Balen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbaːlə(n)]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Balen proper and Olmen. On 1 January 2011 Balen had a total population of 21,305. The total area is 72.88 km², giving a population density of 283 inhabitants per km².

Find the best activities, restaurants and things to do in Balen, Belgium. Explore Balen travel guide before you plan your trip here. Balen is located at a short trip away from Antwerp a major city in Belgium. So, ideally any vacation planner would recommend you to visit Antwerp for its bountiful attractions like Antwerp Central Station, Mas - Museum Aan De Stroom, Cathedral Of Our Lady on your trip to Balen. Also, to reach Balen, you'll have to take a flight to Antwerp; so its not really a detour. And even if it is, the city is worth paying at least a quick visit. 1-2 days is an ideal duration of visit to Balen.

Balen is an affair to remember, follow this apt itinerary of the place and return home with a bunch of memories.