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Kapellen
ℹ️Practical info — Kapellen
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- Take the train to Antwerp for a day trip; it's much faster than driving and avoids expensive parking.
- Rent a bike to explore the leafy residential avenues and nearby nature reserves.
- The town is very flat and bike-friendly, but watch out for priority rules on roundabouts.
- Visit the local tourist office for maps of the military heritage, including old bunkers.
🍽 Food
Grab a classic Belgian cone of fries with mayonnaise at a local frituur near the main square.
Enjoy a strong local Trappist beer at a traditional brown cafe in the center.
Pick up some artisanal Belgian chocolates from a confectionery on Antwerpsesteenweg.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
A convenient local indoor shopping center for fashion and daily needs.
Visit the Thursday morning market on the Dorpsplein for fresh produce and local cheese.
A large, well-maintained municipal park in the center, first-rate for a peaceful stroll or a picnic.
A beautiful, quiet wooded area just outside the center, convenient for a morning walk.
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Kapellen is an affluent residential municipality in the province of Antwerp, renowned for its extensive green spaces and stately mansions. Located just north of the city of Antwerp, it serves as a prestigious retreat for commuters seeking a balance between urban proximity and rural tranquility. The town's historical significance is underlined by its military past, specifically the Fort of Kapellen, which was a key component of the Brialmont fortress ring protecting Antwerp. Residents and visitors enjoy several large parks and nature reserves, such as Wolvenberg and the scenic Muisbroek area. The town’s architectural fabric is a mix of modern luxury homes and historic 19th-century villas, with the Starrenhof Castle standing as a prominent landmark. Kapellen also has a strong equestrian tradition and is known for hosting regional horse riding events. Interestingly, the 'Irish Town' neighborhood reflects a unique chapter of local history involving British and Irish military presence after World War I. Today, Kapellen is a lively community with a thriving retail sector and a high standard of living, consistently ranked among the most desirable areas in Flanders.
- Location: Belgium
- Top sights: Redoute van Kapellen · Oude Landen · Theater Magique
- Nearby: Brasschaat (4 km)
- Population: ~26.410
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 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 4 |
| Rain mm | 73 | 62 | 55 | 37 | 58 | 62 | 77 | 81 | 61 | 69 | 73 | 81 |
Geography
Facts
- The Fort of Kapellen was built between 1893 and 1897 to defend the city of Antwerp from invasion.
- The municipality covers 37.11 square kilometers and has a population of around 27,000.
- Starrenhof Castle is a significant architectural landmark dating from the late 19th century.
- Kapellen station provides a direct rail link between Antwerp Central and the Dutch border city of Roosendaal.
- The Wolvenberg nature reserve in Kapellen is a protected area popular for its diverse flora and fauna.
- The town features an 'Irish Town' district, named after the British and Irish troops stationed there in 1919.
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Sights in the town Kapellen (22)
Fifty One Too🏛 museum
An art gallery showcasing various exhibitions in Kapellen.
Tracé cultuurstation🎭 culture
A cultural centre in the former Kapellen train station building, with exhibition spaces.
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