Activities in Antwerp
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Antwerp is Burning
One of the best known dance parties is Antwerp is Burning. It takes over a huge field on the Linkeroever, converting the left bank of the river into a one-night party bash in early September. Half a dozen clubs band together, and more than 30 artists beat out hard dance, trance, techno, house and drum'n'bass until well into the next day.
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Flandria
One for boaties. The 50-minute Scheldt excursion departs from Steenplein and affords great views of the city skyline. The 2½-hour harbour cruise departs from Kaai (quay) number 14 in 't Eilandje, 1km north of the Grote Markt, daily at 14:30 from May to September and 14:30 Friday to Sunday in October.
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Het Ruihuis
Next door to the Etnografisch Museum is the city's newest attraction, Het Ruihuis, an adventure through the city's underground sewer system. Expect things to be a bit pongy at the start, but then highly sanitised. Choose a three-hour guided tour, or pop in for a visit zonder gids (without guide).
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Laundry Day
Smack in the heart of Antwerp's St Andries fashion district, this party with an unlikely name sees seven stages set up on and around Vrijdagmarkt and Oudaan, with 50 DJs pulsing throughout the day and into the night. It all happens in mid-September, the week after Antwerp is Burning.
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Peerdentram
Old-fashioned coach drawn by two stocky Brabant horses. Does a 40-minute tour of the old city centre, departing hourly from the Grote Markt.
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Illusion
Illusion, a trance odyssey, takes over Antwerp's Sportpaleis for one full night in late September. This party is legendary.
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Rent A Bike
This bike-rental company also runs good two-hour guided tours around town.
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Diamond Bus
Hop-on hop-off double-decker bus that runs continuously around the city.
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Illusion
Illusion, a trance odyssey, takes over Antwerp's Sportpaleis for one full night in late September. This party is legendary.
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