Kennedytunnel, Antwerp

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The Kennedytunnel is an important road, rail and bicycle tunnel to the south of Antwerp, Belgium under the Scheldt river. The road tunnel forms a part of Highway R1, the not yet completed inner ring motorway surrounding the city. Opened to road traffic on 31 May 1969, and to rail traffic on 1 February 1970, the tunnel was named after John F. Kennedy, the thirty-fifth President of the United States. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°12'21"N, 4°22'15"E

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ZwijndrechtAntwerp Belgium

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Kennedytunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Hall, Plantin-Moretus Museum, Het Steen, Vleeshuis.

1.6 miNE
, Historical place, Architecture
City Hall, Antwerp
42 min walk • Antwerp City Hall, an emblematic landmark located in the heart of Antwerp, Belgium, is a testament to the city's rich history and architectural grandeur. Constructed between 1561 and 1565, this Renaissance building flaunts a fusion of Flemish and Italian influences, a...
1.5 miNE
Museum of printing in 16th-century house
Plantin-Moretus Museum, Antwerp
38 min walk • The Plantin-Moretus Museum is a remarkable historical site nestled in the heart of Antwerp, Belgium. This UNESCO World Heritage-listed museum is a testament to the city's rich history in the printing industry, offering an authentic glimpse into the life and work of the...
1.5 miNE
Forts and castles, Specialty museum, Museum
Het Steen, Antwerp
40 min walk • Het Steen, a historical fortress in the heart of Antwerp, Belgium, is a testament to the city's medieval past. This castle, whose name translates to "The Stone," is the oldest surviving building in Antwerp and has been a fixture on the banks of the Scheldt River since...
1.7 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Vleeshuis, Antwerp
44 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Antwerp, Belgium, the Vleeshuis (Butcher's Hall) stands as a testament to the city's rich history and cultural heritage. This remarkable museum, once a center for the city's meat trade, delves into the past to present a multifaceted story of...
0.8 miE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Fotomuseum Antwerp, Antwerp
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Antwerp, Belgium, the Fotomuseum Antwerp, often abbreviated as FOMU, stands as a beacon for photography enthusiasts and art lovers alike. This specialized museum, dedicated to the art and history of photography, offers a deep dive into the...
1 miE
Museum, Art museum
Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten Antwerpen, Antwerp
27 min walk • The Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp is a museum in Antwerp, Belgium, founded in 1810, houses a collection of paintings, sculptures and drawings from the fourteenth to the twentieth centuries.
0.9 miNE
Contemporary, multimedia art museum
M HKA, Antwerp
24 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art in Antwerp is the contemporary art museum of the city of Antwerp, Belgium. Its current director is Bart de Baere.
0.7 miE
Bike
Palace of Justice, Antwerp
19 min walk • The Palace of Justice Antwerp commonly known as the Antwerp Law Courts, De Frietzakskes, and the Butterfly Palace, is a law court building located in the Belgium city of Antwerp on the site of the old Antwerp-South railway station. The building was built over the Bolivar Tunnel and it houses eight district civil and criminal courts.
1 miE
Museum, Modern art museum
Tim Van Laere Gallery, Antwerp
26 min walk • Tim Van Laere Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Antwerp, founded in 1997 by Tim Van Laere. The gallery focuses both on the work of young, emerging artists and established international artists.
1.4 miNE
Church
St. Andrew's Church, Antwerp
36 min walk • St. Andrew’s Church is a Catholic church in Antwerp built in the 16th century. Its exterior is mainly characterised by a late-Gothic style while its interior is predominantly executed in Baroque style. It is the parish church of the Parish of St. Andrew’s. During the nineteenth century the St.
1.1 miE
Synagogue
Hollandse Synagoge, Antwerp
30 min walk • The Synagogue Shomré Hadas, commonly known as the Hollandse Synagoge. is a Modern Orthodox synagogue built in Antwerp, Belgium.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kennedytunnel?

Nearby attractions include Palace of Justice, Antwerp (19 min walk), Fotomuseum Antwerp, Antwerp (20 min walk), Bolivarplaats, Antwerp (20 min walk), M HKA, Antwerp (24 min walk).

How to get to Kennedytunnel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kennedytunnel:

Bus

Antwerpen Burchtse Weel • Lines: 87, 93, 95, 97 (8 min walk)
Galgenweel • Lines: 87, 93, 95, 97 (13 min walk)

Tram

Stop (21 min walk)
Bolivarplaats • Lines: 1, 4 (21 min walk)

Train

Antwerpen-Zuid (27 min walk)

Ferry

Steenplein Antwerpen • Lines: Waterbus Schelde Hemiksem-Antwer, Waterbus Schelde Lillo-Antwerpen (40 min walk)