The most wonderful shop in town

On the edge of the Wilde Zee, Antwerp's coziest shopping district, at Lombardenstraat 12, you'll find the toy store and children's store of In den Olifant. In a large building of 650 m² within walking distance of historical sights such as the Grote Markt and the O.L.V. Cathedral, and between the famous shopping streets Meir and Nationalestraat with the Fashion Museum and renowned boutiques of Belgian fashion designers, you can visit every day of the week to shop for the most beautiful children's brands.

Since 1970, we have been delighted to welcome you for a wonderful journey of discovery through the most beautiful toys for young and old, a top selection of children's books, decoration for the baby and children's room, perfect gifts for the small and large celebrations of (young) life, and lifestyle must-haves that will make your little ones shine. You can admire our entire collection in-store and online.

Our address:

Lombardenstraat 12, 2000 Antwerp

Everyone is welcome in our store. Our building is also accessible for wheelchair users and families with strollers.

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Opening hours

Monday: 10.00 - 18.00
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 6pm
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Public holidays

New Year's, January 1, 2025: Closed
Easter, April 20, 2025: Closed
Easter Monday, April 21, 2025: Closed
Labor Day, May 1, 2025: Closed
OH Ascension Day, May 29, 2025: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Pentecost, June 8, 2025: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Whit Monday, June 9, 2025: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
National Holiday, July 21, 2025: Closed
Assumption Day, August 15, 2025: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
All Saints' Day, November 1, 2025: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m
Armistice Day, November 11, 2025: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Christmas, December 25, 2025: Closed
New Year's Eve, December 31, 2025: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

By bike to In den Olifant

In den Olifant is located in the heart of Antwerp and is easily accessible by bicycle. Bicycle parking spaces can be found across the street in front of the Sint-Lodewijk Secondary Commercial School.

By car to In den Olifant

Are you coming by car? Then it is best to park in one of the nearby parking garages such as Interparking Lombardia, Parking Cammerpoorte, Interparking Oudaen, Parking Indigo Groenplaats, Parking Brabo or Q-Park Antwerpen Centrum.

Please note that In den Olifant is located in the city's low-emission zone. Since August 1, 2023, it is no longer permitted to park on the street without a resident permit. So do not park in the surrounding streets. More info about the city's parking policy can be found here >

You can easily plan your journey using the route planner from Slim naar Antwerpen or in the app and the route planner from De Lijn.

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Getting to In den Olifant by public transport

The following bus lines pass through Groenplaats: lines 22, 180, 181, 182 and 183.

From Groenplaats, it's a 2-minute walk to In den Olifant. The following trams stop in the pre-metro at Groenplaats: lines 3, 5, 9 and 15.

Are you coming by train? Upon arrival at Antwerp Central Station, go to the metro and travel a few stops underground to Groenplaats.

Getting to In den Olifant by boat

De Waterbus is also an option if you're coming to In den Olifant. From the jetty at Steenplein, it's a 10-minute walk. For more information, see De Waterbus website.

Great tip for families with children: Park your car on Linkeroever, take the boat (the Sint-Anna ferry) to Het Steen and visit In den Olifant. This small ferry for pedestrians and cyclists operates for free on that route.

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