Westmalle

Westmalle
Village
Former railway station
Westmalle Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 51°17′N 4°41′E / 51.283°N 4.683°E / 51.283; 4.683
Country	Belgium
Region	Flemish Region
Province	Antwerp
Municipality	Malle
Area ^[1]
• Total	23.26 km² (8.98 sq mi)
• Land	23.26 km² (8.981 sq mi)
Population (2021)^[1]
• Total	8,229
• Density	350/km² (920/sq mi)
Time zone	CET

Westmalle is a village in the Belgian province of Antwerp which is part of the municipality of Malle.

History

Westmalle is primarily known for the Trappist Abbey of Westmalle of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (O.C.S.O.: Ordo Cisterciensium reformatorum), and its brewery. The Trappist monks operate a brewery and also make cheese. In addition, the Monasterium Magnificat of Westmalle is the only monastery of the Annunciade Order in Belgium. Westmalle Castle dates back to 1100. The Scherpenberg windmill is still operational and is open to visitors.

The statue of the "Pedaalstompers"^[2] commemorates the world record of the longest bicycle.

Martinus Dom (1791-1873), first abbot of the Trappist Abbey of Westmalle and founder of the brewery.
Paul Lewi (b. 4 January 1938 in Westmalle), scientist.
Francis Severeyns, nicknamed Cisse (b. 1968 in Westmalle), football striker
Seppe Smits (b. 13 July 1991 in Westmalle), professional snowboarder

^ ^a ^b "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 11057A". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
^ "Pedaalstompers". Archived from the original on 2016-01-11. Retrieved 2016-01-11.

v t e Belgian municipality Malle
Deelgemeentes	Oostmalle Westmalle
Other settlements	Blommerschot Salphen
Buildings and sights	Monasterium Magnificat Oostmalle Airfield Renesse Castle Scherpenberg mill Westmalle Abbey Westmalle Brewery Westmalle Castle
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