Hemiksem
This pocket-sized Belgian town on the right bank of the Schelde, a few kilometres south of Antwerp, Hemiksem has a compact central core with cafés and restaurants and sits directly on the river. Part of the Rupelstreek region in the province of Antwerp, it makes a quiet base for exploring the wider area around one of Belgium's great port cities.
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- Population9,504
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 25 km15 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Hemiksem: quick answers
Where is Hemiksem?
Hemiksem is in Belgium, about 9.4 km5.9 miles in a straight line from Antwerp.
How do you get to Hemiksem?
The nearest airport is Antwerp (ANR), about 30 min away by road. The nearest train station is Hemiksem, about 2 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Hemiksem?
The warmest month is July, averaging 19°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 4°C39°F. The wettest month is August, with about 79 mm3.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Hemiksem?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 8 restaurants, 2 cafés and 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.