

Capacity: up to 8 people
Surface area: 26.5 m²
Price: from 120 euros, excluding VAT

Boardroom The Antwerp Story

Looking for a larger meeting room for your group? The Antwerp Story Boardroom is a beautiful room (47.5 m² – suitable for up to twelve people) central to the attraction's route. Again, you can make use of a mobile screen and coffee, tea and water are included in the price.

Capacity: up to 12 people
Surface area: 47.5 m²
Price: from 225 euros, excluding VAT

Get in touch

Contact hetsteen@antwerpen.be to request your pricing quote and to discuss all the possibilities bespreken. We look forward to hosting your meeting or event at Het Steen!