Couwelaar Castle, Antwerp

Name: Couwelaar Castle
Address: 202 Lakborslei, Antwerp, Belgium

#57 among attractions in Antwerp

Forts and castles

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Couwelaar Castle, also known as De Drie Torekens, is a castle in the Deurne district of Antwerp. The castle is L-shaped and consists of a main building with wings, as well as several outbuildings including a coach house. The main building is characterized by two round towers at the front and a built-in, square tower at the rear. Over the centuries, the castle has been extensively altered and restored several times and has stylistic elements of the Neo-Renaissance and Rococo, among others. Couwelaar Castle is a historical monument. ()

Built: 1402 (622 years ago)Coordinates: 51°13'42"N, 4°27'21"E

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202 LakborsleiDeurneAntwerp Belgium

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Couwelaar Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sportpaleis, Bosuilstadion, Sterckshof, Sterckshof silver museum.

0.7 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Concert hall
Sportpaleis, Antwerp
17 min walk • Antwerp's Sportpaleis, a preeminent sport venue, stands as a beacon of entertainment and athleticism in Belgium. Known for its dynamic atmosphere and versatility, the Sportpaleis has become a cornerstone of Antwerp's cultural landscape, hosting a wide array of events...
0.8 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bosuilstadion, Antwerp
20 min walk • The Bosuilstadion, a beacon of sporting culture nestled in the dynamic city of Antwerp, Belgium, stands as a testament to the city's rich athletic heritage. This iconic sports venue, primarily used for football matches, is the home ground of Royal Antwerp FC, one of...
1 miS
Forts and castles
Sterckshof, Antwerp
25 min walk • The Sterckshof castle is in Deurne, Antwerp, Belgium. From 1994 to 2014 it housed the Sterckshof silver museum of the Province of Antwerp.
1 miS
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Sterckshof silver museum, Antwerp
25 min walk • The Sterckshof silver museum of the province of Antwerp was a museum located in Sterckshof castle in Deurne, Province of Antwerp, Belgium, from 1994 to 2014.
0.6 miS
51°13'12"N • 4°27'29"E
Turninum, Antwerp
15 min walk • Museum
0.7 miW
Bridge
Schijnpoort, Antwerp
19 min walk • Schijnpoort is an underground station in the Antwerp premetro network. The station was named after the Schijnpoort gate, part of the Brialmont fortifications, which was demolished in 1970 when constructing the R1 ring road. It was opened in 1996 as part of the northern premetro axis and was originally only served by tram route 3.
0.6 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Music venue
Lotto Arena, Antwerp
16 min walk • Lotto Arena is an arena in Antwerp, Belgium. It has a seating capacity for 8,050 people for concerts and 5,218 for sporting events. The arena opened on March 10, 2007, after nine months of construction. It is located in the district of Merksem, adjacent to the Sportpaleis.
0.4 miNW
Neighbourhood
Deuzeld, Antwerp
11 min walk • Deuzeld is a neighborhood in the Belgian municipality of Schoten. The neighborhood is located southwest of central Schoten, and lies near the border with the Antwerp district of Merksem.
1.1 miSW
51°13'6"N • 4°26'14"E
Red Fish Factory, Antwerp
28 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Couwelaar Castle?

Nearby attractions include Deuzeld, Antwerp (11 min walk), Turninum, Antwerp (15 min walk), Schijnpoort, Antwerp (19 min walk), Bosuilstadion, Antwerp (20 min walk).

How to get to Couwelaar Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Couwelaar Castle:

Tram

Stop (2 min walk)
Confortalei • Lines: 5 (2 min walk)

Bus

Jos Scheurweghstraat • Lines: 33 (4 min walk)
Lakborslei • Lines: 33 (5 min walk)