Last update: 11-03-2019

A short visit of

Temse is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful towns in the . The town was several times the decor of numerous TV feuilletons (with Man and Macht, Silent Waters) and all the great (Belgian) cartoonists let their heroes wander around in Temse. No coincidence, Temse breathes past, present and future. The monumental old town hall of Temse, a pearl in eclectic style, and the gothic and neogothic O-L-V-kerk are eye-catchers of the marketplace. The quirky shape of the church tower has been a landmark in the region for centuries. Temse was also inextricably linked to the Boelwerf (1829-1994). On that site arose new housing establish- ments , SMEs and the new town hall - AC the Zaat. Hereby the Temse skyline has been redrawn for a few years now. Along the quay you will find a lot of sculptures such as the Tuysscher and the Azijnzeker (spot names of the inhabitants of Temse) and the Kaailopers (including the Mekker, the Schele Wringer, brown Pear, and other dock workers from before WW II). Even a switch to ‘Buitenland’ and the oldest lock of the country in Weert are within walking distance via the When: two bridges over the . Throughout the year. Please contact us for the different dates. Prices: 10:30 Arrival, individually or by bus at the Wilfordkaai > Boat trip: varies according to the number of in Temse. participants, e.g. for the ship Mozart: € 11 p.p. at 100 participants, € 15 p.p. at 75 participants, 10:45 Walk along the sights of Temse with guide. € 20 p.p. at 55 participants. 12:45 End of walk. > Guide visit Temse and nautical explanations on 13:00 Boarding on board the ship at the Wilfordkaai board: € 167.50 / guide for a whole day. + meal. Attention: depending on the size of the group an extra guide must be provided for the visit of 14:00 Departure ‘Silent Water Boat Tour’. The boat Temse. trip takes you to the poetic Sint-Amands and Mariekerke, along the lade of the and the > Meals are possible from € 13 p.p. (cold dish) Rupel, -Driegoten, Weert, The Note- > Transport between the different places of interest: laer in Hingene, the abbey of Hemiksem,... you can reserve a bus yourself. Bus reservation is The places where the series ‘Stille Waters’ was also possible via Rivertours. recorded. This boat trip on the Scheldt brings you nature, peace and relaxation. > EXTRA ADVANTAGE: on Sundays are more favorable rates possible, even for smaller groups. 17:45 End of the cruise. The hours of the program will be slightly adjusted.

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