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Neighborhood · Antuérpia, Antuérpia
Zurenborg
Residential neighbourhood from the late 19th century with Art Nouveau and eclectic houses, concentrated on Cogels-Osylei street, near Antwerpen-Berchem station.
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About Zurenborg
Zurenborg is a residential neighbourhood southeast of the centre, between Antwerp and the Berchem district. It was largely built between 1894 and 1906, when wealthy families commissioned large houses, each in a different style.
The main street is Cogels-Osylei. There you’ll see Art Nouveau façades alongside neo-Gothic, neo-Renaissance, neoclassical houses and even imitations of Greek temples. Towers, balconies, stained glass and decorated tiles recur on almost every block.
Some houses are known by name: number 50, De Zonnebloem, has a sunflower on the façade, and the corner of numbers 2 and 4 features the Leão de Flandres. On neighbouring Transvaalstraat and Waterloostraat the run of façades continues.
In the northern part of the neighbourhood, Dageraadplaats square and Draakplaats concentrate cafés and restaurants popular with locals. It’s a quieter side of Antwerp, away from the tourist groups in the centre.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes to walk the main streets at a relaxed pace.
Best time
During the day, with good light to see the façade details. In spring and summer, from April to September, trees and gardens make the walk more pleasant. The houses are private residences: the route is along the sidewalks.
How to get there
It’s about a 10-minute walk from Antwerpen-Berchem station, one stop before Antwerpen-Centraal. From the centre you can reach it by tram.
Tip
Start at Cogels-Osylei, follow Waterloostraat and finish at Dageraadplaats for a coffee. Respect residents’ privacy when photographing.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Zurenborg
Can you enter the houses?
No. They are private residences. The walk is along the streets, viewing the facades.
What is Zurenborg’s best-known street?
Cogels-Osylei, with the highest concentration of Art Nouveau and eclectic houses in the neighborhood.
How to get there by train?
Get off at Antwerpen-Berchem station and walk about 10 minutes to Cogels-Osylei.