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- Visit the Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. The Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, also known as Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk, is a Roman Catholic church located in Ostend, Belgium.
- Explore Fort Napoleon. Fort Napoleon is a star-shaped fortress located in the east of the Belgian city of Ostend. Fort Napoleon was originally called Fort Impérial when it was built between 1811 and 1814 on the orders of Napoleon Bonaparte to defend the port of Ostend against attack from Britain.
- See the Atlantikwall. Atlantikwall, known as the Atlantic Wall Open Air Museum, is an open-air museum located in the Provincial Domain of Raversyde near Ostend, Belgium.
- Wander through Petit Paris. Petit Paris is a neighborhood in the Belgian city of Ostend located on the North Sea coast. It is part of the city's western expansion that occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries during Belgium's belle époque period under King Leopold II.
Ostend. Type: City with 71,600 residents. Description: coastal city in West Flanders, Belgium. Categories: municipality of Belgium, Belgian municipality with the title of city, center city, port settlement, seaside resort and locality. Location: Arrondissement of Ostend, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Flanders, Belgium, Benelux, Europe.
The 10 best things to do in Ostend, Belgium. This is your guide to Belgium's underrated harbour city, with history, culture and beer aplenty. Let’s face it, the Belgian coast’s only city is ...
- Surfclub Windekind
- Fish Market
- Catch Shrimp on Horseback
- Staketsel
- Lighthouse
- Nature Reserve de Ijzermonding
- Where to Stay in Nieuwpoort
Surfing, kite surfing and paddle boarding. What more can you want for a day at the beach? Thiswatersports centreis a 1 hour drive from Knokke-Heist and 35 mins from Ostend. Come along for lessons in surfing or just to rent a board and face the sea solo. You can bring the kids (8+) too. Gets busiest around July and August, but still worth going to c...
Drop by in the early morning from Monday to Saturday to see the fishermen at work. Buy the local, fresh fish at the fish market and auction out on the docks. Don’t know your way around? No worries! Pop over to the Tourist Centre to meet up with a local guide. Just get up early. The fish tour starts at 9:30 at the town hall. With the group, led by a...
We promise it’s a thing. A short drive away from Nieuwpoort is Oostduinkerke. Walk to the beach at low tide to see the shrimp fishermen on horseback. You can hitch a ride and join in too. How does shrimp fishing on horseback work? Well, they basically walk the horses into the sea with a net behind them. When they come out of the sea, they look at t...
Looking for free things to do near the beach? You really can’t go wrong with a stroll out on the pier. Enjoy that fresh air on the two piers of Nieuwpoort. Walk out to the edge for views of the ocean. From a distance, you might think those things at the end of the piers are mini lighthouses. They’re actually a foghorn and signal lantern for the boa...
Beautiful from a distance, Nieuwpoort’s lighthouse is a postcard worthy sight. Snap up photos from the beach for a piece of your coastal memories. Away from the main beach and tourist crowds, the lighthouse is one landmark you can get close to on a quiet stroll. The lighthouse isn’t open to the public. It’s actually a B&B. So, you’re just here to e...
Get away from the city and crowds in the nature reserve. Belgium’s coastal cities aren’t just beaches and tourist sights! They’ve got nature and wildlife all of their own. Ijzermonding isn’t as well-known as other nature reserves and there’s lots to see. Travel along the salt marshes and stay quiet to see all birds. If you’re lucky, you might just ...
Budget - A Casa This humble accommodation is ideal for a 1 night stay, with bicycle rental service also available so you can explore the surroundings with ease! Mid-range - Cosmopolite Hotel Nieuwpoort-Bad This hotel that includes a private wellness centre, a trendy lounge bar and a popular brasserie, has been a fixture on the Belgian coast for ove...
Ostend (Dutch: Oostende, pronounced [ˌoːstˈɛndə] ⓘ; French: Ostende; West Flemish: Ostende, literally "East End") [2] is a coastal city and municipality, located in the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium.
Ostend, also known as the 'Queen of Seaside Towns', is a bustling coastal city on the Belgian North Sea coast. This vibrant city offers a perfect mix of culture, beach fun, gastronomy, and relaxation. Discover why Ostend is the ideal destination for your next seaside holiday!
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Ostend is a locality in Ostend, West Flanders, Flemish Region and has about 69,000 residents. Ostend is situated close to the locality Kontredam and the town Stene. Map. Directions. Satellite.
