Belgium travel guide
What to see in Antwerp
The city of Rubens, diamonds, fashion and a spectacular railway station.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from March to October
Antwerp highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Central Station
One of the most beautiful in the world.
- Cathedral of Our Lady
With paintings by Rubens.
- Rubens House
His home and studio.
- Plantin-Moretus Museum
A historic printing house.
- MAS
A museum with a rooftop viewpoint over the port.
Day trips from Antwerp
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Antwerp
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Antwerp are from March to October.
- Jan with warnings
- Feb with warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov with warnings
- Dec with warnings
- from November to February
Grey, cold and rainy
The days are short and it rains often; in December, though, there are the Christmas markets.
What to do: For strolling, April to September; for Christmas markets, December.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: the brasserie. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Belgium guide.
Frequently asked questions about Antwerp
What to see in Antwerp?
Central Station, Cathedral of Our Lady, Rubens House, Plantin-Moretus Museum and MAS.
What to see in Antwerp in one day?
Don’t miss Central Station, Cathedral of Our Lady, Rubens House, Plantin-Moretus Museum and MAS. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Antwerp?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Antwerp are from March to October.
What day trips can you take from Antwerp?
Antwerp.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.