Antwerp es una de las ciudades más grandes de Bélgica, junto con otras como Bruselas, Gante y Brujas, pero es la más desconocida de las cuatro. Lo cierto es que Amberes es una ciudad industrial y bastante grande, pero no tendrás problema en recorrerla en un día, aunque debes saber que, al viajar con perro, tienes que adaptarte a tu mascota y ver sus necesidades.

We only had 1 day to explore Antwerp, and the truth is that we were able to see the main attractions. So yes, one day will be enough to explore Antwerp and get to know a large part of the city.

¿ES AMBERES UNA CIUDAD PET FRIENDLY?

Before visiting any city, and even more so now that we are travelling with Snow, we always look for information about it to choose what to see, where to sleep, where to eat, what excursions we are going to do and if dogs are allowed or not. The truth is that we DON'T noticed that it was not pet friendly. In fact, we saw a lot of dogs, which we were very happy about, because if they are on the street it is because people live with them.

But it is true that there are places where pets are not allowed, but it is very easy to distinguish which places allow dogs and which do not, you just have to look at the entrance of the place.

If the local has a sticker with the forbbiden symbol and a dog, you'll know that they DON'T allow dogs, but if it doesn't say so, you should be able to enter without any problem. As for excursions, in the free tours they are usually allowed, although in bus excursions they DON'T, as bus drives are not allowed to carry dogs. However, they are allowed on public transport, so yes, we consider that Antwerp is also a dog friendly city.

QUÉ VER EN AMBERES CON PERRO EN 1 DÍA

We have prepared this optimised itinerary of qué ver en Amberes with a dog in 1 day with which you will be able to see the essentials without wasting too much time. This is just a suggestion, you can add and subtract what you want. We have added to the itinerary the possibility of entering the main attractions, but you also have to take into account that in most dogs are not allowed. The itinerary is designed to see everything in a more panoramic way, so you can adapt what you want.

We took the guided tour departing from Brussels, where pets are NOT accepted when travelling by bus, so our recommendation is to take the train from Brussels, paying the supplement for your pet.

We had to get up very early, because it was going to be a long day. And the truth is that going with a dog seemed like a lot of work, so the best thing to do is to dedicate a day to each city, and not like us, who did a very hectic 12-hour guided tour.

Para viajar a Amberes desde Bruselas, you need to take the train from the central station, and then choose the Ghent route.

But now I'm sure you're wondering: ‘I'm not going to find out anything because no one will explain things to me’. Well, I have a very easy solution: book a Free Tour directamente en Amberes. Duran 2 horas y al ser a pie you will be able to go with your dog.

You need to know something about the Free Tourand is that in Civitatis it says that they DON'T allow dogs, but it's a mistake because we spoke with the company, and they DO allow dogs. In fact, our guide told us that they would never refuse a tour to someone with a dog, that all the guides love dogs and are happy to have them on the tour.

So you can safely book using this Civitatis because no one will complain.

A continuación, os dejamos nuestros imprescindibles de Amberes:

  • Groote Markt: se trata de la plaza más importante de Amberes, la que se ve en todas las fotos en internet. Puedes disfrutar de sus restaurantes, de sus tiendas, de su bullicio, de sus edificios medievales, pero sobre todo, de su arquitectura tan característica. Sin ninguna duda es una de las plazas más bonitas en las que hemos estado. Cuando se hace de noche y la iluminan es quizá más bonita aún.  Nosotros además fuimos en época navideña, así que estaba todo lleno de puestos de comida, bebida, artesanías, etc.
  • Fuente de Silvio Brabo: se trata de un soldado romano quien, según cuenta la tradición y la leyenda, explica el nombre de la ciudad a raíz de su historia.

🐾 ¿NECESITAS AYUDA PARA PLANIFICAR TU VIAJE? 🐾

Si eres de esas personas a las que no le gusta nada planificar un viaje, o crees que vas a necesitar ayuda con los documentos de tu mascota, esto es para ti.

Con nuestro servicio de consultancy te ayudaremos a viajar con tu mascota y nos encargaremos de que tengas una experiencia tan maravillosa como las que te enseñamos en el blog.

