Traces of the Red Star Line in Antwerp

Today, Antwerp's quays are a place of relaxation, where you can sit in the sun with a cool drink and enjoy the gently lapping Scheldt. There was no such thing as relaxation 100 years ago. Back then, this was the place where many families anxiously awaited an ocean liner. That

Out and about with the ErfgoedApp: 20 Heritage Day activities

Don't immediately see heritage as something for you? Then be sure to dive into the program of Heritage Day 2025. Under the motto Game On, this year's event zooms in entirely on sports and games. And that makes for some daring activities in which the ErfgoedApp also plays a role.

The Ghent Masterpieces Walk: an extraordinary journey through time

Armed with the ErfgoedApp , I take ample time to try out the Ghent Masterpieces Walk. This heritage walk is the result of an initiative by Archives Ghent, which takes you on a journey through time using six top pieces from the archives. It is with great curiosity that I begin

Always free, never taken for granted: V-bombs in Antwerp

On September 4, 1944, the long-awaited day finally arrived. After four years of occupation that seemed to last forever, Antwerp was finally liberated by Allied forces. What the people of Antwerp did not realize at that moment was that the torment was not over yet. In the dark

10 years of ErfgoedApp: Celebration! 🎉

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the ErfgoedApp . In that time, the app has become a public favorite, ideal for discovering heritage on location.

Crocus jitters: come play at the museum!

From March 1 to 9, the twelfth edition of Krokuskriebels will take place. Over 85 museums in Flanders and Brussels invite families with children with mental ages between 0 and 14 during the crocus vacation. Krokuskriebels provides a fun and active get-together for the whole family through numerous

Closer to Memling city walk with AI chatbot

Taking a walk through 15th-century Bruges? Thanks to the new Closer to Memling city walk, you can now travel back to Memling's time. What influence did the city have on his oeuvre? And in which neighborhood could you easily bump into him five centuries ago? Via fascinating audio fragments

Ask Oehoe

Do you have questions about 🏛️ heritage, 🎨 art or 🌳 nature? Ask them to Oehoe, the friendly chatbot in the ErfgoedApp! 💬 What can Oehoe do for you? ✅ Short and sweet answers to all your questions. ✅ Share stories about heritage places in your neighborhood. ✅ Available in 5️⃣ languages: Dutch, French, English, German and Spanish. 🌍 How

Discover the KMSKA and the South Quarter with the ErfgoedApp

In the heart of Antwerp lies Het Zuid. This is where history and architecture meet, with the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA) at its center. Curious about the stories behind this building and the history of the Zuid district? With the ErfgoedApp you can experience a walk through time. Outside the

Let the ErfgoedApp decide: the Boomerang tour for endless walking inspiration

If, like me (Maaike of the blog Ga eens Wandelen), you hike a lot and like to discover new places, you are probably also often on the lookout for new hiking routes. I often get inspiration from hiking maps, hiking apps and even from Instagram. That's why I was thrilled when I found the Boomerang tour of the

Life as it is, through a historical lens

"The past is a foreign land, there they do things differently." This is how British novelist L. P. Hartley began his oeuvre The Go-Between. Those who actually stare into that giddy past soon realize that this phrase contains as much truth as lie. Yes, things were different, but as in a grade school poem, it seems

Boomerang tours in the ErfgoedApp: a field test

FARO's ErfgoedApp continues to innovate: since the beginning of May 2024, there are the new Boomerang tours. This feature allows users to start a customized heritage walk from any location. Within seconds, the app generates a personalized heritage itinerary full of interesting heritage sites waiting to be explored

Zoef! 🪃Discover your neighborhood with the new update to the ErfgoedApp!

Throw the boomerang! With the new update to the ErfgoedApp , you're ready to explore the heritage in your neighborhood. Choose the size of the tour - S, M, L or XL - and let the algorithm do all the work. With a simple press of a button, it generates

Twenty Heritage Day activities with the app

What makes a house a (real) home? Seemingly a simple question, but appearances can be deceptive. For what does that sense of home consist of? Heritage Day, on Sunday, April 21, 2024, seeks out what makes the ordinary so special, past and present. Many activities use the ErfgoedApp. We have selected the following from the program