Fort 4 (couple trip)
How Couple-Friendly is Fort 4?
What makes it 80% Couple-Friendly: Leafy moat paths, picnic spots and pop-up bars create a relaxed, romantic outing, and doing the guided tour together adds interest. Limited lighting after dusk shortens winter date time.
Positives:
- Free park access: The grounds are open daily at no charge for walking or cycling
- Complementary guided tours: No fee for the 2 hour Sunday tours of the main fort interior
Challenges:
- Limited tour schedule: Interior tours run only on Sundays; check timings before you go
- No permanent café: Outside special events there are no food or drink vendors on site
What is Fort 4?
- A brick-and-sandstone bastioned fort erected in the 1860s as part of Antwerp’s Brialmont defensive ring
- A military stronghold featuring ramparts, a dry moat and original drawbridge remnants
- A historic fortification set within wooded parkland, forming one node in the city’s 19th-century fort network
What is so special about Fort 4 for couple trip?
- Explore 1860s fort interiors on free Sunday tours
- Cycle or walk scenic ramparts and moat paths
- Picnic at sheltered tables next to historic masonry
- Enjoy seasonal pop-up bar drinks and open-air cinema
- Use a €5 Zuidrand map to link to other Antwerp forts
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Enough time to cycle the ramparts, join a guided tour and enjoy a picnic without rushing
Couple-Friendly Activities in Fort 4
Cycle the fort ramparts:
Follow the dry moat and rampart paths around Fort 4
Tip: Bring your own bike or rent one in Antwerp; start at junction 8 of the Brialmont network
Join the guided interior tour:
Explore the 1860s brick and sandstone structures inside the main front building
Tip: Tours run Sundays at 14:00 (Apr–Sep weekly, Oct–Mar monthly); arrive 10 minutes early
Picnic under the event shelter:
Use the covered tables next to the fort for a shaded lunch
Tip: Pack snacks and a blanket; nearby toilets but no café outside events
Sip at the pop-up bar and watch open-air films:
Enjoy seasonal drinks and free summer film or comedy nights
Tip: Check fortengordels.be for event dates; arrive early to secure a table
Buy the Zuidrand hiking map:
Get a €5 map to link Fort 4 with other Antwerp forts
Tip: Purchase at any Mortsel municipal office before you head out
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Fort 4
- Combine forts on two wheels: Use the Zuidrand map to link to nearby forts on the Brialmont cycle route
- Pack essentials: Bring water, snacks and a picnic blanket since onsite caterers appear only during events
- Check event calendar: Verify film nights, bar dates and guided-walk schedules online before you visit
Reviews of Fort 4
Mike
Interesting fort from history. Take the time to explore. There's lots to find.
Lukasz Suchora
Its good place for cool down , also with Kids its big sandbox ! Its also possible order diner or lunch in lokal
Robert Saunders
Very interesting historical place to visit. Like stepping back in time. The surrounding area is very pretty also.
Luc Hemmerijckx
Lovely place to walk. Central part of the fort is in renovation. Great that one does something which was paid by the Belgian citizens.
Luly H.
Went there once to the second hand market, which was amazing! And also the bar, very good vibes and music for going there in the weekend, there is a big sand box for little kids. There is also a big green grass space next to the bar to do a family picnic.
When is the best time to visit Fort 4 (Antwerp, Belgium)?
In summer, arrive for free film nights and pop-up bar events. In winter, enjoy quieter park walks and occasional winter bar weekends.
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Typical Budget for a Couple (2 Adults)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Drink at pop-up bar | EUR 4 |
| Zuidrand hiking map | EUR 5 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 9 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Map of Fort 4
Address: Krijgsbaan, 2640 Mortsel, Belgium
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