Turnhout Travel Guide

Set in the Kempen—a landscape of pine woods, sandy heath and once-secret smugglers’ routes—Turnhout has been known for playing-card production for over 300 years. It is also home to one of the finest UNESCO-listed beguinages, while a moated castle hints at its former strategic importance. Today, a vibrant shopping district, relaxed café scene, small marina and trails that quickly lead into surrounding nature give you several reasons to turn up in Turnhout.