Boom

Located at coordinates 51.0875 and 4.366667, Boom spans 7.37 square kilometers along the Rupel river between Brussels, Antwerp, and Ghent.

The settlement of Boom dates to the late 1300s and expanded during the nineteenth century through industrial development centered on clay extraction and brick production.

The municipality maintains strong ties to its industrial heritage through preserved brick factories, while residents celebrate annual events at De Schorre recreational domain.

The town connects to major Belgian cities through regular bus and train services, with three international airports within 70 kilometers of its center.

Since 2005, Boom transforms each summer to host Tomorrowland, an electronic dance music festival that draws nearly two million visitors annually.

Location: Arrondissement of Antwerp

Inception: January 1, 1977

Capital city: Boom

Operator: Gemeente Boom

Part of: Police Zone Rupel, Emergency zone Rivierenland

Shares border with: Puurs-Sint-Amands, Willebroek, Rumst, Niel

Phone: +3238801800

Email: info@boom.be

Website: https://boom.be

GPS coordinates: 51.08750,4.36667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:30