Mechelen 2013

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 11 minutes by train 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 and Fyra (*) 2h10min UNITED KINGDOM THE NETHERLANDS GERMANY

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An 11-minute train ride from the airport In 1835, Mechelen became the first rail destination on the European continent; today, it’s the quickest rail destination from Brussels Airport!

With the inauguration of an ultra-fast rail link, travel times from Brussels Airport to Mechelen has been cut to just 11 minutes!

Mechelen, low-traffic city Mechelen in no time Arriving at Brussels Airport by plane? If you take the train you’ll be in Mechelen in just eleven minutes! By bus it takes three-quarters of an hour. From Charleroi Airport to Mechelen by train takes one-and-a-half hours and by bus two hours. With the shuttle service from Eindhoven airport you’ll be in Mechelen in two hours. For further information about how to reach Mechelen from these airports, go to www.tourismmechelen.be.

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.

Gourmets should be sure to try the Brouwerskaas (Brewer’s Cheese) with Gouden Carolus Tripel!

De Wit A visit to the Royal Tapestry 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!

Carolus route Why not cycle the Carolus Route, starting and ending at Het Anker brewery! The route takes you through the verdant Zennegat, Het Broek and Vrijbroek Park. Along the way are a number of cafés where you’ll find that a Gouden Carolus ale is just the thing to quench your thirst!

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 and 2012 World Beer Awards.

Be sure to visit the fourth floor of the museum. The outdoor terrace affords a breathtaking view of the whole city as well as the old barracks.

The human rights theme is not randomly chosen, but deeply ingrained in the history of Mechelen. Kazerne Dossin has been redesignated as a Memorial, Museum and Documentation Centre on Holocaust and Human Rights, a unique project in Europe. A human-rights-themed 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 December 2012, the site reopened as Kazerne Dossin. Memorial, Museum and

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.

When you’re at Kazerne Dossin, do pay a visit to the Memorial in the old barracks opposite the new museum. It is a worthy place of commemoration for those who died and a vital reminder for the future.

Human Rights Walk The Mechelen Human Rights Walk is an opportunity to explore some of Mechelen’s less obvious places of interest and its lesser-known heritage.

It will take you to locations which played a role in Mechelen’s human rights history or lent colour to the city’s humanistic past. It also looks

at the present. In a city that thrives on diversity this walk sheds light on social themes and commitment

In our compact shopping quarter you’ll find international brands alongside small shops that house generations of tradition.

Mechelen suits you Delightful specialist shops, trendy stores and convivial terraces, cafés and restaurants give Mechelen’s streetscape its colour and vibrancy. Stroll through the historic centre where traffic is restricted and where history is given a new lease of life in beautifully renovated shops.

It may surprise you to find that Mechelen is a shopper’s paradise and one that suits you too!

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.

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.

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 world-renowned for its unique combination of architectural styles. The absolute highlight is the wonderful dome of the winter garden: an exquisite example of Art Nouveau design!

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’.

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 a landscape of rivers, ponds and canals 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 along the 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.

cycling

The Rupel, Nete and Dyle meet at the Point of the Three Rivers – the ‘Drie Rivierenpunt’ –, which should be part of every cycling excursion.

Mechelen is a truly cyclist-friendly city. In the centre, where traffic is restricted, you can cycle past historic buildings, across squares and alongside watercourses. Outside the city, the extensive network of cycle paths, many running along traffic-free dykes, affords scores of kilometres of cycling pleasure. The brandnew cycling booklet centred around Mechelen contains not only practical cycling information and interesting tips, but also six suggested cycling circuits. It’s available from Tourism Mechelen.

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!

contour Contour 2013, the sixth Biennial of the Moving Image, is all about contemporary art at international level. This year the theme is ‘Leisure, Discipline and Punishment’. The artworks will be shown in places normally visited for pleasure, for religious reasons or out of necessity or even under duress. Danish curator Jacob Fabricius will ensure that each work is shown to its best advantage.

Mechelen lives and breathes contemporary visual art and regularly mounts innovative and imaginative, international art exhibitions. In 2013 film, video and installations will again occupy a special place in our city of art.

ENVIABLE CITY OF ART Contemporary art guide If you would like to see what Mechelen has to offer by way of contemporary art, this city guide is for you! Art-lovers who know Mechelen inside out share with you their favourite evocative, fascinating and palatable places.

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HANSWIJK CAVALCADE Hanswijk cavalcade The Hanswijk Procession has made its way through the city every year since 1273. In 2013 we have the ‘Hanswijk Cavalcade’ to look forward to, which only takes place once every 25 years. Hundreds of volunteers dressed in authentic costumes act out historical and religious scenes.

The scores of horses help make the Hanswijk Cavalcade an unforgettable spectacle. This year the Hanswijk Cavalcade will file through the streets of Mechelen city centre on Sunday August 25th and Sunday September 1st. Make a note of these dates in your diary now!

This is something you will only be able to experience three times in a lifetime!

Mechelen giants Traditionally the Hanswijk Cavalcade is rounded off with the ‘Ommegang’ procession which features a group of figures that includes the Mechelen family of giants and the folkloric Ros Beiaard and Opsinjoorke. The family of giants is on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Not to be missed!

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Contour August 24th - November 3rd 2013 Curated by the Dane Jacob Fabricius, currently director at Malmö Konsthall, the theme of the sixth Biennial of the Moving Image is ‘Leisure, Discipline and Punishment’.

It will take film, video and installations and put them down in the midst of people, so in places which play different roles in our lives. Hof van Busleyden plays a central role in the Biennial. Furthermore locations like the local football stadiums, the historic Church of Our Lady-across-the-Dyle and even Mechelen prison are put in the spotlight. www.contourmechelen.be

Hanswijk cavalcade August 25th 2013 September 1st 2013 Two Sundays in succession - and then you’ll have to wait for another 25 years!

