Grote Markt, Antwerp
Antwerp, Belgium
The main square of Antwerp's old town, framed by guild houses with gilded façades, the town hall and a fountain with Brabo throwing the giant's hand. Walk on to the cathedral spire, only a few minutes away.
The Grote Markt is the heart of Antwerp's old town, not far from the River Scheldt. The Renaissance town hall was built between 1561 and 1565 on the foundations of a predecessor that had burned down. The guild houses along the sides were mostly rebuilt in the 19th and early 20th centuries; only the house of the St George's Guild of archers (no. 7) still has its 16th-century façade.
In front of the town hall stands the Brabo Fountain by Jef Lambeaux, dating from 1887. It depicts the legend of Silvius Brabo, who cuts off the hand of the giant Druon Antigoon and throws it into the water. Around the square you will find cafés and restaurants, and in winter there is a Christmas market and an ice rink. The square itself needs only 30 to 45 minutes; the cathedral is just a few minutes' walk away.
- Nearest town
- Antwerp, Belgium
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 51.2211, 4.3997
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Belgium: No motorway tolls for cars. Low-emission zones in Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent; register foreign vehicles. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
- Antwerp: Low-emission zone. Older vehicles may be banned, and foreign vehicles often have to register before entering.
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- City Camping AntwerpCampsite1 km from Grote Markt, Antwerp · 100 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camperpark Vogelzang AntwerpenMotorhome stopover3 km from Grote Markt, Antwerp · 115 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Camping Het VeenCampsite16 km from Grote Markt, Antwerp · 305 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToilets
- Kampeerautoplaatsen Parking Kalmthoutse HeideMotorhome stopover18 km from Grote Markt, Antwerp · 2 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
- Kampeerboerderij De BoskeelenCampsite19 km from Grote Markt, AntwerpTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping DiepvennenCampsite23 km from Grote Markt, AntwerpTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in Belgium · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Grote Markt, Antwerp?
Grote Markt, Antwerp is in Antwerp, Belgium, at GPS 51.2211, 4.3997. It is about 41 km from Brussels.
Can you camp near Grote Markt, Antwerp?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is City Camping Antwerp, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 35 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Grote Markt, Antwerp?
Places worth a stop nearby: Atomium (36 km), Gravensteen (51 km), Hallerbos (56 km) and Lion’s Mound, Waterloo (60 km).
When is the best time to visit Grote Markt, Antwerp?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)