Scheldebocht Antwerp – Harbour skyline like it's New York

Relaxing

Jeroen from Antwerp

Hey everybody! I grew up in my amazing city. The small yet big Antwerp has something for everybody, whoever you are or where you come fro...

"Droogdokkenpark, or Scheldebocht, in Antwerp offers stunning harbor views and lively evenings. Perfect for a night out with friends and music."

This park has only been there for a few years, and what a beautiful asset it is to the city!

It is quite spacious, has some very well-placed benches (yes, I do miss good benches a lot sometimes in the city), and most of all, has a view over the Schelde and the harbour behind it. It is located next to some clubs, near Het Noordkasteel (in Dutch) (a bigger, more natural park), and is one of the many new pieces in 't Noord and 't Eilandje area. Its real name is the Droogdokkenpark, but because it is located in the Scheldebocht, people tend to call it Scheldebocht.

What I advise you to do is sit there with some friends in the evening when it's dark and drink, dance, and have fun. On top of that, the whole harbour is lit up, and it is just overwhelmingly beautiful to look at. It really feels as if you are sitting on the outskirts of a huge city.

If you are lucky, you might also stumble upon some people with a portable music box in the evening and join the party. Of course, this occurs more in the summer than in the winter.