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Before you go
Your trip to Boom.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Boom – Antwerp Destination Antwerp and Mechelen about 17 km from Antwerp
How to get there
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Brussels Airport (BRU) Zaventem · 30 km
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Station Boom 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Boom station is on the line between Antwerp and Puurs, with frequent trains; from Antwerp the journey takes about half an hour. Buses connect Boom with Antwerp and Mechelen. By car the town lies beside the A12 motorway, about 17 km from Antwerp and 15 km from Mechelen. For flights, Brussels Airport is roughly 30 km away.
How many days
A morning and a short afternoon cover De Schorre and the brickworks museum. Works well as a day trip from Antwerp or Mechelen.
When to go
From April to October days are usually longer and more pleasant for the park. Part of De Schorre closes for several weeks in summer for Tomorrowland’s setup and teardown; check before you go.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. Train and bus reach Boom, and the park is about a 20‑minute walk from the station. A car or bicycle helps to continue along the Rupel dikes to nearby villages.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Boom
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Morning
De Schorre provincial domain
Walk De Schorre: the lakes in the old clay pits, the One World Bridge and the wooden trolls in the woodlands.
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Afternoon
Rupel brickworks
Visit the Ecomuseum en Archief van de Boomse Baksteen and walk along the Rupel dike.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to see in Boom?
The De Schorre provincial domain, with lakes, woodlands and sculptures, and the Ecomuseum en Archief van de Boomse Baksteen, about the Rupel brickworks.
Where does Tomorrowland take place?
In the De Schorre provincial domain, a public park in Boom.
How to go from Antwerp to Boom?
By train in about half an hour, or by bus. By car via the A12 it’s about 17 km.
Can you visit De Schorre outside the festival?
Yes. The park is open to the public, with areas for walks and leisure, but part of it closes for a few weeks in summer during Tomorrowland’s setup.