HTML SitemapExplore
logo
Find Things to DoFind The Best Restaurants

Fort Merksem — Attraction in Antwerp

Name
Fort Merksem
Description
The Fort of Merksem was a 32-hectare military fortification in Merksem, Belgium. It was built in the year 1876 as part of the defensive ring around the city of Antwerp.
Nearby attractions
Nearby restaurants
Quick Schoten
Bredabaan 971, 2900 Schoten, Belgium
Jack's
Bredabaan 1026, 2900 Schoten, Belgium
Pizza Hut Schoten
Bredabaan 967, 2900 Schoten, Belgium
Lunch Garden Schoten
Bredabaan 967/Bus 1, 2900 Schoten, Belgium
Nearby hotels
Related posts
Keywords
Fort Merksem tourism.Fort Merksem hotels.Fort Merksem bed and breakfast. flights to Fort Merksem.Fort Merksem attractions.Fort Merksem restaurants.Fort Merksem travel.Fort Merksem travel guide.Fort Merksem travel blog.Fort Merksem pictures.Fort Merksem photos.Fort Merksem travel tips.Fort Merksem maps.Fort Merksem things to do.
Fort Merksem things to do, attractions, restaurants, events info and trip planning
Fort Merksem
BelgiumAntwerpAntwerpFort Merksem

Basic Info

Fort Merksem

2170 Antwerp, Belgium
4.3(579)
Closed
Save
spot

Ratings & Description

Info

The Fort of Merksem was a 32-hectare military fortification in Merksem, Belgium. It was built in the year 1876 as part of the defensive ring around the city of Antwerp.

Cultural
Family friendly
Accessibility
attractions: , restaurants: Quick Schoten, Jack's, Pizza Hut Schoten, Lunch Garden Schoten
logoLearn more insights from Wanderboat AI.
Phone
+32 3 666 98 43
Website
fortengordels.be
Open hoursSee all hours
Sat7 AM - 11 PMClosed

Plan your stay

hotel
Pet-friendly Hotels in Antwerp
Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.
hotel
Affordable Hotels in Antwerp
Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.
hotel
The Coolest Hotels You Haven't Heard Of (Yet)
Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.
hotel
Trending Stays Worth the Hype in Antwerp
Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

Reviews

Things to do nearby

Titanic: Een Immersieve Reis
Titanic: Een Immersieve Reis
Sun, Dec 14 • 10:00 AM
Carnotstraat 90, Antwerpen, 2060
View details
Eonarium Genesis: De Spectaculaire Lichtshow
Eonarium Genesis: De Spectaculaire Lichtshow
Sun, Dec 14 • 5:00 PM
Twaalfmaandenstraat, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium, 2000
View details
Explore Antwerp’s quirky streets with Michèle
Explore Antwerp’s quirky streets with Michèle
Mon, Dec 15 • 10:30 AM
2000, Antwerp, Belgium
View details

Nearby restaurants of Fort Merksem

Quick Schoten

Jack's

Pizza Hut Schoten

Lunch Garden Schoten

Quick Schoten

Quick Schoten

3.7

(1.2K)

Click for details
Jack's

Jack's

4.0

(232)

$$

Click for details
Pizza Hut Schoten

Pizza Hut Schoten

3.7

(1.1K)

Click for details
Lunch Garden Schoten

Lunch Garden Schoten

3.8

(884)

Click for details
Get the Appoverlay
Get the AppOne tap to find yournext favorite spots!
Wanderboat LogoWanderboat

Your everyday Al companion for getaway ideas

CompanyAbout Us
InformationAI Trip PlannerSitemap
SocialXInstagramTiktokLinkedin
LegalTerms of ServicePrivacy Policy

Get the app

© 2025 Wanderboat. All rights reserved.
logo

Posts

Torian CoosemansTorian Coosemans
This is still a beautiful peace of nature even after all those years. The best pics are taken when you go of the designed roads and walk through the wilder peace of nature. Also you can get a nice view into history because this was a strategic place on the map and that reflects in the buildings you find here. When it is nice weather it is very relaxing. For the sporty people there are lots of signalised roads to run/bike but also when you go off the road there are some more adventurous options available.
Gill HegartyGill Hegarty
A lovely tranquil place to visit 3 walking routes around which we did all 3, a total of about 5 kms. Lots of benches to stop for a while and water foul to watch. For those with children some awesom adventure play grounds inside. Would like to have had a little cafe for tea but I guess not enough people about on a weekday. A very pleasant afternoon.
C. C.C. C.
Nice historical park, not far from the city center. It is easily accessible with public transportation. The park is not very big and there are 3 walking trails you can choose from, the longest one is 2,1 km. When seen from above the fort is a star shaped pattern. The site is open 24/7 and has suffienct parking space at the main entrance.
See more posts
See more posts
hotel
Find your stay

