Welcome to Mechelen! Are you ready to explore the city? Rommy, the mascot of Mechelen, is here to help. There are 1001 ways to discover Mechelen: actively, quietly, playfully or mouth-wateringly. With the free city map for families, you can search for famous buildings and cool places along the way, and carry out fun questions.
Check out the free Visit Mechelen app and download the do-it-yourself guide ‘Explore Mechelen’ for more information about the locations on this city map. It also contains additional family-friendly locations and tips.
Have fun!
You can find the solutions to the questions here:
- Take a good look at the statue of Margaret of Austria. A floral pattern can be seen on her dress. Which flowers are they?
Daisies - St Rumbold’s Tower towers high above the city. One, two, three, four, ... How many steps does the tower have?
538 - Fish are hiding everywhere on this city map! How many can you count?
6 - Have a look at all the facades in the city. What animals did you meet along the way during your visit? Tip: keep your eyes open on the Grote Markt and IJzerenleen.
Pelican
Sheep
Dolphin
Owl
Lion
Lobster
TIP: Download the tour ‘Explore Mechelen’ in the free Visit Mechelen App.
Practical information
- The city map is available in print and digitally in Dutch, French and English.
- Available at the Visit Mechelen information office
- Free
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On a quest with Margaret Take your (grand)children back to the time when Princess Margaret of Austria lived in Mechelen. During this fun quest you will learn more about her step-grandmother’s zoo, discover why she had the fish market moved and pay a visit to... Mechelen sends you on your way Go walkabout with ‘Mechelen sends you on your way’, crisscrossing the city with your family!