Weekend getaway Lokeren
City trip Lokeren with Eurocity Direct
- From € 24 one-way with Eurocity Direct
- In 2.20 hours in the heart of Lokeren with Eurocity Direct and a regional train
- Travel comfortably and arrive well-rested
Lokeren may not be as well-known as Ghent or Antwerp, but this charming town is the perfect destination for a 48-hour city break. You can discover a blend of culture, nature and culinary delights, all within walking or cycling distance.
Stroll through the charming city centre, admire the street art of ROA, and delve into the city's rabbit- and hare-filled past. Explore the vast Molsbroek nature reserve, home to a variety of birdlife, or take to the water in a dinghy or kayak on the Durme.
What can you do in 2 days Lokeren?
Day 1: Hares, hiking and good food
Gleaming hares and hair trimming
Begin your walk at the gleaming steel hares on the Durme. These pay homage to Lokeren's past, when the town was renowned worldwide for processing rabbit and hare skins into hair for felt hats. You can discover the complete story of this remarkable industry at the nearby City Museum.
On Sunday mornings, you can browse the stalls at the largest flea market in Flanders on the Stationsplein!
The street artist ROA has created a giant hare on the City Museum's façade. You can also admire more street art at the Cultural Centre.
Address: Markt 15a
Tasty lunch
We offer you three lunch spots:
1. De Postiljon, a city centre brasserie. With a terrace!
2. Het Cultuurcafé where you can order the speciality Lokeren horse sausages, among other things.
3. Spruit, where everything is homemade and made with fresh produce.
Walking in birdlife paradise
Just a stone's throw from the market lies the Molsbroek: the region's largest nature reserve and a true paradise for birdwatchers. In Eksaarde, you can walk along idyllic paths near the mysterious Kruiskapel. And on warm sunny days you can enjoy the pleasant summer terrace at the ice cream parlour, De Farm.
Sleeping in the city of the fields
At B&B Vienna, you can enjoy culinary delights and luxurious comfort in a stylish mansion surrounded by beautiful gardens. The property is located next to the railway station. Are you looking for peace and quiet? Then the Mini Huisje is an excellent choice, situated among the fields yet less than 3 km from the city centre.
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Day 2: Per bike or boot
Cycle through the charming landscape between Waasmunster and Lokeren, where picturesque rivers, protected nature reserves and a fascinating art route await you.
You can take a break along the way on the idyllic terrace of Restaurant Keysershof. Alternatively, you can make a short detour to the Geitenboerderij ’t Eikenhof, where you can sample fresh goat yoghurt or artisanal farm ice cream made from goat's milk.
Don't have your own bike? You can hire one from Blue-bike or Mobibikes.
Would you rather go on the water? There's plenty to do there, too. Meersland rents out comfortable dinghies in various styles and sizes. Alternatively, you can hire a kayak, canoe or SUP board from Kayak Company to explore the region in a more active way.
To Lokeren by train
There are several trains that can take you to Antwerp. From there, take the regional train to Lokeren. The journey from Antwerp takes about half an hour.
The Eurocity Direct runs directly from Amsterdam Zuid to Antwerp. The Eurostar departs from Amsterdam Centraal and the EuroCity from Rotterdam Centraal. Choose your train depending on your departure station. Use the itinerary planner to find the best connection from the station nearest you.
Weekend getaway Lokeren
Train to Lokeren
Lokeren is a charming, welcoming Flemish town located on the River Durme.
Blue-bike in Belgium
Join Blue-bike and you can easily and for a little money collect a bike at the station.