Handelsbeurs (couple trip)
How Couple-Friendly is Handelsbeurs?
What makes it 89% Couple-Friendly: Couples can enjoy a hand-in-hand stroll, book the atmospheric Genesis show, attend evening piano recitals, and end with dinner at on-site Fiera, all in a romantic historic setting.
Positives:
- Free weekend entry: The hall opens free on Saturdays, Sundays, and school holidays from 10:00 to 18:00
- Barrier-free access: Ground-floor entrances roll smoothly for strollers and wheelchair users
Challenges:
- Advance booking required: Recitals and light shows sell out; reserve your tickets online early
- Limited weekday access: The trading hall may be closed on weekdays; check opening hours before you go
What is Handelsbeurs?
- A mid-19th-century neo-Gothic trading hall in Antwerp, originally built to house one of Europe’s first organized commodity exchanges
- A listed heritage monument characterized by its red brick façade, polychrome archways and slender cast-iron columns supporting a vaulted roof
- A preserved landmark in the city’s financial quarter, now repurposed for cultural and public events while retaining its industrial-era architecture
What is so special about Handelsbeurs for couple trip?
- Romantic stroll under neo-Gothic arches
- Intimate piano recitals by candlelight
- Immersive projection-mapping light show
- Cosmopolitan dinner steps away
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Allows time to explore the colonnade, catch a show, and enjoy dinner nearby
Couple-Friendly Activities in Handelsbeurs
Stroll the Beursplein colonnade:
Walk under neo-Gothic arches and capture photos in soft light
Tip: Visit on weekends or school holidays between 10:00 and 18:00 for free access
Attend a piano recital:
Listen to Bart Amand play Einaudi and other classics in atmospheric lighting
Tip: Book floor or beanbag seating online in advance and bring your own mat
Experience the Genesis light show:
Watch a 30-minute projection-mapping journey through the Creation story
Tip: Reserve your time slot for the Nov–Jan run on the official site
Dine at Fiera restaurant:
Enjoy world cuisine with live local music in the adjoining Schippersbeurs
Tip: Make a reservation on busy evenings to secure a table
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Handelsbeurs
- Buy combined tickets online: Purchase recital and show tickets together on the website to save time
- Combine with Meir walk: Take a post-visit stroll along the nearby shopping street for coffee and shopping
Reviews of Handelsbeurs
Peter Agoston (Coram Deo)
Wonderful building from the worlnderful ear of beurs. Nowadays it's a venue for various events including concerts or conferences, dinner parties etc. Admissions are free on weekends
Sajal Islam
The server drop a good portion of my food "on the floor" while serving. That's okay! Everyone makes mistakes. But he never showed up on my table again to make it right! Another server cleaned the floor. She also took no attempt to make it right. 🙂
R Suresh Kumar
Wow! Marvelous building! If you happen to be in Antwerp, a must visit place. The ground floor is covered with world map in oil canvas.The map shows the different parts of the World.The architecture is fantastic and difficult to take of your eyes from the fantastic building.
Irma Zandl
Spectacular building. And if you're staying at the Sapphire House Hotel, it's right next door. It's free to wander around but only open on the weekends for the public. Well worth a visit if you happen to be in the area.
Maya 123
Beautiful building! “When visiting the ground floor, be sure to take a look at the walls above the negotiation rooms: these are covered with large maps of the world, in oil on canvas. These unique paintings were painted in situ, between 1879 and 1884, by Captain at sea Ghesquière, who also signed and dated them all separately. The maps depict, in great detail, the different parts of the world with...
When is the best time to visit Handelsbeurs (Antwerp, Belgium)?
Free hall access runs only on weekends and school holidays; check Genesis dates (Nov–Jan) for evening shows
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Typical Budget for a Couple (2 Adults)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Genesis light show (2 tickets) | EUR 24 |
| Dinner at Fiera (for 2) | EUR 50 |
| Piano recital (optional, 2 tickets) | EUR 30 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 104 |
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 Handelsbeurs
Address: Borzestraat 31, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
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