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Antwerp, Belgium, is one of the most progressive cities in Europe, with a vibrant LGBTQ+ history and nightlife. Many people refer to Antwerp as the fetish capital of the world.
One of Europe’s biggest fetish clubs is in Antwerp: The Boots. It also hosts Darklands — the biggest indoor fetish event globally, featuring four days of parties.
Outside the fetish scene, there are other nightlife options for queer folks in Antwerp. There are discos, clubs, pop-up parties and H.I.M. parties, Sunday tea dance ritual Pannekoek and the well-known Red &Blue queer parties at the Cargo Club.
In 2018, it was discovered that about one in ten people in Belgium experienced an anxiety disorder and/or a depressive disorder. Even though the prevalence of anxiety disorders stayed at the same level as it did in 2013 (11% vs. 10%), it was still higher than when recorded in 2001-2008 (just over 6%).
The study also concluded that depression and anxiety are more common in women. But, overall, mental health indicators were favorable in the Flemish region compared to other areas in the country.
**Note: This language features gender dichotomously as that is what is indicated in the research, and it does not talk about any variability. We used the language in these statistics because the study reported this.
When it comes to children’s mental health, Belgium was ranked only eighth place in the best countries to bring up children, as reported by Unicef. Many children in Belgium are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and falling behind their classmates at school. In addition, many of these young people reported feeling physically unwell.
To find a psychologist for kids in the Antwerp area, check out our listings at LGBTQ and ALL.
Antwerp is a port city on the River Scheldt in Belgium. Its central hub features the centuries-old Diamond District, which has thousands of diamond traders, cutters, and polishers. Another notable part of Antwerp is its Flemish Renaissance architecture, especially in the Grote Markt, a primary square in the old town. At the 17th-century Rubens House, you can find period rooms that feature works by the Flemish Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens.
Antwerp’s history dates back to the 4th century when the city was first named and settled by the Germanic Franks. Then, in the 7th century, Merovingian Antwerp was evangelized by Saint Amand. Finally, at the end of the 10th century, the Scheldt turned into the boundary of the Holy Roman Empire.
In 2011, the population of Antwerp was 498,473 residents.
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