Vlaeykensgang Secret Passage

The Vlaeykensgang, a secret passage of old Antwerp

Away from the great squares and lively cafés, the Vlaeykensgang is a hidden lane that seems frozen in time. To slip into it is to take a real leap into Antwerp's past. The Antwerp audio-guided tour stops here to reveal this secret, intimate corner, one of the most charming in the city.

A timeless lane

This network of small cobbled alleys, nestled in the heart of the historic centre, keeps the atmosphere of the old Antwerp of yesteryear. Far from the bustle, you find the calm and charm of old lanes, lined with low houses. The Vlaeykensgang is one of those secret places discovered almost by chance, which make all the savour of a stroll through the city.

What to see

You come to lose yourself here for a few moments, time enough to savour the silence, the cobbles and the old façades, a stone's throw from the cathedral. This timeless interlude offers a striking contrast with the bustle of the centre. It is a stop for lovers of secret corners and atmospheres, who like to discover a city through its hidden details.

Practical information

The Vlaeykensgang lies in the heart of the historic centre of Antwerp, near Notre-Dame cathedral, reachable on foot. It is a public lane, freely accessible, to be walked on foot and in silence out of respect for the residents. Narrow and cobbled, it lends itself to discreet strolling rather than to passage in numbers.

What is the Vlaeykensgang in Antwerp?

It is a secret passage, a network of cobbled lanes hidden in the heart of the historic centre, which keeps the atmosphere of the old Antwerp of yesteryear.

Where is the Vlaeykensgang?

In the heart of the historic centre of Antwerp, a few steps from Notre-Dame cathedral, hidden between the lively streets.