When German troops besieged and occupied Antwerp in 1914, a large community of German expats lived and worked here. The numerous German-owned businesses, schools, churches and charities showed how deeply-rooted these German expats were here. And their... Read More

Cherut is a Hebrew word meaning ‘freedom’ : the freedom to be yourself and to get the chance to discover who you really are.  Cherut Belgium is an independent organisation located in Antwerp offering help and support to... Read More

Wissekerke Castle A castle has stood at this site since the 10th century, but the present structure was largely built in the 15th century. Since then, it has been rebuilt and renovated; most of the architecture now is... Read More

  Date: June 5, 2018 Venue:  Café Imperial, in the  Paleis op de Meir Time: 11.30 for aperitif and canapes outside in the courtyard; 12.00 lunch inside. Cost: €40 for members; €50 for guests. Sign up with Kathryn... Read More

Where: Diva: Antwerp’s new Diamond Museum Suikerrui 17-19, Antwerp. When: Thursday June 21 at 2:30 PM   Diva, Antwerp’s new Diamond Museum, has just opened! As a special outing, ABIW will visit the museum on Thursday June 21... Read More

It’s that time of the year again. Hard to believe as this year has passed by so quickly. Our Tea-in-the-garden event always conjures up polite conversations, cucumber sandwiches (without the crusts), Victoria sandwich cake, porcelain teacups and saucers... Read More

We are most grateful to Carol Ribbens for so generously hosting our summer barbecue again this year. The menu will include a variety of meats and salads as well as some of Carol’s own delicious summer desserts. In... Read More

The Committee hopes to see many of you at our AGM, which this year will be at the Theater Hotel on September 11 (please note that this is the second Tuesday of the month). We will meet in... Read More

ABIW Day Trip to Dunkirk on Saturday, September 29, 2018   Christine De Brabandere has very kindly offered to be our guide for the day and has put together the following schedule: Leaving Antwerpen at 8 am sharp:... Read More

With more than 3,500 graves, Schoonselhof is the largest of Antwerp’s cemeteries. Due to the significant number of gorgeous grave stones and monuments it is often referred to as Antwerp’s Père Lachaise. Our guide, Tamara Engels, PhD in... Read More