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  • Vleeshuis: Este museo reúne todas las historias y sonidos de la ciudad: desde los antiguos teatros de ópera y quioscos de música hasta el carillón de la torre de la catedral. 
  • Castillo de Steen: se trata del edificio más antiguo de la ciudad, situado a las orillas del río Escalda cerca de la antigua península llamada De Werf (astillero). El castillo se encuentra en el sitio de una fortificación que data del siglo IX que fue el comienzo del resto de la ciudad. Por supuesto, Steen ha sido reconstruido muchas veces a lo largo de los siglos. Lo único que ha sobrevivido hasta nuestros días es la puerta de entrada y la parte delantera.
  • Catedral de Nuestra Señora: De estilo gótico, la esbelta,  se comenzó a edificar en 1352 sobre una antigua iglesia románica.
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  • Iglesia de San Carlos Borromeo: Esta triunfante iglesia barroca atrapa inmediatamente la atención cuando pisas la pintoresca Conscienceplein. Admira el impresionante altar mayor, la hermosa capilla de la Señora y baja hacia la cripta y los canales de Amberes.
  • Rascacielos Boerentoren: Construido entre 1929 y 1932, el Boerentoren fue el primer rascacielos del continente europeo. Originalmente, era una torre residencial antes de convertirse en sede de un banco después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. 
  • Casa de Rubens: casa museo dedicada al autor, pero se encuentra cerrada temporalmente.
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  • Stadsfeestzaal: se trata de un centro comercial enorme, y que además es dog friendly, así que para un día de lluvia es un planazo.
  • Calle Meir: es la calle de tiendas más importante de Amberes. Es la zona de tiendas más importante del país, tanto por número de compradores como por precios de alquiler. La calle ha sido peatonalizada casi totalmente desde 1993.
  • Puerto de Amberes: Amberes no tiene mar y tiene uno de los puertos más importantes de Europa. Por ello, su visita se convierte en un recorrido por la Amberes más genuina, la Amberes bañada por el eterno e inmenso río escalda, río que no solo viste a la ciudad, sino que también es motor y tráfico fluido de transporte y comercio. 
  • Barrio del Diamante: Alrededor del 84% de los diamantes sin cortar del mundo pasan por el Barrio de los Diamantes de Amberes. Cada año, más de 32.000.000 de dólares en diamantes pulidos y cortados pasan por los cuatro intercambios comerciales regulados por el Centro Mundial de Diamantes de Amberes, aportando una riqueza masiva a la ciudad.

This guide is focused on what to see in Amberes con perro, but if you want an itinerary through Belgium, we invite you to read our big post about what to see in Belgium with a dog.

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OTHER 1 DAY EXCURSIONS FROM BRUSSELS

From Brussels, you have trains to many cities, both in Belgium and in other countries such as Luxembourg, the Netherlands, France, etc. Therefore, we have left you some other important cities that you can visit:

  • Amsterdam: the capital of the Netherlands, and a day trip option from Brussels. Obviously, it's not the same as travelling directly to the city and staying there for 2–3 days, but if you're planning a longer trip, you can still make the most of it.
  • Mechelen and Leuven: the two cities of Flanders, full of history, art, and culture. The tour is done by train, so it is quicker and more comfortable than by bus. The guides in Antwerp and Ghent told us that this was a very good option as well. As it is by train, ask if pets are allowed, because you might be able to take them with you for a supplement.
  • Luxembourg: one of the most expensive countries in the world. We are looking forward to visiting it, as they say it is a beautiful country. Besides, we know a girl who went with her dog, and she only speaks wonders about the country. Dogs are not allowed in Civitatis, but they are allowed on the trains, so ask if you can do something to make sure they are allowed.
  • Leuven: one of the university towns in all of Flanders, so it's well worth a visit. It is done by train, so in principle you shouldn't have any problem to go there with a dog.

Doubts about where to sleep? 🏨

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TRAVEL SAFELY WITH YOUR DOG IN BELGIUM

Even if it is a short trip, think that many things can happen, such as your dog getting sick, getting cut by a bottle (in Brussels there was a lot of glass on the ground), or simply getting sick because of the change in temperature or for any other reason. For this very reason, it is VERY IMPORTANT that you hire travel insurance. We recommend you IATI, as it is one of the few insurances that not only offers a very competitive price, but also covers practically everything, including your pet. Remember, you have a 5% of discount if you book using our link

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