Sightseeing
This Unesco site founded in 1258 is one of Flemish prettiest 'street' beguinages. A small but picture-perfect grid of cobbled, gated lanes lined with archetypal old houses around the baroque-fronted 1671 St-Margareta church.
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Begijnhof
BegijnhofstraatThis Unesco site founded in 1258 is one of Flemish prettiest 'street' beguinages. A small but picture-perfect grid of cobbled, gated lanes lined with archetypal old houses around the baroque-fronted 1671 St-Margareta church.
The most iconic and photogenic monument in Lier. A 14th-century tower incorporating a 1930 timepiece that's eccentrically over-endowed with dials, zodiac signs and a globe. Figures on the south face perform bell-striking duties every hour.
Zimmer Tower
18 ZimmerpleinThe most iconic and photogenic monument in Lier. A 14th-century tower incorporating a 1930 timepiece that's eccentrically over-endowed with dials, zodiac signs and a globe. Figures on the south face perform bell-striking duties every hour.
Sint-Gummaruskerk
8 Kardinaal MercierpleinA huge, stone-buttressed Gothic church
Discover Lier's hidden corners from the water. Take a boat trip on the 'Binnennete' in an old eel barge. Discover all of the scenic and picturesque spots the city has to offer for 3.5 euro.
Every year, from the 1st of April till the 31st of October the Royal Company of Brave Boat Fishermen take to the water and organize tourist boat trips in the centre of Lier.
Schapekoppenstraat
SchapekoppenstraatDiscover Lier's hidden corners from the water. Take a boat trip on the 'Binnennete' in an old eel barge. Discover all of the scenic and picturesque spots the city has to offer for 3.5 euro.
Every year, from the 1st of April till the 31st of October the Royal Company of Brave Boat Fishermen take to the water and organize tourist boat trips in the centre of Lier.
Archetypal pseudo-baroque facades line the Grote Markt, where a tall, elfin-spired 1369 belfry gives character to the refined old town hall now housing the tourist office.
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Grote Markt
Grote MarktArchetypal pseudo-baroque facades line the Grote Markt, where a tall, elfin-spired 1369 belfry gives character to the refined old town hall now housing the tourist office.
Arts & Culture
This well endowed provincial art gallery has become a must-see while it hosts a long-term one-room Breughel exhibition.
Stedelijk Museum Wuyts-Van Campen en Baron Caroly
14 Florent Van CauwenberghstraatThis well endowed provincial art gallery has become a must-see while it hosts a long-term one-room Breughel exhibition.
Drinks & Nightlife
't Goed Voorbeeld
8 Koning-AlbertstraatTwo-level artists' cafe.
Sinte Goemmer
3 BerlaarsestraatCosy bar with a great choice of gin tonic
Cafė De Mort
28 Grote MarktTraditional Belgian pub setting. On saturdays music and dance until the early hours.
Parks & Nature
Lier is ringed by a circular waterway and the Vesten, a green rampart walkway where the city walls once stood.
Stadsvest
StadsvestLier is ringed by a circular waterway and the Vesten, a green rampart walkway where the city walls once stood.
Take a walk to the old abbey with the 1616 entrance gate building. Located in a quiet green environment between the canal and the river 'Kleine Nete'.
Court of Nazareth
101 NazaretdreefTake a walk to the old abbey with the 1616 entrance gate building. Located in a quiet green environment between the canal and the river 'Kleine Nete'.
Stadspark Lier
Great outdoor playground in the city park.
Food Scene
Charming bistro located in the former Chevalier-Marin Brewery. Tasty and pure food at a fair price.
Don't forget to also visit the bar to taste some of the quite delicious Belgian beers.
Café-bistro Het Looks
13 Ros BeiaardstraatCharming bistro located in the former Chevalier-Marin Brewery. Tasty and pure food at a fair price.
Don't forget to also visit the bar to taste some of the quite delicious Belgian beers.
Great setting, especially in summer with the big terrace in a green environment. Brunch is popular here and a good value for money.
Bar Muza
52 GasthuisvestGreat setting, especially in summer with the big terrace in a green environment. Brunch is popular here and a good value for money.
They have a small menu but with very tasty combinations. Tumbs up for the simplicity, crispy ingredients and tasty wine.
Salto Stadsbistro
18 RechtestraatThey have a small menu but with very tasty combinations. Tumbs up for the simplicity, crispy ingredients and tasty wine.
Relax and indulge at the terrace next to the 'Vest' walkway for a tastefull breakfast. The perfect start of the day after a good night's rest :-)
Barvest
72 Frederik PeltzerstraatRelax and indulge at the terrace next to the 'Vest' walkway for a tastefull breakfast. The perfect start of the day after a good night's rest :-)
Classic dishes with a surprising touch, full of pure flavors and fresh seasonal ingredients. Combined with amazing wines and warm hospitality.
Goudt
71 Van BoeckellaanClassic dishes with a surprising touch, full of pure flavors and fresh seasonal ingredients. Combined with amazing wines and warm hospitality.
In a relaxed setting you will enjoy a cozy meal, surprising wines and a spontaneous, friendly service.
On sunny days dine on the terrace.
Restaurant Cuistot
146 AntwerpsestraatIn a relaxed setting you will enjoy a cozy meal, surprising wines and a spontaneous, friendly service.
On sunny days dine on the terrace.
Trendy eatery with spacious summer terrace, located in a car free zone in the historic centre.
Zuster Agnes
16 SchapekoppenstraatTrendy eatery with spacious summer terrace, located in a car free zone in the historic centre.
The reference in Lier for fresh ice cream, ice cream cakes, pancakes, Belgian waffles and more sweet delicacies. Original recipes, prepared on the premises.
Crèmerie Jerome
11 Frederik PeltzerstraatThe reference in Lier for fresh ice cream, ice cream cakes, pancakes, Belgian waffles and more sweet delicacies. Original recipes, prepared on the premises.
Shopping
Antwerpsestraat
AntwerpsestraatThe main shopping street
Getting Around
Lier station
The train takes you in 16 minutes to the centre of Antwerp.
Fietspunt Lier
32 LeopoldpleinBlue-Bike rental
Rent A Car
42 MallekotstraatDe Komeet
183 EeuwfeestlaanTake bus line 1 to explore Lier.
Lier Zagerijstraat station
Bus 90 takes you to Berchem via Mortsel