Pet-friendly Hotels in Antwerp

Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

This is still a beautiful peace of nature even after all those years. The best pics are taken when you go of the designed roads and walk through the wilder peace of nature. Also you can get a nice view into history because this was a strategic place on the map and that reflects in the buildings you find here. When it is nice weather it is very relaxing. For the sporty people there are lots of signalised roads to run/bike but also when you go off the road there are some more adventurous options available.
Torian Coosemans

Torian Coosemans

hotel
Find your stay

Affordable Hotels in Antwerp

Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

Get the Appoverlay
Get the AppOne tap to find yournext favorite spots!
A lovely tranquil place to visit 3 walking routes around which we did all 3, a total of about 5 kms. Lots of benches to stop for a while and water foul to watch. For those with children some awesom adventure play grounds inside. Would like to have had a little cafe for tea but I guess not enough people about on a weekday. A very pleasant afternoon.
Gill Hegarty

Gill Hegarty

hotel
Find your stay

The Coolest Hotels You Haven't Heard Of (Yet)

Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

hotel
Find your stay

Trending Stays Worth the Hype in Antwerp

Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

Nice historical park, not far from the city center. It is easily accessible with public transportation. The park is not very big and there are 3 walking trails you can choose from, the longest one is 2,1 km. When seen from above the fort is a star shaped pattern. The site is open 24/7 and has suffienct parking space at the main entrance.
C. C.

C. C.

See more posts
See more posts

Reviews of Fort Merksem

4.3
(579)
avatar
5.0
5y

This is still a beautiful peace of nature even after all those years. The best pics are taken when you go of the designed roads and walk through the wilder peace of nature. Also you can get a nice view into history because this was a strategic place on the map and that reflects in the buildings you find here. When it is nice weather it is very relaxing. For the sporty people there are lots of signalised roads to run/bike but also when you go off the road there are some more adventurous...

   Read more
avatar
5.0
8y

Het fort van Merksem maakt deel uit van de Stelling van Antwerpen. Tot de Stelling van Antwerpen was besloten door de keuze voor Antwerpen als Nationaal Reduit in 1859. Het idee hierachter was dat Antwerpen het meest geschikt was als laatste verschansing tot de hulp van bondgenoten zou kunnen arriveren. Het fort van Merksem heeft een trapeziumvormige opbouw omringd door een 40-50 m brede gracht. Het oppervlak bedroeg ca. 36 hectare. Het type is fort met reduit met natte gracht. Het fort is gebouwd uit baksteen en is in de periode 1911-1912 versterkt met ongewapend beton met name de hoofdcaponnière. Kort voor de Eerste Wereldoorlog ontwikkelden de Duitsers echter geschut waartegen het ongewapend beton onvoldoende weerstand bood. Dat was het 30,5 cm Motor-Mðrser M1, afkomstig van Skoda in Oostenrijk. Dit had een voor die tijd zeer hoge doorboring en was gemakkelijk via tractoren te vervoeren. Daarnaast ontwikkelde Krupp een 42 cm houwitser (Dikke Bertha) die een projectiel van 1000 kg 9 km ver kon schieten. Het fort van Merksem kwam niet in actie. Beschieting en uitschakeling van de forten Walem en Sint-Katelijne-Waver leidde tot het verlies van de Vesting Antwerpen. Om het fort niet onbeschadigd in handen van de Duitsers te laten vallen blies het Belgische leger op 9 oktober 1914 vlak voor de val van Antwerpen het hoofd van de redoute op. Tussen de twee wereldoorlogen heeft het fort dienstgedaan als...

   Read more
avatar
4.0
24w

A lovely tranquil place to visit 3 walking routes around which we did all 3, a total of about 5 kms. Lots of benches to stop for a while and water foul to watch. For those with children some awesom adventure play grounds inside. Would like to have had a little cafe for tea but I guess not enough people about on a weekday. A very...

   Read more
Page 1 of 7
Previous
Next