Noordkasteel, Military fort and recreational park in Oosterweel, Belgium
Fort Noordkasteel stands between Amerikadok and the Scheldt River, featuring remaining sections of ramparts and a rowing pond from the original moat system.
Constructed between 1862 and 1864, this citadel replaced Fort Ferdinand and served as the final defensive structure in the fortress surrounding Antwerp.
The fort transformed from a military stronghold to a public recreation area in 1934, with an outdoor swimming pool that became a central point for local activities.
Access to Fort Noordkasteel requires navigation via Scheldelaan or Oosterweelsteenweg, with public transportation available at the Antwerpen Royerssluis bus stop.
The site will integrate with the new Oosterweel junction by 2030, creating Ringpark Noordkasteel while preserving the existing pond and extending green spaces.
Location: Antwerp
Address: Oosterweelsteenweg zonder nummer
GPS coordinates: 51.24225,4.39399
Latest update: June 3, 2025 17:10
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