The premetro tunnel connecting Antwerp’s left and right banks will close for almost a year for extensive renovation works, starting on 4 May 2026 and lasting until at least mid-March 2027. During this period, no trams will run between the Park-and-Ride Melsele on Linkeroever (Left Bank) and the Astrid and Diamant premetro stations near Antwerp-Central…
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ANTWERP | Renovation of Linkeroever station to begin during spring half-term, rail services temporarily disrupted
Renovation works at the long-abandoned NMBS / SNCB Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station will start at the beginning of the spring half-term holiday on Monday 16 February, Gazet van Antwerpen reports. The station is being prepared as a temporary mobility hub ahead of major renovation works to Antwerp’s premetro tunnel, scheduled to begin in May. Rail passengers…
Flanders greenlights bicycle bridge over River Scheldt in Antwerp
Just days before the 2025 summer holidays for politics in Belgium, which starts after the National Holiday on 21 July, the Flemish Government approved the project for a bicycle bridge over the River Scheldt in Antwerp. Flanders will pay the bill, Gazet van Antwerpen reports.
Antwerp welcomed 300,000 people during 2025 pride weekend
The 18th edition (since 2008) of Antwerp Pride took place from Wednesday 6 to Sunday 10 August 2025 in Antwerp. This year’s theme was “Do not just march! Listen. Understand. Commit”. Prides are a mix of celebration – parties – and activism and advocacy. For the 2025 edition, the organising committee focused on belonging. Belonging…
Antwerp hotels fully booked ahead of Ed Sheeran, Drake and Antwerp Pride weekend
The 18th edition (since 2008) of Antwerp Pride takes place from Wednesday 6 to Sunday 10 August 2025 in Antwerp. This year’s theme is “Do not just march! Listen. Understand. Commit”. Prides are a mix of celebration – parties – and activism and advocacy. For the 2025 edition, the organising committee focuses on belonging. Belonging…
Antwerp Pride 2025 programme highlights
The 18th edition (since 2008) of Antwerp Pride takes place from Wednesday 6 to Sunday 10 August 2025 in Antwerp. This year’s theme is “Do not just march! Listen. Understand. Commit”. Prides are a mix of celebration – parties – and activism and advocacy. For the 2025 edition, the organising committee focuses on belonging. Belonging…
Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station to reopen in 2026!
Well, well, well. We were adamant it wouldn’t happen, but it will. Belgium‘s national train operator NMBS / SNCB and rail infrastructure manager Infrabel are going to refurbish Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station. The Belgian Railways sent out a press release.
Reopening Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station unfeasible in short term
Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station will not being reopened any time soon. While the City of Antwerp would love a reopening to compensate the closure of the Scheldt tram tunnel (for renovation works), NMBS / SNCB has ruled out this option, Gazet van Antwerpen and Het Nieuwsblad report.
City of Antwerp banks on new Federal Government Agreement to make reopening of Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station possible
City of Antwerp Alderman for Mobility Koen Kennis (N-VA) reads into to the Federal Government Agreement 2025-2029 the possibility of reopening Antwerp-Linkeroever or Left Bank as a railway station.
PROGRAMME | Winter in Antwerp 2024-2025 Christmas Market from Friday 6 December to Sunday 5 January
From Friday 6 December 2024 to Sunday 5 January 2025, everyone can once again enjoy a magical Winter in Antwerp (Winter in Antwerpen): atmospheric lights, cosy walks and warm moments throughout the city.