Location: Mechelen
Top Things to do in Mechelen
Top Restaurants in Mechelen
Top 7 Hidden Gems Things to do in Mechelen, Flanders
The picturesque town of Mechelen, a hidden Flemish gem, sits between Brussels and Antwerp. Students of the world-renowned Carillon bell-ringing school provide an atmospheric soundtrack for sipping coffee at a sidewalk café in one of the town's charming squares. Many pedestrian areas make this a delightful town to promenade about, admiring hundreds of listed buildings and monuments, many dating back to 16th century. Highlights include Gothic and Baroque churches and the famed St Rumbold's Tower.
Restaurants in Mechelen
1. De Gouden Kooi - Escape games
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 88 reviews
At The Gouden Kooi - Escape games you are a treasure hunter, a thief, a detective or a space traveller during 1 hour. Solve puzzles, look for answers and work together to escape. This is the ideal activity for teambuildings, or a night out with friends or family. You can play 4 different escape games at De Gouden Kooi - Escape games.
Reviewed By 792leend
Nicely decorated rooms with surprising riddles and puzzles to solve. Not always easy but lots of fun!
2. ZOO Planckendael
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,084 reviews
3. Kazerne Dossin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 511 reviews
Reviewed By AndersK531 - Leuven, Belgium
Kazerne Dossin is a modern museum next to the actual building in which jews and other minorities were detained before being transported to concentration camps. The museum has a very broad explanation of the events which happened in Belgium and the rest of Europe. There is a lot of text, so make sure you have a couple of hours in order to read. You will probably recognize something, but you will most likely learn something. The stories presented in the exhibition are sad and brutal. On the top floor you can walk out on the balcony for a view of Mechelen.
4. Provinciaal Groendomein Vrijbroekpark
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 183 reviews
Reviewed By marcusaurelius2015 - Mechelen, Belgium
Has recently been enlarged. Lot of variety. Two nice restaurants with a terrace if you want to relax after a walk. Playground for children as well.
5. Tivoli Nature Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 64 reviews
Located in the picturesque Flemish town of Mechelen, this lovely haven of nature education offers hours of entertainment for families with kids. In addition to the farm, Tivoli features gardens, a lake and a Greek temple.
6. Dijlepad
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 388 reviews
Reviewed By 935katjad - Leiden, The Netherlands
Absolutely must do in Mechelen: walking by the water, looking at the buildings from another angle, passing through some low bridges :)))
7. Boottocht op de binnendijle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
