Fancy a summer day in Mechelen, but thinking it's just a bit too hot? Don’t worry. Even on the hottest days, there are plenty of places in the city to cool off. From cool churches and museums to shady parks and fountains where children can play.
Historic churches are cool!
We all know churches stay cool inside. Within the centuries-old walls of Mechelen’s churches, you can escape the summer heat for a moment. And another plus is that you will discover impressive architecture, masterful works of art and a special history. In Mechelen, there are as many as seven historic churches to visit, each with their own character.
Dive into a nice cool museum
Museums carefully keep their temperature at optimal levels in order to preserve the artworks. This also makes them a pleasant destination for visitors on hot days. Take your time to visit an exhibition or discover the story behind the city in one of the museums in Mechelen.
Splashing around in the fountains
Looking for a place to cool down? The fountains in Mechelen are wonderfully refreshing on hot days, especially for families with young children. The fountains are active from March to November, from 10 am to 8 pm. Please note: the water is not fit to drink. You can find fountains at:
- Botermarkt
- Tinel Park
- Augustijnenstraat (near number 20)
- Meysbrug (near number 4)
- Stadsheimelijkheid
Take a refreshing splash
Are you in need of serious cooling down? Then open water swimming or a day at the beach is just what you need.
From a cold splash to relaxing with your feet in the sand: there are various swimming spots in and around Mechelen.
Escape the heat and head for the greenery
Trees are the best natural air conditioner we have. In the parks and gardens of Mechelen, you will always find a shady place to rest, read a book or enjoy a picnic. The Botanical Gardens and Vrijbroekpark are perfect spots if you want to escape the crowds and leave the heat behind.
Refill your water bottle for free
It's really important to drink enough water when the weather is hot. There are various places in Mechelen where you can fill your water bottle with tap water for free.
Public drinking fountains
- Info office Visit Mechelen (Vleeshouwersstraat 6)
- Social House (Lange Schipstraat 27)
- Tivoli Park (at the petting zoo and café ’t ASS)
- Vrijbroekpark (at the visitor centre)
- The Refuge (Klein Begijnhof 16)
- De Keeting (Kroonstraat 64)
- De Lage Drempel (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwestraat 43)
- St Rumbold’s Cathedral
- Church of St Catherine
- St John’s Church
- Church of Our Lady of Hanswijk
- Beguinage Church
- Local service centres
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