Mechelen
Authentic and full of surprises. That’s Mechelen. Hospitable and honourable. That’s the people of Mechelen. Come and experience the city’s urban charms for yourself.
Mechelen lies at the heart of Flanders, halfway between Antwerp and Brussels, at barely 15 minutes’ drive from Brussels Airport. The city is easily accessible to visitors from home and abroad, either by road, rail or air.
Mechelen, accessible city AMSTERDAM (NL) 180 km 1h55min by Thalys (*) 2h10min
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An 8-minute train ride from the airport In 1835, Mechelen the first rail destination on the European continent; today, it’s the quickest rail destination from Brussels Airport!
With the inauguration in June 2012 of an ultrafast rail link, travel times from Brussels Airport to Mechelen will be cut to just 8 minutes!
Mechelen, low-traffic city Mechelen’s attractive centre makes for pleasant living, working, strolling and shopping. In the historical heart of the city, pedestrians and cyclists reign supreme. If you’re visiting by car, then follow the signposts along the ring road and approach routes for easy access to the various parking facilities. The peripheral car parks are located at walking distance from the historical sights. Information signs provide descriptions of various thematic itineraries that will take you from your parking location along some of the city’s monuments to the low-traffic city centre.
The sense of quiet airiness on the skywalk is second to none: it’s like floating freely through the sky, high above the city.
The people of Mechelen take pride in their city’s more than 300 listed monuments, four of which are inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list.
Pride in past and present Atop St Rumbold’s Tower Rik Wouters Despite his tragically short life and career, Mechelen-born painter and sculptor Rik Wouters left behind a towering body of work. Highlights from his oeuvre can be admired in a major exhibition at Schepenhuis Museum. It features masterpieces in the collection of the Municipal Museums of Mechelen alongside longer-term loans from the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp, which holds the world’s largest Wouters collection.
Mechelen’s most iconic landmark is the imposing St Rumbold’s Tower. A stroll around the skywalk atop the tower is the ideal way to begin your visit to the city: it offers a breathtaking 360-degree panorama of Mechelen and far beyond. On a clear day, the view stretches from the Atomium in Brussels in the south to the port of Antwerp in the north. The actual ascent of the tower is an equally unforgettable experience: uniquely, the tower houses not one but two carillons as well as a splendid clockwork mechanism, which are maintained by the tower guard. Should you bump into him, feel free to quiz him about how they work.
Old and new In addition to its historical heritage, Mechelen also offers some wonderful examples of contemporary urban design: brand-new housing developments, exquisite renovations and other recent architectural gems are a testimony to the city’s vitality. The most recent jewel in Mechelen’s architectural crown is the conversion of the Kazerne Dossin by bOb Van Reeth. Haverwerf is a great place to start your Sunday morning exploration of the sights and sounds of the city.
Eight historical churches The city centre boasts no fewer than eight historical churches, each of which holds treasures of ecclesiastical art. The coloured light that falls through the stained-glass windows and the serene atmosphere that pervades these monuments make for a unique visiting experience. Here you can admire precious paintings by famous old masters such as Rubens and Van Dijck. St John’s Church has some exceptional 14th-century murals predating the Early Netherlandish school of painting.
Gardening region De Wit A visit to the Royal Manufacturers De Wit is a must for any visitor. De Wit represents four generations of excellence in the cleaning and conservation of ancient tapestries, areas in which it enjoys worldwide fame. On Saturday mornings, the company opens its doors to the public. Tours include a visit to the workshop and a weaving demonstration!
Ancient tapestries are flown in from around the world for expert treatment in Mechelen.
Mechelen and Sint-Katelijne-Waver live up to their name as the hub of the market gardening region. Right at the heart of Belgium’s and Europe’s vegetable garden lies the vegetable auction of Sint-Katelijne-Waver. Here, vegetables such as chicory, leek, lettuce, tomatoes, peppers and asparagus are traded on a daily basis. Combine your guided tour of the auction with a visit to the Proefstation voor de Groententeelt or the vegetable museum ’t Grom.
