For the first time in more than four decades, trains are once again stopping on Antwerp’s … PHOTOS | Presenting Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station anno 2026Read more
History
Flanders moves to address WWII-looted art with new decree and restitution commission
The Flemish Government has approved a draft decree establishing a permanent restitution commission to address claims … Flanders moves to address WWII-looted art with new decree and restitution commissionRead more
PRESENTATION | ‘Unwilling to know: rethinking the history of male homosexuality in Europe (1870–1965)’
Although ‘Unwilling to know: rethinking the history of male homosexuality in Europe (1870–1965)‘ by Wannes Dupont … PRESENTATION | ‘Unwilling to know: rethinking the history of male homosexuality in Europe (1870–1965)’Read more
RED STAR LINE MUSEUM | ‘Drifting Belgians’, the incredible journey of the ghost walkers, until 30 August 2026
Since 1 April 2026, the exhibition ‘Drifting Belgians‘ has been on view at the Red Star … RED STAR LINE MUSEUM | ‘Drifting Belgians’, the incredible journey of the ghost walkers, until 30 August 2026Read more
Antwerp museums open over 2026 Easter weekend while most city services close
Museums and heritage institutions across Antwerp will remain open on Easter Sunday 5 April and Easter … Antwerp museums open over 2026 Easter weekend while most city services closeRead more
BELGIUM | Overtourism was already an issue… in 1926
Complaints about overcrowding, disruptive visitors and pressure on cities may feel like a distinctly modern problem, … BELGIUM | Overtourism was already an issue… in 1926Read more
Flanders continues to grow as a tourist destination with over 15 million visitors in 2025
Flanders is becoming increasingly popular as a tourist destination. In 2025, an estimated 15.4 million people … Flanders continues to grow as a tourist destination with over 15 million visitors in 2025Read more
ANTWERP | Museum Plantin-Moretus’ ‘Plantin’s Plants’ exhibition until 2 August 2026
In 2026, the Museum Plantin-Moretus in Antwerp is celebrating the 500th birthday of Carolus Clusius (1526-1609), … ANTWERP | Museum Plantin-Moretus’ ‘Plantin’s Plants’ exhibition until 2 August 2026Read more
ANTWERP | Archaeologists uncover remains of 16th-century citadel of Alba, also ammunition from the Siege of Antwerp (1832) found
Archaeological research is currently being carried out in the South neighbourhood of Antwerp ahead of the … ANTWERP | Archaeologists uncover remains of 16th-century citadel of Alba, also ammunition from the Siege of Antwerp (1832) foundRead more
WEST FLANDERS | Westhoek World War I ‘Monuments & Moments’ themed year 2027-2028
From 16 June 2027 to 11 November 2028, the Province of West Flanders, together with Westtoer/Toerisme … WEST FLANDERS | Westhoek World War I ‘Monuments & Moments’ themed year 2027-2028Read more