Liefkenshoektunnel, Antwerp

#125 among attractions in Antwerp

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The Liefkenshoektunnel is a toll tunnel between Antwerp and Beveren under the River Schelde. The tunnel is a continuation of Highway R2, the ring motorway surrounding the city and harbour of Antwerp. In 2013 the tunnel was used by 6,373,894 vehicles. Positioned between the Beverentunnel and the Tijsmanstunnel, the Liefkenshoektunnel is the second of three sequential road tunnels running under the river and port installations. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°17'45"N, 4°17'48"E

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Museum aan de Stroom, Kinepolis Antwerpen, Fort of Stabroek, Fort Lillo.

6.6 miSE
Modern museum exploring city's heritage
Museum aan de Stroom, Antwerp
170 min walk • Rising above the skyline of Antwerp, the Museum aan de Stroom (MAS) is a towering testament to the city's rich history and cultural tapestry. This modern museum, nestled in the old docklands of the port city, stands as a beacon of knowledge and an architectural marvel...
6.2 miSE
51°14'41"N • 4°24'52"E
Kinepolis Antwerpen, Antwerp
158 min walk • Nightlife, Cinema, Entertainment
4 miNE
Forts and castles
Fort of Stabroek
103 min walk • The Fort of Stabroek dates from 1902. It is one of a ring of forts surrounding Antwerp, built after the city had been identified as Belgium's National redoubt to which the army and government could retreat and await allied intervention in the event of military attack from abroad.
0.7 miNW
Forts and castles
Fort Lillo, Antwerp
18 min walk • Fort Lillo is a former military fort built as part of the Antwerp Defence Line on the right bank of the Schelde, and completely surrounded by the industrial port of Antwerp.
6.3 miSE
51°13'60"N • 4°24'13"E
Red Star Line Museum, Antwerp
162 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
1.7 miS
Museum
Organ collection Ghysels, Antwerp
44 min walk • The Organ collection Ghysels is a museum collection of mechanical dance and fairground organs. Since 2010 it is exhibited at the Kijk- en Luisterdepot in Kallo in Beveren, Belgium. It was brought together by Jef Ghysels from Schaerbeek. Great part of the organs operated before the First World War.
0.5 miW
51°17'40"N • 4°17'7"E
Fort Liefkenshoek, Beveren
13 min walk • Architecture, Battlefield, Historical place
6.7 miSE
Church
St Walburga Church, Antwerp
171 min walk • The St Walburga Church in Antwerp, Belgium, formerly a parish church, was demolished in 1817.
5.5 miS
Area
Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
142 min walk • Zwijndrecht is both a village and a municipality located in the Flemish province of Antwerp, in Belgium. As well as Zwijndrecht proper, the municipality includes the village of Burcht. As of January 1, 2006, Zwijndrecht had a total population of 18,231.
2.5 miSE
Harbor
Port of Antwerp, Antwerp
64 min walk • The Port of Antwerp is the port of the City of Antwerp. It is located in Flanders, mainly in the province of Antwerp but also partially in the province of East Flanders. It is a seaport in the heart of Europe accessible to capesize ships. It is Europe’s second-largest seaport, after Rotterdam.
6.6 miSE
51°13'26"N • 4°23'53"E
Scheepvaartmuseum, Antwerp
169 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Liefkenshoektunnel?

Nearby attractions include Fort Liefkenshoek, Beveren (13 min walk), Fort Lillo, Antwerp (18 min walk).

How to get to Liefkenshoektunnel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Liefkenshoektunnel:

Ferry

Liefkenshoek • Lines: Waterbus Schelde Hemiksem-Antwer, Waterbus Schelde Lillo-Antwerpen (12 min walk)
Lillo • Lines: Waterbus Schelde Hemiksem-Antwer, Waterbus Schelde Lillo-Antwerpen (16 min walk)

Bus

Fietsbushalte Scheldelaan • Lines: Fietsbus (19 min walk)
I-Bus Hub (21 min walk)