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Herentals
ℹ️Practical info — Herentals
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Start at the Grote Markt to admire the historical Lakenhal (Cloth Hall); it's the first-rate central point for orientation.
- Rent a bike to access the vast Kempen cycling node network (Knooppunten) that begins right on the city's edge.
- Look out for the Bovenpoort and Zandpoort during your walk, the impressive last remnants of the medieval city walls.
- Friday morning is market day, making the center lively and spirited, though it means parking can be a bit tricky.
🍽 Food
Look for these slightly crisp local waffles in bakeries along the Zandstraat shopping street.
Enjoy a local craft beer in one of the traditional, cozy brown cafes situated on the Grote Markt.
A classic and delicious choice in local brasseries in the town center during the mussel season.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
The primary shopping artery of the city, lined with both independent boutiques and well-known retail brands.
Held on the Grote Markt, it is excellent for stocking up on fresh produce, cheeses, and authentic local snacks.
Step inside this historical courtyard for an immediate sense of peace and quiet away from the busy shopping streets.
Walk or cycle along the banks of the Kleine Nete river for a relaxing and peaceful nature escape.
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Herentals is a pleasant historic city in the province of Antwerp and is considered the historic capital of the Kempen region. The city has well preserved its medieval structure and impresses with its central Grote Markt, featuring the magnificent 15th-century Cloth Hall (Lakenhal) crowned by a slender belfry that is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Herentals looks back on a long tradition in the cloth trade and shoe manufacturing. In addition to its historical significance, the city is today primarily known as a green and sporty oasis; the extensive pine forests, especially the Peertsbos nature reserve, invite visitors to cycle and hike. Herentals is also an important transport hub for inland waterway vessels, strategically located at the intersection of the Albert Canal and the Bocholt-Herentals Canal.
- Location: Belgium
- Top sights: Kasteel Le Paige · Besloten Hof · Langendonk
- Nearby: Geel (11 km)
- Population: ~25.912
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 3 |
| Rain mm | 69 | 62 | 56 | 40 | 60 | 63 | 74 | 79 | 54 | 61 | 68 | 77 |
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Sights in the town Herentals (18)
Besloten Hof⛪ religious
A former monastery in Herentals, known for its historical architecture and tranquility.
Foxy Herentals🎭 culture
A local theatre in Herentals that regularly presents various performances.
CultuurCentrum 't Schaliken🎭 culture
A modern cultural centre and theatre in the heart of Herentals.
Huis van Tichelen🏛 museum
An art gallery in Herentals showing rotating exhibitions by local and national artists.
Sint-Waldetrudiskerk⛪ religious
This Gothic church in Herentals houses significant religious artworks.
Bovenpoort🛡️ fortress
The only preserved medieval city gate of Herentals, dating from the 14th century.
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