reachability

The entrance to hetpaleis is on Theaterplein in the centre of Antwerp. 

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how can you get to hetpaleis easily?

The easiest way to reach hetpaleis is on foot, by (shared) bike, (shared) scooter or moped, tram, bus or train. Use the route planner of Smart Ways to Antwerp or find all the practical information below.

 

by (shared)bike?

You can park your own bike in one of the bike racks around Theaterplein or in Meistraat.

With a Velo Antwerpen shared bike, you can get around the city easily, even as a visitor.
The nearest Velo stations are: 

  • 023 – Hopland
  • 037 – Theater (Tabaksvest)
  • 036 – Bourla (Arenbergstraat)
  • 023 – Rubens House (Wapper)
  • 077 – Blauwtorenplein (Frankrijklei)

From there, it’s just a few minutes’ walk to the entrance on Theaterplein.

by tram or bus?

hetpaleis is easily accessible from all directions by various trams and buses. Plan your journey easily using De Lijn’s route planner.

For schools: travel for free to hetpaleis with De Lijn
With dynamoOPWEG (website in Dutch), school groups can travel for free to hetpaleis with De Lijn, following the regular timetable and with a maximum of 30 people per journey. Discover all the terms and conditions and options via Cultuurkuur and bring even more culture into your classroom. 

by train?

hetpaleis is a 15-minute walk from Antwerp Central Station and is therefore very easy to reach by train. You can find all the information, journey times and prices at nmbs.be.

by car?

The smartest way to reach hetpaleis is on foot, by (shared) bike, (shared) scooter or moped, tram, bus or train. Are you still planning to come by car? We’re happy to help you get here.

  • Park your car at a Park and Ride
    Leave your car for free at a Park and Ride on the outskirts of the city. From there, take public transport or a shared bike, scooter or moped to the city centre. 
     
  • Park at a public car park in the city
    There are several public car parks within walking distance of Theaterplein, including one beneath Theaterplein (via Meistraat), at Hopland and the Arenberg car park. The signs will show you where there are spaces available. 

PLEASE NOTE: 

  • On market days and Sundays when shops are open, be aware of heavy traffic in and around the city. 
  • hetpaleis is located in a Low-Emission Zone (LEZ). You can find more information on the website of the city of Antwerp.
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