If you have a sweet tooth, try the so-called Maneblussertjes, delicious crescentshaped biscuits or filled chocolates. Or push your taste buds to a new level and go for an asparagus praline!
Acquaint yourself with Mechelen’s treasure trove of unique traditions, rare crafts and unsurpassed workmanship. And enjoy its local culinary delicacies, of course, for Mechelen is an epicurean’s delight.
Tradition & Talent Het Anker Brewery Every year, on 24 February, Het Anker produces the Cuvée van de Keizer, an exceptionally tasty birthday brew, in commemoration of Charles V. Cheers!
On the edge of the beguinage, you can visit the authentic brewery Het Anker (‘the anchor’), which produces the famous Gouden Carolus. This special brew, which already titillated the taste buds of Charles V back in the 16th century, won a gold medal at the 2010 World Beer Awards.
Take an off-the-beaten-track tour of Mechelen and find out about the darker pages in the city’s history.
The human rights theme is not randomly chosen, but deeply ingrained in the history of Mechelen. The Kazerne Dossin has been redesignated as a Memorial, Museum and Documentation Centre on Holocaust and Human Rights, a unique project in Europe. The inauguration of the converted casern coincides with a temporary exhibition entitled Newtopia: The State of Human Rights, in which contemporary art and human rights engage in a bold dialogue. A human-rightsthemed guided tour of Mechelen explores some of these issues further.
From Injustice to Human Rights Kazerne Dossin Between 1942 and 1944, the Dossin casern was transformed by the Nazis into SS Sammellager Mecheln. Under this name, it served as a transit camp from where over 25,000 Jews and Roma were deported by train to Auschwitz-Birkenau. In September 2012, the site will reopen as Kazerne Dossin. Memorial, Museum and
Entrance tickets to Kazerne Dossin are also valid for Newtopia: The State of Human Rights, and vice versa.
Documentation Centre on Holocaust and Human Rights. The centre intends to keep alive the memory of the Holocaust and it gives a face to 19,000 of the deported. Their tragic story is placed in a broader human rights perspective with an underlying motif of hope.
Newtopia is one of five major contemporary art exhibitions making up the programme of Visual Arts Flanders 2012. Not to be missed!
Newtopia The opening of the Kazerne Dossin coincides with the exhibition Newtopia: The State of Human Rights. The exhibition, which confronts contemporary art with different aspects of human rights, is the first of its kind. Spread out over four venues in the centre of Mechelen
– Kazerne Dossin, Hof van Busleyden, Congress and Heritage Centre Lamot, and Cultuurcentrum Mechelen– it features multimedia art by various artists, including some internationally acclaimed names from countries where human rights abuse continues to be rampant.
Palaces of the Margarets Several women of historical distinction have stamped their mark on the city of Mechelen – and none more so than the Duchesses Margaret of York and Margaret of Austria. The latter used to reside in the impressive Court of Savoy, the first Renaissance building in the Low Countries. Its beautiful inner courtyard is a peaceful oasis in the city centre.
Ursuline Institute and winter garden The trail of enterprising ladies also leads to the Ursuline Institute at Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver. Established by the Ursulines as a boarding school for girls, it now houses a mixed secondary school and convent. The complex is worldrenowned for its unique combination of architectural styles. The absolute highlight is the wonderful dome of the winter Check out the garden: an exquisite example of Art Nouveau design! trendy boutiques and bric-abrac shops in Onze-LieveVrouwestraat!
Shopping Mechelen offers relaxed shopping away from the thronging crowds! It boasts a varied range of retail stores, boutiques and specialist shops to meet any taste: from classical to trendy and from vintage to contemporary. All within easy walking distance and against a wonderful backdrop of historical architecture and inspired urban design.
Known affectionately as ‘Our Margaret’, the statue looking out over the town’s central market square or ‘Grote Markt’ represents Margaret of Austria, a proud lady of distinction!
