Handelsbeurs (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Handelsbeurs?
What makes it 48% Baby-Friendly: A baby in a stroller can roll smoothly across the flat stone floor, yet parents lack nursing rooms or changing tables, and loud concerts could upset infants, so stays must be short.
Positives:
- Easy Access: Step-free entrance and smooth floors make it simple with a stroller.
- Central Location: Close to City Hall square and public transport for quick breaks.
Challenges:
- No Baby-changing Facilities: Venue restrooms lack changing tables or nursing rooms.
- Event Noise: Immersive shows and concerts can be loud for a young baby.
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 with baby?
- Step-free hall with smooth floors for stroller strolls
- Short immersive light show suitable for babies if volume is low
- Central spot near City Hall square for quick feeding breaks
- Photo opportunities under neo-Gothic arches
- Plan visits during weekday mornings to avoid crowds
Note: Handelsbeurs is 48% Baby-Friendly. You may want to consider other Baby-Friendly Things to Do in Antwerp for a more suitable experience.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Enough time to explore the barrier-free hall without tiring the baby.
Baby-Friendly Activities in Handelsbeurs
Barrier-free Hall Stroll:
Enter via Borzestraat 31 or Twaalfmaandenstraat for step-free access through the colonnade.
Tip: Push the stroller on smooth stone floors and pick a quiet weekday morning.
Genesis Light & Sound Show:
Enjoy a 30-minute immersive light and music experience designed for all ages.
Tip: Check with the venue about volume levels and bring a cushion to soften noise.
Colonnade Photo Stop:
Take family photos under the neo-Gothic arches and stained-glass reflections.
Tip: Aim for mid-morning light and use the open space to settle the baby.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Handelsbeurs
- Plan Short Visits: Combine your trip with nearby attractions to avoid overstaying with an unsettled baby.
- Check Event Details: Confirm temporary family areas or noise levels before booking special events.
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)?
Visit on weekday mornings in summer to avoid crowds. From November to January, book the Genesis show in advance for holiday slots.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Underground parking (1h) | EUR 3 |
| Genesis show tickets (2 adults) | EUR 30 |
| Coffee and snack break | EUR 8 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 41 |
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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Address: Borzestraat 31, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
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