Halenstraat

Halenstraat is a tram stop in Antwerp, Antwerp, Flanders. Halenstraat is situated nearby to the college Karel de Grote hogeschool, as well as near the playground Jos Verhelstplein.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Schijnpoort and Antwerpen-Centraal railway station.

Schijnpoort

Metro station

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Schijnpoort is an underground station in the Antwerp premetro network. The station was named after the Schijnpoort gate, part of the Brialmont fortifications, which was demolished in 1970 when constructing the R1 ring road. Schijnpoort is situated 230 metres east of Halenstraat.

Antwerpen-Centraal railway station

Railway station

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Antwerpen-Centraal railway station is the main railway station in Antwerp, Belgium. It is one of the most important hubs in the country and is one of the four Belgian stations on the high-speed rail network. Antwerpen-Centraal railway station is situated 1½ km southwest of Halenstraat.

Antwerp Zoo

Zoo

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Antwerp Zoo is a zoo in the centre of Antwerp, Belgium, located next to the Antwerpen-Centraal railway station. The zoo is the oldest animal park in Belgium, and one of the oldest in the world; it was established on 21 July 1843. Antwerp Zoo is situated 1½ km southwest of Halenstraat.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Den Dam and Borgerhout.

Den Dam

Quarter

Den Dam is an area in northern Antwerp.

Borgerhout

Town

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Borgerhout is the smallest district of Antwerp, Belgium. As of 2025, the district housed 47,188 inhabitants on 3.93 km². It was a separate municipality until 1983.