Curious about the feminine side of Mechelen? Once you may have found it in the residences of Margaret of York and Margaret of Austria. Today, it resides in the more humble abodes of women with unusual occupations or eccentric hobbies, or women with a special story to tell.
City in female hands Beguinage The quaint residential neighbourhood of the Beguinage was once home to other ladies of historical significance: the beguines were a community of women who led lives of religious devotion without taking formal vows. Wonder through the maze of diminutive streets and enjoy the sense of tranquillity of this must-see UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Let the new cycle map and junction network be your guide as you hit the pedals to explore the city and its green surroundings.
If you like the idea of a charming mediaeval town in a setting of water and greenery, then Mechelen is your ideal travel destination. Enjoy a stroll through the parks and scenic areas in and around the city. Explore the nearby farmlands and greenhouses by bicycle. And end your day in one of the city’s many restaurants and cafés. Mechelen is a great city for out-of-doors fun!
Out and About A walk on and along water Give in to the seductive charm of Mechelen’s waterfronts or go for a stroll along the floating footpath on the river Dyle. The Melaan, one of the canals or ‘vlieten’ that traverse the heart of the city, is also a sight to see. The floating footpath on the Dyle is lit up at night, when the river’s enchanting beauty is at its most poignant.
Vrijbroekpark Vrijbroekpark is a spacious public park not far from the centre of Mechelen: ideal for walking, jogging and relaxing, or enjoying the sight and scent of the unique Rose Garden.
The Rose Garden is at its blooming best in the month of June. Indulge your taste buds with some roseflavoured ice cream or jenever during the annual Rozenfeesten or ‘rose festival’.
Summer delight Vismarkt or ‘fish market’ is a trendy hotspot on the Dyle. In addition to some of the town’s best fishmongers, it houses various scenic bars and pavement cafés. This is the place to be for locals and visitors alike. Soak up the atmosphere and join in the fun!
Hotels
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1 Best Western Hotel Gulden Anker**** Ridder Dessainlaan 2, 2800 Mechelen www.guldenanker.be | +32 15 42 25 35
Egmont*** Oude Brusselsestraat 50, 2800 Mechelen www.hotel-egmont.be | +32 15 42 13 99
(19 rooms)
(8 suites)
9 Hobbit Hotel*** Battelsesteenweg 455F, 2800 Mechelen www.hobbithotel.be | +32 15 27 20 27
Guesthouses
(34 rooms) 2 Martin’s
Patershof**** Karmelietenstraat 4, 2800 Mechelen www.martins-hotels.com | +32 15 46 46 46
(23 rooms)
16 Amaryllis****
Hoogstraat 75, 2861 Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Waver www.bb-amaryllis.be | +32 15 75 75 40
3 Hotel Mercure Mechelen Vé**** Vismarkt 14, 2800 Mechelen www.hotelve.com | +32 15 20 07 55
Inn Express Mechelen City Centre*** Veemarkt 37C, 2800 Mechelen www.hiexpress.com/mechelenbe +32 15 44 84 20
17 Anna & Grace (Sauna De Bron) Tichelrij 1A, 2800 Mechelen www.saunadebron.be | +32 15 33 01 08
(36 rooms)
(69 rooms)
(2 guest rooms)
4 Hotel 3 Paardekens*** Begijnenstraat 3, 2800 Mechelen www.3paardekens.be | +32 15 34 27 13
11 Hotel
Malcot*** Leuvensesteenweg 236, 2800 Mechelen www.hotelmalcot.be | +32 15 45 10 00
18 Atrium5 Schoutetstraat 10/1, 2800 Mechelen www.atrium5.be | +32 473 87 95 87
(33 rooms)
(10 rooms)
(2 guest rooms)
5 Brouwerij - Hotel Het Anker*** Guido Gezellelaan 49, 2800 Mechelen www.hetanker.be | +32 15 28 71 41
12 NH Mechelen*** Korenmarkt 22-24, 2800 Mechelen www.nh-hotels.com | +32 15 42 03 03
19 B&Be
