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Schoten

Flanders, Belgium · Europe

About Schoten

Schoten works well as a base: 5 minutes from Merksem, 8km from Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp.

Schoten is a town located in Flanders, Belgium. With a population of 33,622, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Schoten sits in Belgium, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Brussels time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Schoten to your route.

About Schoten

Schoten (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈsxoːtə(n)] ) is a municipality located in Antwerp Province, Belgium. The municipality only comprises the town of Schoten proper. As of 1 January 2020 Schoten has a total population of 34,311. The total area is 29.55 km2 (11.41 sq mi) which gives a population density of 1,122/km2

Read more (2,910/sq mi). Schoten borders the Antwerp districts Merksem to the west and Deurne to the south west. Neighboring municipalities include Brasschaat to the north, Brecht to the north east, Schilde to the east, and Wijnegem to the south.

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Schoten offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Schoten located?

Schoten is located in Flanders, Belgium, Europe. The coordinates are 51.2525 latitude, 4.5027 longitude.

What is the population of Schoten?

Schoten has a population of approximately 33,622 people, making it a town in Belgium.

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Quick Information

Population
33,622
Continent
Europe
Country
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
51.2525, 4.5027

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Belgium

Police
101
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Tags

EuropeBelgiumFlandersTown

Worth the detour from Schoten

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Antwerp Zoo

Historic Belgian zoo next to the central train station, one of the oldest in the world, founded in 1843.

7 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Antwerpen-Centraal

A cathedral-like railway station of marble, gilt and glass, repeatedly voted one of the most beautiful in the world.

7 km · about 15 min drive

cathedral

Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp

Belgium's tallest Gothic building housing masterpieces by Rubens, with a UNESCO-listed 123-metre tower visible across Flanders.

8 km · about 15 min drive

museum

Plantin-Moretus Museum

The world's oldest surviving printing house, run by the Plantin family in Antwerp from 1576 to 1867 and the only museum on the UNESCO World Heritage list: complete with the two oldest printing presses in existence and a Gutenberg Bible.

8 km · about 15 min drive

cathedral

St. Rumbold's Tower

Climb 538 steps up Mechelen's unfinished Gothic tower for a sky-walk panorama reaching as far as Antwerp and Brussels.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Atomium

Futuristic building in Brussels shaped like an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times, built for the 1958 World Expo.

41 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Leuven Town Hall

A lacework masterpiece of late-Gothic stone, crusted with statues and pinnacles in Belgium's great university city.

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Grand-Place

Opulent central square in Brussels surrounded by ornate guildhalls and the Gothic town hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Schoten

  • 50 kmWestern Scheldt TunnelAt 6.6 km the longest road tunnel in the Netherlands, diving under the busy Western Scheldt shipping lane to link Zeeland with Zeelandic Flanders since 2003.
  • 55 kmWesterscheldetunnelTolled 6.6-kilometre road tunnel under the Western Scheldt linking Zeelandic Flanders to Zuid-Beveland, replacing two ferries.
  • 62 kmZeeland BridgeElegant 5 km bridge over the Oosterschelde estuary, the longest in the Netherlands when opened in 1965. Its endless procession of arches makes one of the country's most photogenic drives.
  • 70 kmOosterscheldekeringThe colossal storm-surge barrier crossing the Oosterschelde, the showpiece of Holland's Delta Works flood defences.
  • 72 kmBrouwersdamDelta Works dam carrying the N57 between two Zeeland islands, with the North Sea on one side, the Grevelingen lagoon on the other, and kitesurfers filling the sky.
  • 73 kmErasmusbrugRotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.

Driving in Belgium

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.74/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Schoten.

Wijnegem

🇧🇪 Belgium

3 km awayPop. 8,932

Merksem

🇧🇪 Belgium

4 km awayPop. 44,435

's-Gravenwezel

🇧🇪 Belgium

4 km awayPop. 6,379

Deurne

🇧🇪 Belgium

4 km awayPop. 78,747

Brasschaat

🇧🇪 Belgium

4 km awayPop. 37,040

Wommelgem

🇧🇪 Belgium

6 km awayPop. 11,917

Schilde

🇧🇪 Belgium

6 km awayPop. 20,373

Borsbeek

🇧🇪 Belgium

6 km awayPop. 10,334

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