Mechelen city center things to do
Transportation from our place to Mechelen city center + Mechelen city center
1. Renting a bike
This is the easiest way to reach the city center and a very convenient way to go from 1 place to another. If you want to rent a bike, we can have them delivered at the house but we need to book the bikes in advance.
2. Walking
About 2.5 km on foot to the city center
3. Bus stop about 50 meters from the house and a direct bus to the city center (stop Veemarkt is the most convenient).
4. Drive from the house to Zandpoortvest parking. This parking space is free during the weekends and public holidays and paying during the week. From there it is a short walk to the center.
The highest gothic tower in Belgium and Unesco world heritage. The cathedral is open daily from 09.00 am till 5.30 pm and access is free. If you want to climb the 538 steps to have stunning views of the city center and surrounding region, it is best to book on time. Every 20 minutes maximum 20 people may depart. The price is 8 € per person. If you want a 2 hour visit with a city guide, the price is 75 €.
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St. Rumbold's Cathedral
12 Onder-Den-TorenThe highest gothic tower in Belgium and Unesco world heritage. The cathedral is open daily from 09.00 am till 5.30 pm and access is free. If you want to climb the 538 steps to have stunning views of the city center and surrounding region, it is best to book on time. Every 20 minutes maximum 20 people may depart. The price is 8 € per person. If you want a 2 hour visit with a city guide, the price is 75 €.
It is very nice to see the city from the water to have a different viewing point. Mechelen by night, apéro tour, step tour + boat tour, ...
Be sure to check out all the combi tickets or possible combinations at http://www.bootjesinmechelen.be/partnercombis/
Bootjes In Mechelen
HaverwerfIt is very nice to see the city from the water to have a different viewing point. Mechelen by night, apéro tour, step tour + boat tour, ...
Be sure to check out all the combi tickets or possible combinations at http://www.bootjesinmechelen.be/partnercombis/
Stop by and discover how 'het Anker' - as one of the oldest breweries in Belgium (1471) - has preserved the authenticity of far-off days. Visit the Brewery with a guide (8 € per person) inclusive 2 beer tastings but be sure to book in advance.
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Het Anker
49 Guido GezellelaanStop by and discover how 'het Anker' - as one of the oldest breweries in Belgium (1471) - has preserved the authenticity of far-off days. Visit the Brewery with a guide (8 € per person) inclusive 2 beer tastings but be sure to book in advance.
Between 1942 and 1944 the Nazis used the Dossin barracks in Mechelen as a transit camp from wher 26 000 Jews and Romanies were deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Today, the former barracks house a Memorial, a space for contemplation.
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Joods Museum van Deportatie en Verzet VZW
153 Goswin de StassartstraatBetween 1942 and 1944 the Nazis used the Dossin barracks in Mechelen as a transit camp from wher 26 000 Jews and Romanies were deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Today, the former barracks house a Memorial, a space for contemplation.
One of our favorite places in Mechelen. This is not only a zoo but a great place to walk. The animals have lots of space and really beautiful enclosures.
https://www.zooplanckendael.be/en/info-tickets/
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ZOO Planckendael
582 LeuvensesteenwegOne of our favorite places in Mechelen. This is not only a zoo but a great place to walk. The animals have lots of space and really beautiful enclosures.
https://www.zooplanckendael.be/en/info-tickets/
The Grote Markt, the central square in the historic centre, is dominated by St Rumbold's Tower. You can see it wherever you are. On the other side of the square is the Town Hall. Look at the houses round the Grote Markt. They are from different times and in different styles, including sixteenth-century renaissance and eighteenth-century rococo.
Every Saturday morning there is a market on the square and the surrounding streets.
157 locals recommend
Grote Markt
Grote MarktThe Grote Markt, the central square in the historic centre, is dominated by St Rumbold's Tower. You can see it wherever you are. On the other side of the square is the Town Hall. Look at the houses round the Grote Markt. They are from different times and in different styles, including sixteenth-century renaissance and eighteenth-century rococo.
Every Saturday morning there is a market on the square and the surrounding streets.