Photo locations in Antwerpen

18 curated places to photograph. ← All regions

Antwerpen Centraal Station

One of the most beautiful stations in the world, the cathedral of railways

Architecture Street
Antwerpen Grote Markt

Town hall, guild houses and Brabo Fountain

City Architecture
Antwerpen Het Zuid

Wide boulevards, art and cafes, lively

Street
Antwerpen Stadsfeestzaal

Ornate shopping arcade with golden details

Architecture Interior
Antwerpen Vlaeykensgang

Hidden medieval alleyway near the cathedral

Street
Arboretum Kalmthout

Tree garden with spectacular autumn colours

Macro Plant Landscape
De Schorre (de trollen)

Large wooden giants by Thomas Dambo hidden in the forest

Nature art Landscape
Havenhuis Antwerpen

Diamond-shaped glass structure on a historic fire station building

Architecture
Kalmthoutse Heide

Cross-border heathland and dune landscape

Landscape Nature Heide
Lier Begijnhof en Zimmertoren

Picturesque beguinage and astronomical clock tower

Street Architecture
MAS (Museum aan de Stroom)

Red sandstone tower with free panoramic rooftop access

Architecture City
Mechelen Grote Markt

Sint-Romboutstoren and square with terraces

City Architecture
Mechelen Sint-Romboutstoren

Climbable for panoramic views, on clear days reaching as far as Antwerpen

City Landscape
Mechelen Vismarkt

Lively riverside dining spot along the Dijle

Street City
Mechelse Vesten / Dijlepad

Small waterways and bridges through the old city

City Street
Park Spoor Noord

Geometric city park on a former railway yard

Street Architecture
Parkbrug Antwerpen

Sweeping white pedestrian bridge beside Park Spoor Noord

Architecture
Sint-Annatunnel

Wooden escalators and white pedestrian tunnel beneath the Schelde

Street Architecture
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Photo locations Netherlands & Belgium: how it works

This photo locations tool gives you access to 264 curated spots in the Netherlands and Belgium, each tagged by region, type, and the best time to shoot there. Use it when you want to explore a new area or when you have a specific mood in mind but no concrete location yet. The selection is put together by photographers, not generated from a generic database.

What each location entry includes

Every spot comes with a region label, a location type (landscape, architecture, urban, water and more), and a recommendation for the best shooting time. That last detail matters more than it might seem. Some locations only work with low sun, others are better in flat overcast light or after dark.

If you want to align your visit with golden or blue hour, pair this tool with the Golden Hour & Blue Hour calculator. You can plan a location and the right light window in the same session.

Using the tool for trip planning

The tool works well both for open-ended browsing and focused research. If you are heading to a region you have not shot in before, scroll through the local entries to get a sense of what is there. If you are working on a specific project, filter by type to find spots that fit.

One thing worth noting: curated lists reflect the knowledge of whoever built them. Conditions change, access changes, and some spots get busy. Use this as a starting point, then do a quick check before you drive three hours.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find photo locations in a specific region of the Netherlands or Belgium?

Filter by region inside the tool. Each location is tagged to a specific area, so you can pull up a list for one region without scrolling through everything else.

What types of locations are included in the database?

The selection covers landscapes, water, architecture, and urban environments. Each entry is tagged by type, so you can search for the kind of scene that fits your current project.

How current is the location data, and are spots verified?

The database holds 264 curated entries, but conditions at any location can change over time. Treat the list as a well-researched starting point and verify access or current state before a long trip.