Bornem
Photo © Toerisme Oost-Vlaanderen
Hiking
Those who are truly looking for silence, will find it in Hingene. Follow the hiking route for 6 or 8,4 kilometres through an area which was officially named 'silence area'. Here, the background noises do not surpass the maximum value of 35 to 40 decibels. The sounds of nature dominate...
Cycling
Those who want to cycle with the current, will definitely add this "Go with the Flow" cycling route to their to do list. Breeches, polders and castles alternate each other, whilst the river remains to be your loyal compagnon during this route.
Attractions
The beautifully restored Abbey of Bornem has an interesting history which dates back to 1603. Wander through the silent hallways of the convent, discover the incredible library and linger in the silent park around the abbey.
Accommodation in Bornem
STROOM is the ideal opportunity in which you can discover Bornem. Hike through the calming silence area, cycle alongside the current and visit the beautiful Abbey of Bornem. You can spend the night in one of the beautiful accommodations in the area. Find the perfect place to stay for you through Vlaanderen Vakantieland!
Bornem is part of the cluster Klein-Brabant. In the idyllic Klein-Brabant, the Scheldt makes its way through green riverbanks, mud flats and salt marshes.
Here, you can immerse yourself in a dreamy atmosphere and the immeasurable hospitality of the inhabitants. Hikers, cyclists and culture lovers will find everything they want.
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General accessibility of Bornem
- Train station NMBS: Bornem
- Ferry:
- Wintam - Rupelmonde
- Weert - Hanne Driegoten
- There are sharing bicycles available via www.mobit.eu
- Charging station electrical bicycles nearby the Abbey of Bornem:
- Near the Landhuis, Kardinaal Cardijnplein, Bornem (pay by card)
- Hotel De Notelaer, Stationsplein 2, 2880 Bornem
- Hotel Secundo, Rijksweg 58, 2880 Bornem
- Sint-Margaretha, Sint-Margarethaplein 4, 2880 Wintam (Bornem)
- Brasserie ’t Kasseibaantje, Hingenesteenweg 105, 2880 Bornem
- Café De blauwe koe, Leopoldstraat 9, 2880 Bornem
- Charging station electrical cars:
- Kasteeldreef 1, 2880 Bornem
- L.de Baerdemaekerstraat 2, 2880 Bornem
- Wateringe 87, 2880 Bornem
- Rijksweg 15, 2880 Bornem