(22 rooms)
(43 rooms)
(2 guest rooms)
6 Hotel Den Wolsack*** Wollemarkt 16, 2800 Mechelen www.denwolsack.com | +32 15 56 95 20
13 Novotel
(22 rooms)
(122 rooms)
20 B&B Da Vinci Landbouwstraat 102, 2800 Mechelen www.bedandbreakfastdavinci.tk + 32 15 43 03 83
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14 Hotel
(79 rooms)
10 Holiday
Vixx (September 2012) Munststraat 9-10, 2800 Mechelen www.vixxhotel.be | +32 477 46 73 78
Mechelen-Centrum*** Van Beethovenstraat 1, 2800 Mechelen www.novotel.com | +32 15 40 49 50
(3 guest rooms)
Schuttersvest 29, 2800 Mechelen www.bnbe.be | +32 495 53 13 68
(2 guest rooms)
- Domein Montreal*** Duivenstraat 56, 2800 Mechelen www.hotelmontrealbelgium.be +32 15 20 40 77
(19 rooms)
Muske Pitter* Hanswijkstraat 70, 2800 Mechelen www.muskepitter.be | +32 15 43 63 03
(4 rooms)
21 Dusk till dawn (Luxury) Onze-Lieve-Vrouwestraat 81, 2800 Mechelen www.dusktilldawn.be | +32 497 22 46 27 (2 guest rooms)
Accommodation in Mechelen
22 Estrixhof
Komzo (Comfort) Stuivenbergbaan 240A, 2800 Mechelen www.komzo.be | +32 15 63 36 82
34 Lofthansa5****
Hazestraat 10, 2800 Mechelen www.estrixhof.be | +32 15 41 52 62 (2 guest rooms)
(4 guest rooms)
(holiday rental for 2 persons)
23 B&B Fran Van Buggenhout Straatje Zonder Einde 3, 2800 Mechelen www.rentrooms.be | +32 15 20 97 21
29 Refuge
Lindenhof Marterstraat 1, 2800 Mechelen www.refugelindenhof.be | +32 15 27 14 77
35 The
(2 guest rooms)
(3 guest rooms and a holiday rental for 8 persons)
(3 holiday rental suites)
24 B&B
Frans Hals Frans Halsvest 99, 2800 Mechelen www.franshalsbb.be | +32 473 86 05 54
30 B&B
Other accommodation
(3 guest rooms and 1 studio)
(1 guest room)
25 De
groene maan Rik Woutersstraat 19, 2800 Mechelen www.degroenemaan.be | +32 497 67 22 17
31 The
(Youth accommodation centre with 110 beds and 2 hikers’ cabins)
(2 guest rooms)
(1 guest room)
37 Provinciaal
26 Hier
32 B&B ’t Plein*** Gijsbeekstraat 61, 2811 Hombeek www.tplein.be | +32 15 43 11 22
(2 hikers’ cabins and sports group accommodation)
en nu Den Rooi 8, 2860 Sint-Katelijne-Waver www.benbhierennu.be +32 15 32 14 01 | +32 478 27 60 65
28 Guesthouse
LunaLuna Jef Denynplein 6, 2800 Mechelen www.lunaluna.be | +32 486 29 67 98
Patio Houses Hendrik Speecqvest 54, 2800 Mechelen www.thepatiohouses.be | +32 475 42 95 78
Holiday rentals 27 Jan
(2 guest rooms)
Red Spot*** Vijfhoek 14, 2800 Mechelen www.theredspot.be | +32 497 22 46 27
36 Domein
Roosendael Rozendaal, 2860 Sint-Katelijne Waver www.roosendael.be | +32 15 29 41 30
Sport- en Recreatiedomein De Nekker Nekkerspoel-Borcht 19, 2800 Mechelen www.denekker.be | +32 15 55 70 05
(3 guest rooms)
(5 guest rooms)
Bol B&B (Comfort) Jan Bolstraat 23, 2800 Mechelen www.janbol.be +32 15 34 40 99 | +32 486 06 18 39
Hanswijk De Bercht 61/5, 2800 Mechelen www.lofthansa5.be | +32 475 48 59 04
33 Aan
de vaart Auwegemvaart 76, 2800 Mechelen www.aandevaart.be | +32 15 26 05 07
(holiday rental for 1 to 3 persons)
38 Youth Hostel De Zandpoort Zandpoortvest 70, 2800 Mechelen www.mechelen-hostel.com | +32 15 27 85 39 (31 rooms, 112 beds)
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Kazerne Dossin September 2012 From 1942 to 1944, the Dossin casern served as a Nazi transit camp, from where over 25,000 Jews and Roma were deported by train to Auschwitz-Birkenau. In September 2012, the site will reopen as Kazerne Dossin. Memorial, Museum and Documentation Centre on Holocaust and Human Rights. The centre places the historical account of the Holocaust in a broader Human Rights perspective. www.kazernedossin.be
Kai-Mook, the famous elephant that was born at Antwerp Zoo in May 2009, is moving to Planckendael animal park near Mechelen this year.
