Kalmthout facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kalmthout
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 Kalmthout
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Antwerp | ||
| Arrondissement | Antwerp | ||
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| • Total | 59.45 km2 (22.95 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
2920
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| Area codes | 03 | ||
| Website | www.kalmthout.be | ||
Kalmthout is a town in the Belgian province of Antwerp. It is a type of local government area called a municipality.
The municipality includes several smaller villages. These are Kalmthout, Achterbroek, Heide, and Nieuwmoer. In 2021, about 19,020 people lived in Kalmthout. The total area of the municipality is about 59.45 square kilometers.
Kalmthout is known for its beautiful nature. It has the Arboretum Kalmthout, which is a famous botanical garden. It also has the Kalmthoutse Heide, a large nature reserve.
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Exploring Kalmthout's Nature
The "Kalmthoutse Heide" is a very large natural park. It is open for everyone to visit. You can find more than 15 different walking routes there. These routes can be many kilometers long, perfect for a long walk or hike.
The Arboretum Kalmthout is another amazing place to visit. It is one of Belgium's most beautiful botanical gardens. An arboretum is a special garden where many different types of trees and plants are grown. It's a great place to learn about plants from all over the world.
History and Special Buildings
The village of Heide in Kalmthout has an interesting history. The first synagogue built outside a city in Belgium was here. It was built in 1928 on Leopoldstraat. This building is older than the local Catholic church, St. Jozef's.
The Jewish community played a big part in the area's history. The first Belgian yeshiva, a school for Jewish studies, was also built in Heide. Many unique houses from that time still stand. You can see them on walking tours led by local historians.
Famous People from Kalmthout
Many notable people have lived in Kalmthout. Here are a few:
- Peter Janssens van Kalmthout (around 1535 - 1572) was a priest. He was born in Kalmthout.
- Hector Carlier (1884-1946) was an important businessman. He helped start the company Petrofina.
- Maria Rosseels (1916-2005) was a well-known journalist and writer.
- Willy Vandersteen (1913-1990) was a famous Flemish comic book creator. He created the popular comic series Spike and Suzy.
- Karel Bossart (1903-1975) was an engineer. He helped design the Atlas missile.
- The three members of the Flemish folk and world music group Laïs are also from Kalmthout.
Images for kids
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A view of Achterbroek
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Onze-Lieve-Vrouwkerk (Kalmthout)
See also
In Spanish: Kalmthout para niños
