So, Travelfeed fam, let’s talk about train stations. No, not the ones that smell like questionable sandwiches and broken dreams. I’m talking about Antwerp Central Station—the absolute GOAT of railway stations. If you haven’t been here yet, well, grab your bucket list, find a pen, and write this one down. Right at the top. In bold.
You think Grand Central in NYC is nice? Cute. London’s St. Pancras? Classy, but let’s be real. Antwerp Central is on a whole different level.
🚆 A Temple for Trains
First of all, let’s take a moment to admire this beast. The station looks like a palace that swallowed a train yard and said, "Yeah, I’ll keep it." You’ve got massive arched ceilings that make you feel tiny (in the best way possible), a gold-trimmed façade that screams "Old Money," and an interior that makes you wonder if the Belgian king himself is about to roll through on a steam locomotive.
Oh, and this isn’t just some pretty face with no substance—Antwerp Central is a four-level train mecca. That’s right. You’ve got trains on different floors like a shopping mall for locomotives. High-speed trains, local ones, international connections—it's all here, flowing like a well-oiled machine. If you've ever been stuck in a chaotic, delay-ridden mess of a station (cough looking at you, Penn Station), you will weep tears of joy at how smooth everything runs here.
😍 A Photographer’s Dream
If you love photography, you will lose your mind in Antwerp Central. Whether you’re a pro with a DSLR or just someone who likes to flex on Instagram, this place is ridiculously photogenic. Golden hour? The light filtering through those massive windows? Chef’s kiss.
The station is a perfect mix of old-school grandeur and modern functionality, making it feel like you’ve stepped into a time machine where steam trains and bullet trains coexist in architectural harmony. The contrast between the red steel beams and the soft, elegant glasswork is just... ugh, too good.
👩✈️ Fun Fact: @nathalie-s Was a Train Driver Here!
before she became an absolute Hive rockstar, she was driving trains right here at Antwerp CentralOkay, you guys know @nathalie-s, right? (If not, go follow her. Seriously.) Well, . Picture it: young @nathalie-s in the driver's seat, bossing around tons of metal on wheels, probably sipping a coffee and planning her future Hive domination. Legendary.
So, next time you’re in Antwerp Central, just know that these tracks have seen both history and Hive greatness.
✈️ How to Get Here
If you’re in Belgium—lucky you—just hop on literally any train. They all end up here eventually. If you’re coming from outside the country, high-speed trains from Paris, Amsterdam, and London all connect here. Honestly, no excuses.
🚀 Final Thoughts: Get Your Butt to Antwerp Central
Look, you don’t have to be a train nerd to appreciate this station. It’s just one of those places that makes you stop, look around, and say, “Damn. Humans really outdid themselves on this one.” Whether you’re passing through for five minutes or hanging around for a full photoshoot, this place is 100% worth seeing.
Now, what are you waiting for? Grab your camera, your sense of adventure, and go get lost in the most beautiful train station in the world. Just saying.
👀 Drop your thoughts below, and if you’ve been here before, let me know your favorite part of Antwerp Central! 🚆🔥
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I have never been to Belgium, and now you made me very curious about this train station... 😃 You should organize a Hive meetup there, or some bigger Hive event (@BuzzParty maybe?), so that I have an excuse to come... 😂
Great photos! It gives a lot of opportunities to the photographer who knows what he's doing! And you definitely knew! Thanks for sharing!
PS. I have "fact-checked" your statement that Antwerp Central Station is the most beautiful, and one of the websites really says so! 😃
https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/beautiful-train-stations https://www.timeout.com/things-to-do/best-beautiful-train-stations-in-the-world
Good links for train nerds... 😀
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What a grand train station & definitely a photographer's dream place 😄 Those arches definitely gives off that sense of grandeur.
That is a gorgous station indeed, @borniet, and you got stunning photos of it! I remember you sharing some from here not long ago, a very elegant place it is! 😁 🙏 💚 ✨ 🤙
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