Sculpture and green space in southern Antwerp

Why go

For an unhurried fair-weather day, explore Antwerp’s southern green belt instead of returning to the busy centre. Middelheim Museum gives the route its main purpose: sculpture encountered along open-air paths rather than in galleries. Park Den Brandt extends the walk through another landscaped setting, with the castle best treated as an exterior landmark. Finish at DE SINGEL, whose modern arts complex provides a clear architectural change of pace. Check its programme if you hope to attend an exhibition or performance; the building’s exterior still works as an endpoint. The short walks between these three places leave time to linger outdoors.

The route, stop by stop

World itinerary estimate: 165–320 min

1. 01

   Main stop · 90–120 min

   Middelheim Museum

   Middelheim Museum places sculpture along paths and lawns in a large open air setting. It works best as an unhurried art walk in southern Antwerp.

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2. Walk · 13 min · Estimated

   02

   Main stop · 50–70 min

   Park Den Brandt

   Park Den Brandt combines a formal garden before its castle with winding landscape paths behind it. The Dancing Nymphs sculpture is a focal point.

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3. Walk · 23 min · Estimated

   03

   Main stop · 25–40 min

   DE SINGEL

   DE SINGEL is Antwerp’s arts campus for music, theatre, dance and architecture. Its current programme offers performances and exhibitions, making a visit worthwhile when a suitable event is scheduled.

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