The Sint-Job church on the Kerklei, namesake of the village.
8 August 2026 · 4 min read
Fact 1: Where does the name Sint-Job-in-'t-Goor come from?
A saint, a marsh, and a village that bears his name: the story behind Sint-Job-in-'t-Goor.
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Sandwiches & facts from Sint-Job
Practical guides to ordering sandwiches, explanations of our classics and stories about Sint-Job-in-'t-Goor and Brecht.
The old town hall (1893), part of the Brecht sub-municipality since the merger.
15 August 2026 · 4 min read
Fact 2: Sint-Job is a sub-municipality of Brecht
Three villages, one municipality: how Brecht, Sint-Lenaarts and Sint-Job moved forward together.
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The Dessel-Turnhout-Schoten canal cuts through the village.
22 August 2026 · 4 min read
Fact 3: The Dessel–Turnhout–Schoten canal runs right past the village
Once a working artery for peat and sand, today it is the most beautiful cycling path in the region.
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19th-century farmhouse near the Handelslei, the village artery.
29 August 2026 · 4 min read
Fact 4: the Handelslei is the village artery
Bakers, butchers, cafes and shops: everything happens along that one street.
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Park De Mik: green walking area next to Sint-Job-in-'t-Goor.
5 September 2026 · 4 min read
Fact 5: Sint-Job lies in one of the greenest corners of the Kempen
Forests, avenues, and heathland within cycling distance — the green belt around the village.
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The towpath along the canal, the daily cycling route for commuters.
12 September 2026 · 3 min read
Fact 6: a commuter village that kept its village heart
Close to the E19 and Antwerp, yet still a village where everyone greets each other.
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Memorial plaque for Max Wildiers: Sint-Job honours its community figures.
19 September 2026 · 3 min read
Fact 7: Community life is in full swing
Youth movements, sports clubs and brass bands keep the weekend in Sint-Job moving.
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The Kapelhoeve in the village centre, the backdrop for fairs and markets.
26 September 2026 · 3 min read
Fact 8: the fair and markets are local traditions
A few days a year, the whole village is out on the streets. These are those days.
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Sunrise by the canal: Sint-Job gets moving early.
3 October 2026 · 3 min read
Fact 9: Sint-Job wakes up early
By seven o'clock the village is already awake. We have adjusted our opening hours accordingly.
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The castle of 's-Gravenwezel, a neighbouring village of Sint-Job.
10 October 2026 · 3 min read
Fun Fact 10: the neighbours of Sint-Job
Schoten, Schilde, 's-Gravenwezel, Sint-Lenaarts: the village is centrally located in the region.
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Noorderkempen station in Brecht, fifteen minutes from the village.
17 October 2026 · 3 min read
Fact 11: Noorderkempen HSL station is just around the corner
A station on the high-speed line, right in the heart of the Kempen. Antwerp in half an hour.
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Garden gate of the rectory (1779): heritage in the heart of the village.
24 October 2026 · 3 min read
Fact 12: Sint-Job loves to shop local
The shop around the corner still wins here over the convenience of the main road.
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The water tower: the most famous landmark of Sint-Job-in-'t-Goor.
8 August 2026 · 3 min read
12 facts about Sint-Job-in-'t-Goor
Sint-Job-in-'t-Goor is more than just a stop between Antwerp and the Kempen. Every week we highlight one fact in detail.
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Morning coffee in the dining area of San's Place, with the newspaper.
8 August 2026 · 4 min read
Did you know … 7 things you didn't know about San's Place
From the flowers on your table to the data behind the scenes: seven things you didn't know about our sandwich shop on the Handelslei.
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Classics and smos: with lettuce, carrot, cucumber and egg.
8 August 2026 · 4 min read
Filled rolls: the classics and what 'smos' actually means
From martino to chicken curry and white to fitness: a mini-encyclopedia of Flemish filled rolls.
Read more →Ordering freshly prepared sandwiches in Sint-Job-in-'t-Goor.
8 August 2026 · 4 min read
Ordering Sandwiches in Sint-Job: The Complete Guide
Collection, dining in or delivery: here is how to easily order freshly prepared sandwiches in Sint-Job-in-'t-Goor.
Read more →Weekly series: 12 facts about Sint-Job
Every week one fact about Sint-Job-in-'t-Goor and the municipality of Brecht, explored in depth.
- Week 1Fact 1: Where does the name Sint-Job-in-'t-Goor come from?
- Week 2Fact 2: Sint-Job is a sub-municipality of Brecht
- Week 3Fact 3: The Dessel–Turnhout–Schoten canal runs right past the village
- Week 4Fact 4: the Handelslei is the village artery
- Week 5Fact 5: Sint-Job lies in one of the greenest corners of the Kempen
- Week 6Fact 6: a commuter village that kept its village heart
- Week 7Fact 7: Community life is in full swing
- Week 8Fact 8: the fair and markets are local traditions
- Week 9Fact 9: Sint-Job wakes up early
- Week 10Fun Fact 10: the neighbours of Sint-Job
- Week 11Fact 11: Noorderkempen HSL station is just around the corner
- Week 12Fact 12: Sint-Job loves to shop local