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  • Hofstade church
      Hofstade church
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      view to the lake from train station
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  • Hofstade shopping street
      Hofstade shopping street
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  • Hofstade train station area
      Hofstade train station area
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  • Hofstade train station
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The ugliest church you've ever seen

The ugliest church you've ever seen, Zemst

 Mr_Furious Says:  Indeed, Hofstade was blessed with what most visitors to Hofstade call 'the ugliest church they've ever seen'. In fact, the ugliness of the church is meant to make people curious about our village, or so the legend goes... 

Hofstade main street

Hofstade main street, Zemst

 Mr_Furious Says:  This is the main street where most action takes place (car accidents, shopping,..). There are plenty of shops lurking for some attention. It's a great place if you plan to do some shopping, so forget Antwerp, Brussels, etc. Hofstade is the place to be!! 

Hofstade Beach

Hofstade Beach, Zemst

 Mr_Furious Says:  The North Sea may be more than 100 km away, Hofstade does have it's own beach, which is situated in the provincial domain of Hofstade. This is a public park and you can walk, bike, sun and swim here. There are plenty of things to keep you busy here, there is even a large... 

Hotels  

My house

My house, Zemst

 Mr_Furious Says:  This is my house. If you accept the challenge and come visit Hofstade and I am in a good mood I might be able to arrange something. If you are, feel honoured, as not many people are allowed to stay here! Very friendly people! 

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Restaurants  

Frituur Bik: The best meal you can get!

Frituur Bik: The best meal you can get!, Zemst

 Mr_Furious Says:  The best fries in the region are made here. This is the most authentic meal you can get in Hofstade. Try it and you'll come back the next day! Everything tastes delicious here! We just can't get enough of it 

Transportation  

Buses to Hofstade

Buses to Hofstade, Zemst

 Mr_Furious Says:  There are frequent buses to and from hofstade to Mechelen. There is only one hourly bus to Vilvoorde, but it doesn't run on holidays. Always ask for info on departures first at the bus info desk at Mechelen train station. 

Hofstade train station

Hofstade train station, Zemst

 Mr_Furious Says:  During weekdays there is one hourly train to Mechelen and 1 to Brussels. The train to Brussels leaves at 16 past the hour and the one to Mechelen at 44 past the hour. Cost to Brussel is 3.2€ single ride and to Mechelen it's 1.5€. There are no trains during the weekends and... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Dodgy train station area!

Dodgy train station area!, Zemst

 Mr_Furious Says:  The area around Hofstade train station is not safe at night! Be carefull. 

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 The area around Hofstade train station is not safe at night! Be carefull. 

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ZEMST: HOME OF MR_FURIOUS

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 Welcome!! Because of your thourough researching skills you have finally located Zemst a rather small community pressed between the industrialized areas of Vilvoorde and Mechelen. Zemst consists out... 

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