Herentals, Belgium
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February 10, 2025 - January 04, 2026 |
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Herentals (Antwerp)
Herentals is a very small charming town in the Flemish part of Belgium.
It's situated 25 km from Antwerp, mentioned in The New York Times as one of the most beautiful Belgium city's.
Herentals has a very accessible railwaystation, just at 5' walk from here. This station has very frequent services and takes you to Antwerp or Brussels (also airport) in no time. From there you can connect to many areas of the country. Also frequent buses.
My home is situated in the historical city centre.
Al kind of shops and supermarkets are just around the corner.
It is alsof a very quite area and the beautiful Beguinage and Nethevalley are just across the street.
I love our Nethe valey, Kempisch Canal and the sanddunes. Good for hours of walking.
But I also like the lively, local markets on Friday and Sunday.
So, an ideal combination for an easy and relax stay!
I live in a very bright and spacious loft on the 3th floor. There is a lift.
There is a big rooftop terrace with beautiful views over the neighbourhood.
There is a Masterbedroom with double bed.
In the living area are 2 brand new sofa beds. Very good quality beds 140 x 200, both for 2 People. Very easy system.
So sleeping place for 6 in Total !
You can use free and unlimited internet-acces.
I can alsof offer you a closed parking space (garage).
I have 1 e-bike (possible to use more e- bikes from friends).
Herentals and surroundings have a lot of cycling paths.
A very nice way to discover the area.
There is so much to do, for every age, in Herentals and the surrounding areas. You will not be bored!
The famous familypark 'Bobbejaanland' is just 8 km from here.
Belgium is a very little country with distinct cultures and long fascinating histories. But Belgium charms are also found in many less-spectacular corners. Belgium is more than drinking beer, eating 'stoemp', waffles, chips and chocolates!
Belgium is a country of two distinct halves. Dutch speaking Flanders has a flat landscape but is interspersed with fabulous historic cities. They lies close together and are conveniently interconnect by regular trains, even from Herentals. Antwerp is a portcity whose historical credentials are balanced by its vibrant nightlife, café-culture and cutting-edge designer fashions. Sweet little Lier, known for his béguinage, listed by Unesco. Brughes: one of Europe's most romantic getaways. Ghent is known to be one of the most authentic city's. I can also recommend you Mechelen and Leuven. In French speaking Wallonia most attractions are contrastingly rural: caves, castles, bucolic valleys and outdoor activities. Fascinating Liège, Namur with his mighty fortress and pitoresque old town centre, Bouillon with his 'chateau', Dinant, beautifull nature in Rochehout et La Roche-en-Ardennes. The Eastern cantons is best known for the Hautes Fagnes area of moorlands (largest nationally protected naturereserve) that lies between pleasant towns Eupen and Malmédy. Here you also find the Spa-Francorchamps Belgium Grand Prix Formula 1 circuit.. And than you have Brussels of course. The Grand Place is one of world's most beautifull squares. Don't mis the unique 1985 Atomium.
Belgium is the capital of Europe. Very good connections by highway's, high-speed trains or low-cost flights to other European cities as Amsterdam , Paris, London, Berlin, Madrid, Barcelona, Venice,....
Airports - Brussels International airport
- Antwerp Airport
- Ostend Airport
- Eindhoven airport (mostly cheaper)
- Brussels-Charleroi airport (low budget)
- Amsterdam International airport
Our Family
- 1 Adults
- 0 Children
- 32 Exchanges made
Occupation
- Retired teacher
Our Home
- House Type: Flat
- Floor: 3
- Environment: In a small town
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Sleeping Capacity: 6
- Living Area: 100 m2
- Total Area: 125 m2
References
In my house
- Pets - Allowed
- Small children - Allowed
Exchange Types
- Home exchange
- Hospitality offered
Indoor
- Free internet access
- Computer available
- Central heating
- Toys and games
- Washing machine
- Television
Outdoor
- Terrace or deck
- Garage / private parking
- Bicycles: 2
Facilities
- Lift/Elevator
Our Destination Wish List
- Open to any destination
- Netherlands
- Netherlands
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Norway
- Estonia
- Corsica, France
- Sicily, Italy
- Greece
- Copenhagen, Denmark
Spoken Languages
- English
- Français
- Español
- Dutch
Our Neighbourhood
Nearest Airport: Brussel National Airport or Eindhoven Airport -
I live in regio 'Antwerpse Kempen', situated in Flanders.
The region is known for his beautifull Nete- valley. Over 90% of Belgium's dragonfly species live here. You have also 'de Kempense duinenrug (sanddunes with forest) . 'Het Olens broek' is a beautifull nature-reserve. And there are 2 dreaming canals: Kempisch canal and Albertcanal. There're 4 lakes where you can find a lot of waterrecreation. There're also a lot of other possibilities for recreation all kind...walking, biking,mountainbiking, swimming, kanoing, skating, petanque, kajak, surf, horse-riding, golf...or visit familypark Bobbejaanland.
Herentals is an ideal place for visiting our country with a lot of charming little villages and beautifull city's. Herentals has a trainstation at 5' walk from here. This station has very frequent services and takes you to Antwerp or Brussels in no time. From there you can connect to many areas of the country.
Occupation
- Retired teacher
Children
- We do not have children.
Pets
- Friendly 5 years old Cocker Spaniel
About Our Family
Sonja (58): Retired science teacher. I love traveling, swimming, nature, walking and local food. No problem for me to look after your pets!
Lima (5): A very friendly Spanish Coccer. She likes to walk and also to travel with me. But if this isn't possible, she can stay with my family. She's very social with dogs and cats.
Lifestyle
I enjoy visiting and discovering new places anywhere!
I love nature, walking, biking, swimming, music, festivals, markets, typical foods and spirits, museums,... and city's!
Open for any suggestion. All periods possible.
References
This member has completed 32 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners:
Gemmenich, Belgium
BE00662Ciney, Belgium
BE00749Oostende, Belgium
BE00908Property meets description. Nice base to explore Herentals and its surroundings. Many hiking possibilities in the area.
Sint-Andries (BRUGGE), Belgium
BE528Muscat, Oman
CN1011367A delightful home. A lot of effort went into making our stay enjoyable
We enjoyed the fresh eggs produced by their hens
Berlin, Germany
DE1011238Badalona, Spain
ES52170A very generous person, with a comfortable house and well located to discover Flanders.
Vícar, Spain
ES682814Pori, Finland
FI0676SAINT-ETIENNE, France
FR120199Clevedon, Great Britain
GB091424TRIKALA, Greece
GR120Mayo, Ireland
IE1000307Akureyri, Iceland
IS10064Haarlem, Netherlands
NL0096Vinkel, Netherlands
NL0418Heerlijke plek midden in Herentals. Vond het mooi om dat te mogen ontdekken vanuit een mooie plekje.. Monique