48 HOURS IN AALST

Looking for a city trip close to home? Aalst is the ideal place for a fun weekend break. We will put you on the path for 48 fun hours in our city.

Saturday 9am | Hello, Aalst!

Aalst is ideally accessible by public transport. Moreover, everything is within walking distance in the centre – ideal for a relaxing visit! The first thing you'll see in Aalst is the beautiful station. With its battlements, corner towers and large tower, it rather resembles a mediaeval fortress.

10am | Local tips

First stop: the tourist information office. With a smile, the staff will show you the way to Aalst's attractions, tastiest cafés and restaurants and the most fun places to shop.

11am | Visiting the market

Saturday is the ideal day for foodies. Hundreds of stalls charm the historic car-free centre with their fresh and traditional products. You get the spicy dialect for free too.

1pm | Lunchtime

All those food stalls will make you hungry. You never need to look far for a great catering establishment in Aalst.

2pm |

In and out of the shops

The range of shops in Aalst will surprise you. The largely car-free streets offer a wonderful mix of large chains and unique boutiques.

7pm

| At table!

Feel free to take a seat at a table in one of our wonderful brasseries or restaurants.

Sunday 10am | Ready for day 2

You are guaranteed a wonderful sleep at our hotels, B&Bs and holiday homes. Go for a hearty breakfast to prepare for a day of culture.

11am | Street art

Prefer some more modern art? Jump on a shared scooter or bike and discover the best-looking graffiti art and coolest places in Aalst and its surroundings with the street art map or Instagram route 9300. You can find the information at visit-aalst.be/nl/straatkunst

3pm | Soaking up the culture

Enjoy an afternoon of culture on Sunday afternoon. Pay a visit to ’t Gasthuys – Urban Museum and unravel the DNA of the people who live in Aalst there. Like art? Cross the street to St Martin's Church and admire the painting by Rubens.

9pm | The lights of the Dender

Don't feel like leaving Aalst yet? While digesting your last dinner, we recommend a lights walk along a number of beautifully lit up historical buildings.