There really isn’t a bad time to visit Antwerp. Although during the winter months it can be cool and damp there are plenty of things to do indoors - like museums and shopping. If you are not a fan of crowds, late autumn to early spring is probably the best time to visit.

The city is definitely more up-tempo in the summer, with more street markets and a special Rubens festival in August when the stall-holders dress in traditional costumes. The nightlife is always especially good in the summer, and sitting out at a terrace café and watching the world go by is a favourite pastime.