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Rivierenhof Boathouse and Rowing Pond

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Rivierenhof Boathouse and Rowing Pond

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Rivierenhof Boathouse and Rowing Pond

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Location: Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Spiegelvijver Rivierenhof – Rivierenhof Castle - Deurne loop from Zwarte Arend

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2. Rivierenhof Mirror Pond – Rivierenhof Castle - Deurne loop from Morckhoven

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3. Rivierenhof Castle - Deurne – Grote Prieel- Rivierenhof loop from Zegel

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Viviane

June 11, 2022

A beautiful park where everyone will find something to their liking! There is something for everyone. Highly recommended to visit if you are in the area.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

August 13, 2020

A park to see and to be seen for yourself. Many come here to seek peace and find it too. There is a place to suit everyone.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

April 25, 2021

In days gone by you could buy a ticket here for renting a rowing boat. Unfortunately, there is no longer any possibility to sail the water features.
Now I have to rely on the hiking trails that wind around the water feature.
Rest benches invite you to linger and perhaps encourage daydreaming.

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Annie 🥾

May 6, 2022

Such a beautiful park, highly recommended. Tip: Bring a picnic, so many beautiful places to sit.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

December 30, 2023

Historical explanation about the 'Boathouse'.
In 1922, the Province of Antwerp started the construction of the Rivierenhof as a public park. Two ponds will be dug on the south side, one on each side of Het Schijn. These ponds act as a buffer: they collect the water when the Schijn floods. The excavated sand from the ponds is used to raise the walking paths. It is wonderful to relax along the banks. There are always new places and views to discover.

The boating lake was put into use in 1929. Visitors can explore the pond in rowing boats. These rowing boats are rented by the operator of Riviernhof Castle, where a hotel / restaurant / tavern was located between 1926 and 1981. A boathouse is being built to store the boats and provide a shelter for visitors. this still stands today. An ideal location to dream away to a distant past.

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Viviane

June 11, 2022

A nice bridge to have a photo taken as newlyweds during the wedding photo shoot.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

April 25, 2021

On this bridge you have a nice view of the boating pond of yesteryear. Now you can enjoy paddling swans and ducks here.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

January 1, 2024

In 1921, the last noble heirs decided to sell the domain. Thanks to the alert actions of provincial registrar Jozef Schobbens, the province bought the domain as a green lung for the then heavily populated Deurne-Borgerhout region where many workers lived. It was hoped that the Rivierenhof would be able to offer them healthy air, relaxation and tranquility.

The province expanded the park from 40 to 135 hectares. Ponds were dug, lands were raised, castles were renovated and picturesque shelters were built. Bridges, a rose garden and sports fields were constructed. All this to allow everyone to enjoy the fresh greenery as much as possible. 100 years later, the Rivierenhof is still the most beautiful park in the entire province, where visitors from near and far admire everything this special place has to offer.

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Betty

March 14, 2024

It is a beautiful park, with beautiful water features and the Rivierhof castle where you can enjoy a snack and a drink.

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Luc B

January 4, 2025

Winter lighting, quiet walking

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Rivierenhof Boathouse and Rowing Pond

1. Spiegelvijver Rivierenhof – Rivierenhof Castle - Deurne loop from Zwarte Arend

2. Rivierenhof Mirror Pond – Rivierenhof Castle - Deurne loop from Morckhoven

3. Rivierenhof Castle - Deurne – Grote Prieel- Rivierenhof loop from Zegel

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