
After 538 steps, you’ll be on the Sky Walk which affords a panoramic view of the Grote Markt and indeed the whole city. On your way to the top, stop and catch your breath in six rooms, each of which s...
Brussels Zavantem International Airport is the largest international airport in Belgium. It's located in the town of Zavantum, which lies about 20 minutes by train from Brussels City Centre. You'll find loads to do in Brussels, which is one of Europe’s must-see cities thanks to its rich culture, lively arts scene and huge variety of shops, cafés, restaurants, galleries and bars. The city is also known for its vibrant art and architecture, offering plenty of opportunities to explore its fascinating culture.
Hoppa can help make your journey run smoothly with our excellent airport transfers options. While waiting for your flight at Brussels Zavantem Airport, make the most of the amenities on offer. Here you’ll find a number of shops and restaurants, as well as a few smaller shops and convenience stores. If you want to grab a bite to eat or relax with a drink before your flight, there’s plenty of choice.
Hoppa can provide you with a range of quick and convenient Brussels Zavantem International Airport transfers. The airport is the main gateway to Belgium for many and from the airport you can easily reach the country’s top destinations, whether you choose to go to Brussels or somewhere further away, such as Bruges, a thriving port city known for its extensive canal network and romantic atmosphere.
Destination | Distance (approx.) | Duration (approx.) | |
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Brussels City Centre | 21 km | 29 min | |
Ghent | 67 km | 70 min | |
Bruges | 110 km | 85 min | |
Charleroi City | 70 km | 68 min | |
Waterloo (Belgium) | 25 km | 25 min |
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After 538 steps, you’ll be on the Sky Walk which affords a panoramic view of the Grote Markt and indeed the whole city. On your way to the top, stop and catch your breath in six rooms, each of which s...
Welcome to the Museum Hof van Busleyden! Step into this majestic and magnificent Renaissance palace in Mechelen, the capital of the Burgundian Netherlands. Find out more about the surprising Burgundia...
History and architecture enthusiasts will feel at home in Mechelen straightaway, particularly when it comes to viewing the palaces of Margaret of York and Margaret of Austria! The residence of the reg...
Beguines are women who lived together and together sustained themselves. The charming, narrow streets of the beguinages are an oasis of peace and a wonderful place for a quiet stroll. Its typical Flem...
Travel five hundred years back in time to the days when Mechelen was the capital of the Netherlands. As the city was also the seat of Margareta of Austria’s court, scores of Burgundian noblemen settle...
For a whole new take on the city centre, opt for a boat ride from Haverwerf through the marina and the sluice dock. Look out for the Vismarkt (Fish Market), the Grootbrug (Large Bridge), the Botanical...
Between 1942 and 1944 Kazerne Dossin was used by the Nazis as a SS assembly point. Here more than 25,000 Jews and gypsies were put on the train for Auschwitz-Birkenau. Now it is the site of the new Me...
On the edge of the beguinage you’ll find Het Anker, the authentic brewery where the Gouden Carolus is brewed. Charles V’s favourite tipple back in the sixteenth century, in 2012 this specialist beer w...
Mechelen has churches galore and each contains a profusion of religious treasures. There are no fewer than eight historical churches in the city centre, each well worth a visit! The coloured light whi...
If you’d like to see something of authentic Mechelen, do as the Mechelaars do and soak up the atmosphere around Lamot brewery. The old brewery was converted into an ultramodern conference and heritage...
Originally oats were unloaded and traded here. Oats used to be synonymous with grain and Mechelen had the exclusive staple rights to grain. Boats carrying grain had to tie up in Mechelen and offer the...
When the city acquired the staple for salt in 1301, the historic quay on the Grootbrug or Large Bridge was renamed the \u0027Zoutwerf\u0027 or Salt Wharf. You will immediately notice the two authe...
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OpeningHours
Most shops are open Monday-Saturday 10.00-18.00
Population
81,000
TouristInformation
Toerisme en UiT in Mechelen Schepenhuis Vleeshouwersstraat 6 2800 Mechelen Phone: +32 15 29 76 54 E-mail: visit@mechelen.be Winter season November1st to March 31st Monday to Saturday: 10.00-16.00 hrs Sunday and public holidays: 12.30-16.00 hrs Summer season April 1st to October 31st Monday to Friday: 10.00-17.00 hrs Saturday: 10.00-16.00 Sunday and public holidays: 12.30-16.00 hrs
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