Rumst
Photo © Toerisme Oost-Vlaanderen
Hiking
The blue bridges, the water tower, the natural areas... Rumst has many beautiful and picturesque spots. With this Instagramroute, you pass striking monuments and hidden gems.
Cycling
Around 1960, the Rupel region was the epicenter of the brick industry. The subsoil is rich in high-quality clay—the perfect raw material for world-famous bricks, roof tiles, and ceramics. Traces of this fascinating history can still be seen everywhere along the Rupel.
Today, these industrial sites have been brought back to life: from unique museums to beautiful nature reserves and even as the stage for Tomorrowland. In short, it’s a cycling route full of surprises and captivating stories.
Attractions
Museum 'Rupelklei', located at the dike in Terhagen, shows the rich brickwork past of the region with the help of dioramas. You will learn everything about the layers of clay and findings which were discovered in the clay.
Accommodations in Rumst
STROOM is the ideal opportunity to discover Rumst. Link your visit to the discourse Space for Water to a small getaway to this charming village. Visit all the Instagram-worthy spots in Rumst during a special hiking route, cycle along the diverse landscape of Rumst and its surroundings or visit Museum Rupelklei to learn more about the brickwork past of the region. 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!
Rumst is part of the cluster Rupel area. An excursion in the Rupel area and the Hombeeks Plateau is full of pleasant contrasts.
Do you want to enjoy nature, hike or cycle alongside the riverbank, discover museums and dine gastronomically? Then Tourism Rupel area and Hombeeks Plateau is the place to be.
General accessibility of Rumst
- Train station NMBS: Boom
- There are sharing bicycles available at the trainstation. More information about the sharing bike system can be found here.