You simply can’t get bored in Bornem. It has something great to offer you. The gorgeous landscape is full of adventures. A place you can never deny. Discover Bornem in the province of Antwerp, a real paradise for adventurers. An incredible place for walking and historic buffs. Bornem is a place for everyone with all corners of interest. This journey will be best in your travelogue. Have a look at the official website when planning your holiday. The “tourism” section offers daily updated information on what’s on in the area. Let’s visit Bornem a memorable affair.
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Address to reach the Castle :Kasteelstraat 34, 2880 Bornem
Bornem Castle
The castle Bornem is a hidden gem on the banks of the Oude Schelde. Bornem Castle, also known as the De Marnix de Sainte-Aldegonde Castle is a country house, formerly a castle. Well, the hidden castle in a great nature trail – castle only visitable by appointments. The earliest fortification on the site was of the 10th or 11th centuries, later the castle was built on the foundations of the older building in 1587 by Spanish noblemen. The present house was built on the same site at the end of the 19th century the castle was renovated with respect to the new elements of the building. It remains in the ownership of the house Marnix de Sainte-Aldegonde, the current resident is John de Marnix de Sainte-Aldegonde. The extensive state is dotted up with a fabulous garden and water fountains perfectly complementing its presence. There are lots of free walking opportunities all around in this very quiet and green castle grounds cyclists and walkers will love this path. Highly recommended!
D’Ursel Castle
D’Ursel Castle is an exceptionally pleasant domain to stay. The castle is a nice place to visit. It’s quite interesting to visit the former residence of the d’Ursel family. There are mostly portraits and some ancient furniture on display. Rather rare chambers are dedicated to the Brussels residence of the family, which was torn down in the 1960s. The castle has been beautifully restored and forms the centrepiece of the nineteenth-century landscape park, where large trees are the norm. The castle itself can already be seen from the avenue that looks straight onto the front of the building, which is a hark back to the grandeur of yesteryear. The domain in itself is accessible via several gateways. A large and green domain guarantees a pleasant walk with opportunities to relax on variously spaced benches. Around the castle is a beautiful park for walking, cycling, jogging etc. You can experience many activities. It is quiet and you can fully enjoy nature.
The Notelaer
The Notelaer is a beautiful domain on the Scheldt where you can drink and/or eat and where you can spend the night in a kind of bell/tent in a tree. The history of the pavilion at De Notelaer cannot be separated from the history of the ferry, which already existed at De Notelaer in the seventeenth century. Beautiful pavilion in neoclassical style with a stupendous view on the river Scheldt. Home to the Duke of d Ursel who also owned the nearby castle. In the park, there is a self-service cafeteria. Great place. De Notelaer owes its name to a striking walnut tree that stood on the Scheldedijk in the first half of the seventeenth century. This was originally a pavilion of the castle d’Ursel. Around 1780, Duke Wolfgang-Guillaume d’Ursel and his wife Flore d’Arenberg decided to build a pavilion on the Notelaer. There is a beautiful pond where you can take nice pictures of the castle with reflection. There is a beautiful art in the garden. It’s a beautiful place to visit. You will love being here.
Temsebrug
Temsebrug is a beautiful and modern bridge that provides an important connection between the E17 (Ghent – Antwerp) and the A12 (Antwerp – Mechelen – Brussels). The bridge is a pleasant place to walk and cycle, although you should be careful of this shared path. You can enjoy the view of Temse, the bend of the Scheldt and the polder of Bornem. Especially in the late afternoon, the light reflected in the water on the wide bend is a feast for the eyes. You can enjoy the view of Temse, the bend of the Scheldt and the polder of Bornem. Especially in the late afternoon, the light reflected in the water on the wide bend is a feast for the eyes.
Nice to stop in the summer and watch the sunset or watch the fireworks during “Temse in de Wolken.”
De Cluyse
De Cluyse offers you amazing delicacies.
You can see everything that happens in their open kitchen. Their tasty, fresh products, organic as much as possible. the menu contains many tasty gems. They supplement this with what the season and the market offer them. They like to experiment in their pots and pans. ‘Playing’ with the products that are best at that moment. Their light and airy preparations are always a surprising touch. This is how their culinary creativity bubbles up. Every week they sell a new menu with fresh and honest products so that you can experience that H-eat vibe at home as much as you would with them. If you can not come to them, then they will come to your home! On Monday they will announce the menu to take away Friday and Saturday. So just slightly different.
Bornem Double
Soft as velvet, this double with warm dark brown color and burgundy undertones has a fruity taste and hoppy aftertaste. Its creamy, rich, and firm foam head crowns it.
Bornem double is a lively abbey beer that, after its first fermentation in the barrel, nicely evolves during its second fermentation in the bottle or the barrel. Soft as velvet, this double with warm dark brown colour and burgundy undertones has a fruity taste and hoppy aftertaste. Its creamy, rich and firm foam head crowns it. Few other dark doubles can match this Bornem Double. The dark double is often served with meat dishes, such as steaks, roasted meat, wild or even sausages. You can age the Bornem Double for many years, just like wine.