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Accessibility: Ostend is easily accessible by car, train, and bus. The Ostend train station has direct connections to Brussels and Bruges. There are also regular bus services to nearby cities. Getting around the city: Public transport in Ostend is well-organised.
- The Longest Tram Line in The World
- Highlights of The Route
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The coastal tram was put into operation on July 5, 1885, and has since become a symbol of the Belgian coast. With over 65 stops, it connects the entire coastline, from Knokke-Heist in the north to De Pannein the south.
During the more than two-hour journey, the coastal tram passes over 65 stops and crosses various cities and municipalities. Some of the most popular stops along the route are: 1. The journey begins in Knokke-Heist, a trendy and lively seaside resort known for its luxury boutiques, art galleries, and elegant restaurants. Visitors can take a stroll a...
The journey from start to finish takes approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes and is one of the best ways to discover the diverse coastal towns and their unique charm. The coastal tram runs all year round with a frequency of 10 to 20 minutes during the summer months and ±30 minutes during the winter months. Bicycles and strollers are allowed on board...
- Soak up the harbourside vibes. Fact: a human-size whelk (by sculptor Stief Desmet) lurks at the end of the harbour arm. Make the pilgrimage to pose for a selfie, not forgetting to gaze back at the seaport city afterwards.
- Sample some famous local brews. For live Flemish music with your Belgian beer, make a beeline for ancient watering hole the Spanish Inn, rebuilt in 1729 but which dates back even further.
- Board the fabulously arty Crystal Ship. Check out Belgium’s best open-air art gallery, the Crystal Ship, a permanent street art trail featuring dozens of international artists.
- Take in the city from above, then gorge on local art. Gulp down views over bucolic Leopold Park by whizzing six floors up the austere old post office building, now an ad-hoc Cultural Centre.
Buses are an easy way to get from the city centre to outside the city (or the other way around!) quickly and cheaply. A 50 minute walk from the city centre to the sports park is 30 minutes by bus. Buses in Ostend are operated by De Lijin; you can see full ticket prices here.
Feb 16, 2024 · Ostend is a fairly small town that can be easily explored on foot (allow 20 minutes to cross the center, where the main points of interest are located). If walking isn’t your cup of tea, or if you’d like to get away from the center, there’s a streetcar and bus network. Single tickets cost €2.5 and can be purchased online at www.delijn.be.
Ostend (Dutch: Oostende, meaning "East End") is a seaside city of 70,000 inhabitants in West Flanders in Belgium. Its North Sea beaches have drawn in tourists since the 19th century when it was a fashionable outing for royalty and aristocracy.
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