What to do · Mechelen
Climbing St Rumbold's tower and its skywalk
Information
- From
- €8 adult
- Duration
- 1 h 15
- Season
- All year; Sunday to Friday from 13:00 to 18:00 and Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00, last climb at 17:00
- Who it's for
- Fit teenagers and adults; not suitable for anyone with vertigo or for pushchairs
The tower of St Rumbold's Cathedral is 97 metres high and dominates the whole plain between Brussels and Antwerp. You climb on foot: 538 stone steps up a spiral staircase, with stops in the carillon room and the bell chambers. At the top, the skywalk is a glass walkway around the tower, with two virtual reality viewers that show palaces and gardens of the city.
Tickets and hours
It costs €8 for adults and €3 for ages 4 to 26; the family ticket, for one or two adults with up to four children under 26, has a 20% discount. If that day you have taken the boat trip or visited the toy museum, you pay €6 and €2. Open Sunday to Friday from 13:00 to 18:00 and Saturday from 10:00; the last climb is at 17:00. Closed on 25 December and 1 January.
Booking
Only about 25 people go up every 20 minutes, so at weekends it is best to buy the time slot online. The tower entrance is, while the porch works last, round the corner, to the right of the facade.
Tips
- Saturday morning It is the only day it opens before 13:00: go up at 10:00 and you will have the tower almost to yourself.
- Water and footwear There is no lift or bar at the top. Bring water and trainers.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does the Mechelen tower have?
538, up to the skywalk, at about 97 metres.
How much does it cost to climb?
€8 for adults and €3 for ages 4 to 26.
Do you need to book?
It is not compulsory, but there is a quota by 20-minute slots: at weekends, book online.
As a familyWith teenagers
