Frequently asked questions: prepare your visit

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What are the park's opening hours?
You can check the park's opening hours here.

Do I need to book my visit?
It is not necessary to reserve your visit. You can use your tickets on an opening day of your choice within the validity period of your ticket, without reservation. Date tickets purchased online are only valid on the date indicated on the ticket.

Where can I consult the park regulations?
You can consult the park regulations here. It is also available for consultation in the reception area at the park entrance.

What dress code applies?
Plopsa asks its visitors to wear appropriate (outer) clothing for reasons of hygiene, safety and respect for the children and other visitors.

What is the address of the park?
Plopsa Station Antwerp is located in Antwerp-Centraal railway station at the address Mediaplein 1 in 2018 Antwerp in Belgium. In your navigation device, it is best to set Van Immerseelstraat, which is the address of the underground car park B-Parking Antwerpen-Centraal.

Which route should I follow by car or bus to get to the park?
From Ghent:

  • Take the E17 Ghent-Antwerp
  • On the R1 take exit 3 Borgerhout and turn left into the Plantin en Moretuslei
  • Turn right into the Van Immerseelstraat
  • Drive into the underground car park Centraal Station
  • Take the stairs or lift to the ground floor, where the entrance to Plopsa Station Antwerp is located

From Hasselt:

  • Take the E313 Hasselt-Antwerp
  • At the Antwerpen-Oost junction, follow the signs Centrum Oost/Borgerhout
  • Turn left onto the R10
  • Turn right into the Plantin en Moretuslei
  • Turn right into the Van Immerseelstraat
  • Drive into the underground car park Centraal Station
  • Take the stairs or lift to the ground floor, where the entrance to Plopsa Station Antwerp is located

From Brussels:

  • Take the E19 Brussels-Antwerp
  • At the Antwerpen-Zuid junction, follow the signs Breda/Liège/Haven
  • On the R1 take exit 3 Borgerhout and turn left into the Plantin en Moretuslei
  • Turn right into the Van Immerseelstraat
  • Drive into the underground car park Centraal Station
  • Take the stairs or lift to the ground floor, where the entrance to Plopsa Station Antwerp is located

From Liège:

  • Take the E40 towards Brussels/Leuven
  • Take the R0 in Sint-Stevens-Woluwe
  • Take the E19 Brussels-Antwerp
  • At the Antwerpen-Zuid junction, follow Breda/Liège/Haven signs
  • On the R1 take exit 3 Borgerhout and turn left into the Plantin en Moretuslei
  • Turn right into the Van Immerseelstraat
  • Drive into the underground car park Centraal Station
  • Take the stairs or lift to the ground floor, where the entrance to Plopsa Station Antwerp is located

From the Netherlands:

  • Take the E19 Breda-Antwerp
  • On the R1 take exit 3 Borgerhout and turn left into the Plantin en Moretuslei
  • Turn right into the Van Immerseelstraat
  • Drive into the underground car park Centraal Station
  • Take the stairs or lift to the ground floor, where the entrance to Plopsa Station Antwerp is located

Can I get to the park by train?
Plopsa Station Antwerp is located at Antwerp Central Station and is therefore easiest to reach by train. In Antwerp, you can also get to Antwerp Central Station easily by bus or tram. Plopsa Station Antwerp is on the ground floor at the back of the station building (entrance Mediaplein). You can get to Plopsa Station Antwerp from the station hall on the ground floor via the shopping gallery.

Are cheap combined tickets for the park and the train available?
Thanks to SNCB's Discovery Ticket, you enjoy 50% discount on the train journey in 2de class there and back to and from De Panne. Follow the steps below to make use of this advantage:

  1. Buy an e-ticket for Plopsa Station Antwerp online via the webshop
  2. Then surf to the SNCB website and, when booking your train journey, enter the code printed on your ticket for Plopsa Station Antwerp to redeem your discount.

As a Plopsa pass holder, can I buy a cheap train ticket to the park?
As a Plopsa subscriber, you can travel to Plopsa Station Antwerp by train at half price. You will find your personal SNCB promo codes entitling you to 50% discount on your train journey in your profile. Then surf to the SNCB website and enter your personal code from your profile when booking your train journey to redeem your discount.

Are the attractions safe?
Plopsa aims for maximum safety for its visitors and pays the utmost attention to this. All attractions are checked and tested daily by the park's technical department. Moreover, the attractions meet the strict standards prescribed by Belgian law and/or the TUV and checked by an external body.

Can I bring my pet into the park?
For hygiene and safety reasons, animals are not allowed in Plopsa Station Antwerp, with the exception of guide dogs for the blind. Do not leave pets unattended in the car. We always inform the emergency services who will, if necessary, free the animal by opening a window.