On Wednesday nights, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp has extended hours, closing only at 22 PM. It is a great program for the mid-week, and enjoy the long sunlight days, having a cocktail at the pop-up Madonna Cocktailbar, and explore the hip south neighbourhood of Antwerp.

Every Saturday in Antwerp the Vogelmarkt takes place around the Theaterplein. It is a hotspot for every Antwerp resident. When the weather is nice you will find the whole community here. Stroll between the stalls with fresh vegetables, fruit, fish, meat, ... but also food stalls with delicacies from all over the world. You can enjoy fresh shrimp croquettes with a glass of white wine or stop by the tapas stalls that bring the best of Spain to the city. The perfect outing for a wonderful and relaxing Saturday. The market starts at 8am and closes around 4pm.

The quays in Antwerp have been beautifully renovated. You can stroll along the waterfront and the promenade, the sunsets are simply beautiful. Pay a visit to "het Eilandje" or go via the quays in the direction of t'zuid. It's worth the walk.

Enjoy a nice city walk through different parts of the city. They have something to offer for everyone. How about a street art walk or a walk along the beautiful mansions in the Zurgenborg district? Discover parts of our city that you have never seen and feel like a tourist in your own country. Even real Antwerpers will discover places they have never seen before. A must do!

You can find the city walks via the link: https://www.visitantwerpen.be/nl/wandelen

The Vlaeykensgang with cobblestone paths dates from the year 1591 and consists of 11 authentic back houses. The name is inspired by a pie and waffle house that was established here early. You literally imagine yourself in the Middle Ages when you walk through here. Shoemakers lived in these narrow streets who had to sound the alarm bell of the Cathedral of Our Lady a little further away.It may sound idyllic to live here, but the alley was home to the city's poorest people. People lived here with large families in much too small spaces. Centuries ago, Antwerp consisted of many such alleys, but at the end of the 19th century many of these places were demolished. The Vlaeykensgang survived thanks to an antique dealer who bought the place and had it restored.

Admire "het begijnhof". A hidden, quiet spot next to the university in the downtown area. The Beguinage with its houses and Saint Catherine's Church has a beautiful courtyard garden and an orchard. Enjoy a stroll along the cobbled streets in this 17th-century oasis of tranquility.