Antwerpen

Region

Vlaams Gewest

Capital

Antwerpen

Language

Nederlands

Important cities/municipalities

Antwerpen, Mechelen, Turnhout, Lier, Herentals

Short history

Antwerpen has its own regional history within Belgium. The province is connected with haven, diamantgeschiedenis, historische steden en de Kempen.

Practical information for newcomers

For documents, first contact your municipality. OCMW/CPAS may be important for social support. VDAB is important for work in Flanders; Actiris in Brussels; Forem in Wallonia.

Local services

Municipality, OCMW/CPAS, integration service, VDAB/Forem/Actiris where relevant, health insurance fund, school and CAW.

Landmarks and culture

Kathedraal van Antwerpen, Mechelen, de Kempen en de havenregio