Turnhout (Eurotoday Newspaper) – VRT presenter Arnout Hauben launched the Turnhout Podwalk in September 2025, a free 6 km walk with 27 stops, highlighting women’s history, supported by Councillor for tourism Annemie Der Kinderen and local guides.
As GVA News reported, Arnout Hauben, a VRT presenter, has launched a new Podwalk in Turnhout after earlier projects in Leuven and Roeselare. The Turnhout Podwalk was officially presented by Alderman for Tourism Annemie Der Kinderen (N-VA/cd&v).
The walk is guided by podcasts that tell stories linked to the city while people move through its streets.
“It’s a shame Arnout Hauben can’t be there himself. He has such a warm, pleasant voice.”
Annemie Der Kinderen (N-VA/cd&v).
What stories of Turnhout’s past does Arnout Hauben’s 6 km Podwalk with 27 stops reveal?
The Podwalk places women from Turnhout’s history at the centre of the route. City guide Ortwyn Arts explained that their stories form the main focus and show how their influence shaped the city.
One of the figures featured is Catharina Beersmans, a leading 19th-century actress. Streets in Rotterdam and Antwerp were named after her, but in Turnhout, her contribution is less recognised. Arts said she only discovered Beersman’s importance after becoming involved in theatre herself.
The Turnhout Podwalk is now available free of charge. The walk can be downloaded by scanning the QR code at the Visit Turnhout office on Brepolsplein or by using the app store. GPS technology makes sure that every audio clip starts at the right moment during the route. The walk is 6 kilometres long and takes around 2 hours to finish. There are 27 stops along the way where Hauben gives explanations about the places and stories linked to the city.
“The walk also passes along the green outskirts of the city,”
says tourism coordinator Kristien Sysmans.
“The Fen Area would be too far for this walk, but the podcast does refer to the many hiking opportunities there. The walk is easy and accessible to everyone and can be done at any time.”
“A walk like this with a story is a pleasant way to explore the city,”
says Annemie Der Kinderen.
“I’ve
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11 responses to “Arnout Hauben Debuts Free 6km Turnhout Podwalk Featuring 27 Stops”
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So, a free 6km walk with 27 stops? Brilliant! I always wanted to be lectured on women’s history while I’m desperately trying to burn off that last slice of chocolate cake. 🍰🚶♂️
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Only 6 km with 27 stops? Wow, must be a real marathon of history! 🏃♂️💨 Hope the podcasts are more riveting than my last tax meeting! 😏
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Just what Turnhout needed, a 6km stroll with 27 stops to remind us of all the women we’ve conveniently forgotten! Next up, a guided tour of how to avoid eye contact with the locals while listening to podcasts—brilliant! 🍷😂
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Oh, a free 6km walk with 27 stops to celebrate women’s history? Just what we need—more reasons to stroll along while pretending we’re not just looking for a good coffee shop. 🥴☕️
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A free 6km walk with 27 stops? Just what we needed—more reasons to pretend we’re interested in history while we stroll past all those cafés. 🍵🚶♂️
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Oh joy, a 6 km stroll with 27 stops to learn about women who shaped Turnhout—because nothing says “adventure” like a guided podcast while shuffling along the pavement. 🥱 Who needs a thrilling hike in the Alps when you can enjoy the soft sounds of history echoing in your earbuds?
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Just what we needed, another free 6km trek with 27 stops—because who doesn’t want to stroll through Turnhout while having their ears filled with history? 😂 It’s like a workout and a lecture rolled into one; truly the pinnacle of modern leisure, innit? 🥴
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A free 6km walk with 27 stops? Just what I needed to work off that 3-course lunch – nothing says productivity like a scenic stroll while listening to history 📻🚶♂️. Who knew Turnhout had such fascinating tales? 🤔
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Oh, a free 6 km Podwalk with 27 stops? I suppose we all needed another excuse to pretend we’re interested in history while awkwardly dodging tourists. 🚶♂️📜
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Seems like a 6km stroll with 27 stops is the latest trend—because who wouldn’t want to listen to podcasts about the city while pretending they’re exercising? 😂 Maybe next time they’ll throw in a foot massage station at each stop!
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Only 6 km and 27 stops? Sounds like the perfect opportunity for a leisurely stroll to forget all your worries about… well, absolutely nothing! 😂 Just what I needed, another reason to wear out my shoes while listening to history lessons instead of enjoying a fine Belgian beer. 🍻
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A free 6 km walk with 27 stops? Just what every busy Belgian needs—more opportunities to hear about women from the past while dodging dog poop on the streets! 😂 Who knew history could be this… invigorating?
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