Antwerp Station luggage storage

About Antwerp Station

Antwerp Station (also known as Antwerp Centraal Railway Station) is a major train station located in Antwerp, Belgium. For over a hundred years, Antwerp Station has connected one of Belgium's largest cities with destinations across the region, including the capital Brussels and Rotterdam in the Netherlands. 

Built at the turn of the 20th century, Antwerp Station is regarded as one of the most beautiful train stations in Belgium, with its dome ceiling and classical design features. Antwerp Station had renovations in the 1980s as a result of damage from World War II and was upgraded in 1998 to accommodate several high-speed train services. 

Due to the range of nearby amenities and its location at the heart of the city, Antwerp Centraal is the perfect place to start exploring one of Belgium's biggest and best cities. 

Things to do near Antwerp Station

As Antwerp's main train station, Antwerp Centraal is within walking distance of many of the city's best attractions and activities. Whether you're looking to see the best of Antwerp or just looking to kill some time between trains, you won't be short of options. Here are a few things to do in and around Antwerp Station. 

• Peruse some of the stores within Antwerp Station. There are several stores dotted around Antwerp Station, from jewelers to florists. 
• Grab a quick snack at one of the station's cafes and restaurants. You'll find a few places serving up food-to-go in Antwerp Station from fresh coffee to delicious hot dogs. 
• Escape the bustling city at Stadspark. Antwerp's central park is just a couple of blocks from the station and boasts around 27 acres of lush woodlands and fields, ideal for a romantic stroll.
• Plan a family day out at Antwerp Zoo. Located right next to Antwerp Station, Antwerp Zoo is the oldest zoo in Belgium and is home to over 900 animal species. 
• Take a tour of Antwerp City Hall. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was constructed in the 16th century and features ornate Renaissance architecture and an intriguing political history. 
• Discover exquisite artwork at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts. One of Antwerp's many fantastic art museums, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts was founded in the early 19th century and contains works by Rembrandt, Rubens, and van Gogh.

Transit options at Antwerp Station

• Regional train services (National Railway Company of Belgium)
• City bus services (De Lijn)
• City tram services (De Lijn)
• Taxi ranks (Antwerp-Tax, Antwerp Taxi Centrale)

Luggage storage st Antwerp Station

Antwerp is a compact, bustling city, with many of its best attractions just a stone's throw from one another. If you can't take your belongings into one of Antwerp's many world-class museums, or don't fancy dragging your suitcases around the hectic city streets, consider booking with Bounce. With several luggage storage services in Antwerp, Bounce affords the best facilities around. These services are conveniently located at businesses and can be booked in just a couple of minutes via the Bounce app. You can even cancel free of charge, giving you the flexibility needed for a relaxing getaway.

Attractions and activities at Antwerp Station 

• The Rubens House: Any fine art lover will want to pay a visit to the Rubens House. Located at the heart of Antwerp, this Italian-style villa was the home of renowned Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Visitors can take a tour of this beautiful house and discover more about how this master of art lived. Within the house is a collection of works by Rubens, including world-famous pieces such as his Self Portrait and the painting Adam and Eve.
  As well as works by the man himself, Rubens House also displays a collection of works by other artists, such as Titian, Jan Brueghel the Elder, and Anthony van Dyck. You won't be able to bring large bags into the Rubens House, so book in an Antwerp Station luggage storage service first. 
• Museum aan de Stroom: The port city of Antwerp has a long and fascinating history, and anybody looking to learn more should take a tour of the Museum aan de Stroom. Perched on the River Scheldt, the Museum aan de Stroom is the largest museum in Antwerp, with ten floors displaying rotating exhibits from a collection of over 500,000 objects.
  Due to Antwerp's maritime connection with locations around the world, Museum aan de Stroom boasts everything from ancient Congolese statues to pre-Columbian textiles. With ever-changing displays, you'll be something new and exciting every time you visit. After taking a tour of this remarkable museum, head to the tenth floor to visit the open-air observation deck, which affords some of the best panoramas of Antwerp's skyline. 
• Cathedral of Our Lady Antwerp: Antwerp's cathedral is arguably the highlight of the city's architecture. Construction of this stunning Gothic cathedral started in 1521 and took roughly 170 years to complete. Along with Antwerp Station, the Cathedral of Our Lady is a UNESCO World Heritage Sites due to its historical and architectural significance. It is considered the largest Gothic cathedral in Europe's low countries.
  The interior of the Cathedral of Our Lady features artworks by many of Belgium's best-known artists, including Marten de Vos, Otto van Veen, and Jacob de Backer. You'll also find four pieces by Peter Paul Rubens within the cathedral, most notably an altarpiece called The Assumption of Mary and a triptych called The Elevation of the Cross. You won't want to lug your suitcases around this lavish cathedral, so stop by a luggage storage service near Antwerp Station beforehand.