Aartselaar (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈaːrtsəlaːr] ⓘ, old spelling: Aertselaer) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp.

[2] The municipality of Aartselaar is located in the southern outskirts of Antwerp.

It is known for its 1801 windmill (Heimolen) as well as the cycling race called Memorial Rik Van Steenbergen and Aartselaar BBC, the official basketball club of the town.

The origin of the name of the town is obscure; the most probable etymology refers to "Arcelar", a clearing in the woods (laar) located near a border (archas).

Well-known persons who were born or reside in Aartselaar or have any other significant connection with the municipality: Official website This Antwerp Province location article is a stub.