Westerlo

Many of Antwerp’s attractions can be found near to Westerlo, so it is a great place to base yourself while you are in town. Two sights that should top every visitor’s itinerary is the fabulous Market Square and the iconic Tongerlo Abbey. Also, be sure to check out the Lier Zimmer Tower and the National Playing Card Museum.

Savvy travelers in Westerlo, keen to deepen their appreciation of this area, should make tracks to the nearby museums and theaters. Find the treasures kept in some of the remarkable exhibit spaces such as Taxandria Museum in Turnhout.

If you are travelling with kids, give them a chance to enjoy the family attractions nearby. Admire all kinds of interesting creatures at Planckendael Zoo in Mechelen.

There are lots of great sights to discover in Westerlo. Make sure you schedule enough time to see them all. The St. Peter's Church in Leuven offers travellers to Antwerp the opportunity to better understand the role religion has played in the area. For those who enjoy history, the area’s past has been beautifully preserved at the Castle of the Dukes of Brabant in Turnhout.

Veolia Stadium Achter de Kazerne, Mechelen is the perfect place to catch a game of soccer, and to see local favorites, the Yellow Red Koninklijke Voetbalclub Mechelen, in action. On weekends the area around the stadium becomes a sea of yellow and red, as crowds join together to get behind their beloved team.

Finding somewhere comfortable to base yourself in Westerlo couldn’t be easier. The Novotel Leuven Centrum, the Ibis Leuven Centrum and the pentahotel Leuven are just some of the many great places to stay around here.