
S U R R O U N D I N G
SURROUNDING
Mechelen, the city of the Moon, is located just 15 minutes from the city centre of Antwerp & Airport and 15 min from Brussels Airport. Sterna is in the midst of nature just 5 min from the historic city centre of Mechelen by car.
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Sterna is moored in the mids of the Dijle Canal close to the surrounding beautiful nature and Unesco protected Bayou of the 4 rivers; Dijle, Zenne, Rupel and Nete.
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There are loads of things to do, see and taste!
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Let us help you by making a small selection of the hundreds of experiences you can choose from... and have to see, here we go!
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1. ECO Tourism, walk or bike
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stroll along the paths of the river Dijle, Zenne and The protected Bayou of the Riverland to do some bird spotting.
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Close to 'Sterna' there are some excellent restaurants and pubs.
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2. Art & musea in Mechelen​
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Zoo Planckendael, Each year hundreds of storks arrive straight from Africa for their summer break to give birth to their little ones.

3. Castles spotting
4. Shop, taste and drink
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Mechelse Moon Chocolate & Bisquites
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Food Market
5. Bycicles Tours
5. Nearby cities - Antwerp - Brussels - Leuven


















