Droogdokkenpark Antwerp

Perfect for sunsets

Daphne from Antwerp

"You can sit on the grass, but there are also some loungers for an even more comfortable and chill experience (come early, before they're all taken)."

This park is one of the best places to chill in the summer, especially if you want to watch the sunset! You can find Droogdokkenpark in the north of the city and it offers an amazing view of both the harbour as well as the city centre. In the summer it's a busy and lively place, and you will see many people enjoying beers, vibing to some music and even slacklining. You can sit on the grass, but there are also some loungers for an even more comfortable and chill experience (come early, before they're all taken).

In case you run out of drinks or you desperately need to go to the bathroom, the city of Antwerp has you covered: they build up a pop-up bar every summer, which contributes even more to the liveliness of this park.

One of my favourite summer memories is taking my closest friends, grabbing some falafel at Falafel Tof (make sure to check out the article) and cycling to Droogdokkenpark to hang out there all night. Don't forget to bring your cosiest hoody so you won't get cold on that summer night.

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Antwerp Spotter Daphne

About me Hey there, my name is Daphne and most of the time I'm a happy and an energetic person, always open to new experiences! I have a wide variety of interests, ranging from nerdy stuff (I studied Artificial Intelligence) to food (both to cook and eat), going out for drinks, enjoying nature or visiting museums. My biggest hobby is probably reading, I can spend hours talking about books and I love to give and receive recommendations for the best reads. :) Why Antwerp ? For me Antwerp is a perfect-sized city: big enough to keep exploring new places every day, and smal...

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