The Hanswijk Cavalcade is a historic event which you absolutely must witness with your own eyes at least once in your life! www.cavalcade.be

Festival van Vlaanderen, Mechelen goes vocal 2 0 A p r i l - 1 8 May 2 0 1 3 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 3 June - 9 September 2013 Throughout the summer, the carillon school puts on live carillon performances from St Rumbold’s Tower on Monday evenings from 20h30.

Hotels

7 Parkhotel

Montreal*** Duivenstraat 56, 2800 Mechelen www.parkhotelmontreal.be | +32 15 20 40 77

1 Best Western Hotel Gulden Anker**** Ridder Dessainlaan 2, 2800 Mechelen www.guldenanker.be | +32 15 42 25 35

(19 rooms)

13 Amaryllis****

Hoogstraat 75, 2861 Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Waver www.bb-amaryllis.be | +32 15 75 75 40

2 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

(36 rooms)

(69 rooms)

(2 guest rooms)

3 Martin’s Patershof**** Karmelietenstraat 4, 2800 Mechelen www.martins-hotels.com | +32 15 46 46 46

9 Hotel Malcot*** Leuvensesteenweg 236, 2800 Mechelen www.hotelmalcot.be | +32 15 45 10 00

15 Dusk

(79 rooms)

(10 rooms)

(2 guest rooms)

4 Hotel 3 Paardekens*** Begijnenstraat 3, 2800 Mechelen www.3paardekens.be | +32 15 34 27 13

10 NH

Mechelen*** Korenmarkt 22-24, 2800 Mechelen www.nh-hotels.com | +32 15 42 03 03

16 Estrixhof

(33 rooms)

(43 rooms)

(2 guest rooms)

5 Brouwerij - Hotel Het Anker*** Guido Gezellelaan 49, 2800 Mechelen www.hetanker.be | +32 15 28 71 41

11 Novotel

(22 rooms)

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17 Furnished studios Bed and Breakfast Fran Van Buggenhout (Comfort) Straatje Zonder Einde 3, 2800 Mechelen www.rentrooms.be | +32 15 20 97 21

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8 Holiday

Guesthouses

Mechelen-Centrum*** Van Beethovenstraat 1, 2800 Mechelen www.novotel.com | +32 15 40 49 50

(3 guest rooms) 14 Atrium5

(Luxury) Schoutetstraat 10/1, 2800 Mechelen www.atrium5.be | +32 473 87 95 87 till dawn (Luxury) Onze-Lieve-Vrouwestraat 81, 2800 Mechelen www.dusktilldawn.be | +32 497 22 46 27

Hazestraat 10, 2800 Mechelen www.estrixhof.be | +32 15 41 52 62

(2 guest rooms and 1 studio)

Den Wolsack*** Wollemarkt 16, 2800 Mechelen www.denwolsack.com | +32 15 56 95 20

Muske Pitter* Hanswijkstraat 70, 2800 Mechelen www.muskepitter.be | +32 15 43 63 03

(22 rooms)

(4 rooms)

18 Hier en nu*** Den Rooi 8, 2860 Sint-Katelijne-Waver www.benbhierennu.be | +32 15 32 14 01 (5 guest rooms)

Accommodation in Mechelen

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Bol B&B (Comfort) Jan Bolstraat 23, 2800 Mechelen www.janbol.be | +32 15 34 40 99

Holiday rentals

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23 Lofthansa5**** Hanswijk De Bercht 61/5, 2800 Mechelen www.lofthansa5.be | +32 475 48 59 04

20 Guesthouse Komzo (Comfort) Stuivenbergbaan 240A, 2800 Mechelen www.komzo.be | +32 15 63 36 82 (4 guest rooms) 21 The Patio Houses (Luxury) Hendrik Speecqvest 54, 2800 Mechelen www.thepatiohouses.be | +32 475 42 95 78

(holiday rental for 2 persons) 24 The

Red Spot*** Vijfhoek 14, 2800 Mechelen www.theredspot.be | +32 497 22 46 27

(3 holiday rental suites) Other accommodation

(1 guest rooms) 25 Domein 22 B&B

’t Plein*** Gijsbeekstraat 61, 2811 Hombeek www.tplein.be | +32 15 43 11 22

(3 guest rooms)

Roosendael Rozendaal, 2860 Sint-Katelijne Waver www.roosendael.be | +32 15 29 41 30

(Youth accommodation centre with 110 beds and 2 hikers’ cabins) 26 Provinciaal

Sport- en Recreatiedomein De Nekker Nekkerspoel-Borcht 19, 2800 Mechelen www.denekker.be | +32 15 55 70 05

(2 hikers’ cabins and sports group accommodation) 27 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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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 Ap r i l t o 3 1 O c t o b e r

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 uk@visitflanders.com W www.visitflanders.co.uk

In the United States Tourist Office for Flanders, Belgium New York Office New York Times Building 620 Eighth Avenue, 44th Floor New York, NY 10018 T T +1 212 584 2336 3002 E us@visitflanders.com W www.visitflanders.us

COLOPHON Published by Frank Nobels, VVV Mechelen vzw, Hallestraat 2-4-6, 2800 Mechelen Text Toerisme Mechelen / Promoting Mechelen Photos Adam Pendleton, Brouwerij Het Anker, Christof Vranken, Christophe Ketels, Contour Mechelen, Festival Van Vlaanderen - Mechelen vzw, Jan Smets, Kazerne Dossin, KMSKA, Layla Aerts, Liz Magic Lazer, Marnix Van Esbroeck, Martin's Patershof, Michel Lagrene, Milo Profi, Picture This, Stijn Bollaert, Toerisme Mechelen Design Magelaan D 2013/10717/2