Welcome to Antwerp, Belgium’s capital of cool
Museums, shops, architecture, an interesting food culture: whatever is on your checklist, Antwerp has something to offer.
Belgium’s second city and biggest port is Antwerp and without a doubt, this charming city is the country’s capital of cool. It's long been a powerful magnet for everyone from fashion moguls and club queens to art lovers and diamond dealers.
Port House
Zaha Hadid Architects' design of the Antwerp Port Authority's head office puts the Port of Antwerp on the architectural world map. The Port House symbolizes the dynamic and innovative nature of the Port of Antwerp. The building is the workplace of 500 employees and a meeting place for the many international contacts of the Antwerp port community.
More than a pleasant stay
Feeling hungry after your shopping trip? Looking for that ideal spot for a date? Or are you just fond of food and drink? Here you will discover the best of what culinary Antwerp has to offer - from quaint restaurants to superb cocktail bars. Expect original flavours, innovative concepts and, above all, top quality.
See and do
Antwerp is a metropolis on a human scale. Discover our vibrant attractions, ranging from interesting museums and fun sights right through to surprising spots and architectural delights. From Het Steen, the highlight of your visit to a dazzling nightlife: you'll never tire of Antwerp!
Cradle of fashion
Antwerp residents are trendsetters. Something which is noticeable from the many innovative pop-ups and fledgling start-ups that you come across while shopping, and which also comes to life, of course, in the fashion district. Here, haute couture is not only in the many boutiques, but also on the streets, in the museum (MoMu) and at college. The fashion department of the Royal Academy is one of the world’s most influential: the Six of Antwerp, Martin Margiela, Bruno Pieters … they all graduated here. Even today, many of the great promises, who come to study here, often use the city as their testing ground to launch their label. Here, you can be the first to buy from the designers of tomorrow.