Park and water

The Dyle, streams and parks in and around Mechelen offer a welcome breathing space. Whether you walk along the Dyle towpath or settle down in the Botanical Gardens: greenery and water are never far away in Mechelen.

Botanical Garden The Botanical Garden is steeped in history. In the Middle Ages this green oasis was the garden of the former order of knights.
Provincial Green Domain Vrijbroekpark Vrijbroekpark is situated on the periphery of the city and is a green area that covers 50 hectares.
Tivoli Domain Tivoli park was once the grounds of a castle barely two kilometres from the historic centre of Mechelen.

Silent Garden Archiepiscopal Palace With the emphasis on silence, this little oasis right under St Rumbold’s Tower is just the place to switch off the technology and unwind.
The best picnic spots in nature Surely there’s nothing quite as wonderful as getting out into nature with a well-stocked picnic basket and blanket.
Playgrounds in Mechelen In Mechelen you will find playgrounds in the loveliest places: among the animals, in nature or in a recreation area.

Stream walk In the 16th century the river Dyle meandered through the city, branching out into a web of small waterways called ‘streams’.
Dyle Towpath A walk alongside the water over the floating Dyle Towpath in the heart of the city is a unique and relaxing experience.
Boat trip on the inner Dyle Embark for a fascinating boat trip on the Dyle and discover the city from a different perspective.
Stand-up paddleboarding on the Dyle Paddle your way along the River Dyle on a paddle board and discover Mechelen from the water.
The Gathering canoe tours You can sail along the Dyle in a Canadian canoe, paddle-board on the Leuven-Dyle canal or rent your own boat.
Packrafting on the Dyle Sail along the Inner Dyle on a packraft, a robust single-person craft in which you can explore every possible part of the riverbed.

De Nekker Sports and Leisure Centre At De Nekker sports and leisure centre you can take your pick of numerous indoor and outdoor sports.
Roosendael Abbey Site The monumental gatehouse and coach house are a reminder of the 13th-century Cistercian abbey.
Sport Flanders Hofstade A stone’s throw from Mechelen lies the Hofstade sport and recreational domain.

Nature walks Discover the most beautiful walks around Mechelen and enjoy the surprisingly green suburbs of the city.
Cycling in the region Want to explore Mechelen by bike? We’ve compiled a list of the most beautiful cycling routes for you.

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