Merksem Travel Guide
Antwerp
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 Market Square
During your trip to Antwerp, you can enjoy retail therapy at Antwerp Market Square. Discover the area's museums or seek out its cycling trails.
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.
Museum Aan de Stroom
You can browse the exhibits at Museum Aan de Stroom, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Antwerp. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
Cathedral of Our Lady
Find out about the history of Antwerp when you take a trip to Cathedral of Our Lady. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Top hotels in Merksem
PREMIER SUITES PLUS Antwerp
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Antwerp City Centre
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025
Crowne Plaza Antwerp by IHG
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025
a&o Antwerpen Centraal
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2025
A-STAY Antwerpen
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025
Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Merksem
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
While visiting Borgerhout, you might make a stop by sights like Ring Road and Borgerhout Intra Muros.
Seefhoek
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Seefhoek and surrounding area, you can visit Queen Elizabeth Hall and Queen Astrid Square.
De Kaaien
Waterfront views and bars are highlights of De Kaaien. Make a stop by Theater ’t Eilandje or Red Star Line Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Antwerp Port House Tram Stop to get around town.
University District
University District is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like St. James's Church and Antwerp Beguinage.
Statiekwartier
Unique features of Statiekwartier include the theatres and shopping. Make a stop by Century Center or De Keyserlei while you're exploring the area.
- Hof van Roosendael Park
- Antwerp Market Square
- Port of Antwerp
- Planckendael Zoo
- Cathedral of Our Lady
- Antwerp Expo
- Lotto Arena
- De Schorre Provincial Park
- Royal Museum of Fine Arts
- Meir
- Antwerp City Hall
- The Four Seasons
- De Keyserlei
- Kalmthout Heath
- Plantin-Moretus Museum
- Red Star Line Museum
- Queen Astrid Square
- Rubens House
- Technopolis
- Justice Palace
- Queen Elizabeth Hall
- Antwerp Flea Market
- Antwerp City Theatre