Events Expo Dick Bruna cultuurcentrum mechelen 18/02 – 3/06/2012 Illustration Dick Bruna Š copyright Mercis bv, 1997
Hanswijk Procession 1 3 M ay 2 0 1 2 The Hanswijk Procession is a tradition dating back to 1273. Every year in May, a devotional statue representing Our Lady of Hanswijk is paraded through the centre of Mechelen. This authentic and colourful spectacle, involving hundreds of actors and extras, offers a fascinating blend of folk and historical pageantry with religious tableaux. www.hanswijkprocessie.org
Newtopia 1 September – 10 December 2012 The opening of the redesignated Dossin casern coincides with an exhibition entitled Newtopia: The State of Human Rights. In the unique setup of Newtopia, contemporary art enters into a bold dialogue with human rights issues. The exhibition is spread over four locations: Kazerne Dossin, Hof van Busleyden, Congress and Heritage Centre Lamot, and Cultuurcentrum Mechelen. www.newtopia.be
Expo Dick Bruna 18 February – 3 June 2012 Dutch artist Dick Bruna is best-known for his creation Miffy, the adorable little rabbit. In the spring of 2012, Cultuurcentrum Mechelen is staging an exhibition of Bruna’s work as an artist, graphic designer, illustrator and picture book creator.
Mechelen goes vocal 2 1 A p r i l – 2 3 M ay 2 0 1 2 Leading Flemish and international performers present a programme of gripping and moving music written for the human voice. A must-hear musical event!
Summer carillon concerts 4 June – 10 September 2012 Throughout the summer, the carillon school puts on live carillon performances from St Rumbold’s Tower on Monday evenings from 20h30.
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For further details and tips, contact the tourist information office.
Are you visiting Mechelen alone, with family or friends? Then start planning your city trip at www.tourismmechelen.be
Practical Information In Mechelen TOURISM MECHELEN
Hallestraat 2-4-6 B – 2800 Mechelen T +32 70 22 00 08 E toerisme@mechelen.be W www.tourismmechelen.be Winter season 1 November to 31 March
Monday to Friday 9h30 – 16h30 Weekends and public holidays 9h30 – 15h30 Summer season 1 April to 31 October
Monday to Friday 9h30 – 17h30 Weekends and public holidays 9h30 – 16h30
In the United Kingdom TOURISM FLANDERS – BRUSSELS Flanders House 1a Cavendish Square London W1G 0LD T +44 20 7307 7730 E info@visitflanders.co.uk W www.visitflanders.co.uk
In the United States New York Times Building 620 Eighth Avenue, 44th Floor New York, NY 10018 T +1 212 584-2336 E info@visitflanders.us W www.visitflanders.us
COLOPHON Published by Frank Nobels, Hallestraat 2-4-6, 2800 Mechelen Text Toerisme Mechelen / Promoting Mechelen Photos Greensboro News & Record, Layla Aerts, Milo Profi, Newtopia, Picture this, Robberechts Design Magelaan D 2012/10717/3