Merksem Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland is just one of the places to see in Boom, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Add the area's stunning cathedral or shops to your travel plans.
Antwerp Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Antwerp Zoo during your travels in Antwerp? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Antwerp Market Square
Spend an hour or two people watching beneath 16th-century buildings in Antwerp’s cultural heart.
Green Square
Learn about the local history of Antwerp when you spend time at Green Square. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Museum Aan de Stroom
Learn about Antwerp’s history and culture at this stunningly designed museum, perched next to the seafront and offering 360-degree views of the city.
Cathedral of Our Lady
The tallest church in Belgium is a stunning example of Gothic architecture and houses a number of European masterpieces.
Activities
Antwerp: Diamond & Jewish Quarter Walking Tour
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp
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Other neighbourhoods around Merksem
Duivelshoek
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Duivelshoek. You might want to make time for a stop at Sportpaleis or Lotto Arena.
Deurne
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Deurne. You might want to make time for a stop at Rivierenhof Castle or Ring Road.
Borgerhout
Borgerhout might not have many top sights, but Lotto Arena and Sportpaleis are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Seefhoek
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Seefhoek and surrounding area, you can visit Chocolate Nation and Queen Elizabeth Hall.
De Kaaien
Waterfront views and bars are highlights of De Kaaien. Make a stop by Red Star Line Museum or Port of Antwerp while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Antwerp Port House Tram Stop to get around town.
Amandus - Atheneum
Unique features of Amandus - Atheneum include the bars and spas. Make a stop by Chocolate Nation or National Museum of Customs and Excise while you're exploring the area.