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Boom Essentials

Boom is defined by its industrial legacy along the Rupel river and its role as the host of the Tomorrowland festival. This selection highlights the town's brick-making heritage through preserved sites like 't Geleeg and the Ecomuseum, alongside architectural landmarks like the Flash Design Tower. Visitors can explore the artistic One World Bridge in De Schorre, the neo-Gothic Onze-Lieve-Vrouw en Sint-Rochuskerk, and military history at the Tankmonument in Klein-Willebroek.

Tomorrowland / Public domain

People of Tomorrow: One World Bridge

A 600-meter wooden bridge designed by artist Arne Quinze in De Schorre. It features over 200,000 laser-engraved messages from festival attendees across the globe.

Gemeentelijk Park Boom

A public park designed in the 19th century by landscape architect Louis Fuchs, featuring winding paths and diverse tree species in the English landscape style.

Onze-Lieve-Vrouw en Sint-Rochuskerk

A neo-Gothic church built between 1848 and 1850, featuring a prominent spire and interior religious art reflecting the town's historical heritage.

Sashuis

A historic lock house situated at the junction of the Rupel river and the Brussels-Scheldt Maritime Canal in Klein-Willebroek.

Steenbakkerijmuseum 't Geleeg - site Steenbakkerij Frateur

A preserved industrial site showcasing traditional brick production, including an authentic ring kiln and original drying sheds.

Rupelbrug

A significant infrastructure link connecting Boom and Willebroek, consisting of a fixed steel girder section and a movable bascule bridge over the Rupel.