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Soak up the art and culture at the Belgian coast
During your holiday, a portion of culture may not be missing, right? Fortunately, our coast has more than enough to offer for all art and culture lovers. Pay a visit to the many (art) museums or admire some of the historical monuments during your stay at the Belgian coast.
Westfront Nieuwpoort
Visit the equestrian statue of Albert I and discover the story of the flooding of the polder plain during World War I.
Bruges – the Venice of the North
Is it the set of a fairy-tale production? Is it an open air museum? No, it’s Bruges! Forget the time and start your journey along this picturesque city!
The Rotunda
Whether you’re crazy about architecture or not, you cannot leave Westende without visiting the Grand Hôtel Belle Vue, AKA The Rotunda; thé city’s icon!
Heritage walk
Take in some culture and architecture while you inhale a sea breeze and carefully work on your condition… That’s possible in Westende!
Art theater ’t Colisée
The coastal Theatre ‘t Colisée is a new player in the streets of Blankenberge. In a short period, ‘t Colisée has had many Belgian and international artists passing by.
Erfgoedwandelroute
Auf der Erfgoedwandelroute lernen Sie die Schätze kennen, die Zeebrugge zu bieten hat. Diese Route umfasst 5,8 Kilometer Stadtgeschichte.
Belgian Coast Greeters
Would you like to discover the hidden pearls and nice addresses of the Belgian coast? Then you should definitely book a guided tour with the Belgian Coast Greeters!
The Belle Epoque Centre
The Belle Epoque centre introduces you to the past glory of the Belle Epoque, an era between 1870 and 1914 in which the European bourgeoisie enjoyed reasonable prosperity.
Carnaval in Blankenberge
Carnival is hot in Blankenberge. All carnival enthusiasts immerse themselves in a 4-day state of celebration. Sunday is the big parade around the city, the icing on the cake.
The Flower Parade
The traditional end of the summer season. Since 1895, the caravan of flora has been passing through the streets of the coastal town.
Villa Les Zéphyrs
Journey back to the 1930s, the period between the two world wars. The villa was used as the holiday home of a family of doctors.
Japanese garden
Japan has never been this close! You don't have to fly for hours to get there. In Ostend is the Japanese Garden Shin Kai Tei.
Brewery Jus de Mer
Taste the local beer Jus de Mer and discover how the brewing process works during a guided tour of the brewery. A tour takes about one hour!
Shrimp angler on horseback
Catching shrimp on horseback, that can't be anything but a special sight. In Oostduinkerke you can be there and experience this spectacle!
Castle of Loppem
Discover a beautiful piece of architecture in the Castle of Loppem. The castle has an impressive art collection dating from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Maritiem Scutemuseum
Wondering what the Blankenberge fishery looked like? Visit the Maritime Scutemuseum in the Scuteloods. You'll find objects, drawings, photographs...
Zuivelmuseum
Bist du ein Milchliebhaber? Oder betrachtest du Käse als eines der besten Produkte der Welt? Dann solltest du während deines Aufenthalts auf keinen Fall einen Besuch im Milchmuseum verpassen.
Searching for Utopia
With this work of art, the artist Jan Fabre emphasised that human beings continue to search for Utopia throughout their lives.
De Poolreiziger
Exactly 110 years after Adrien de Gerlache's legendary Antarctic expedition, Nieuwpoort-born polar explorer Dirk 'Dixie' Dansercoer repeated this journey in 2007.
Jeanne Panne
Nieuwpoort, 17th century. Jeanne Panne, a working-class woman living and working in the city, is wrongly accused of witchcraft and sentenced to burn at the stake.
De Verzoening
On 8 October 2014, on the occasion of the commemoration of 100 years of the Great War, two sculptures were unveiled. The work of art Reconciliation was created by Willem Vermandere.
Lighthouse/Watchtower Vosseslag
This work of art with international appeal was created by the renowned artist Guillaume Bijl. It is a landmark on the coast in the form of a lighthouse on which residents, visitors and art lovers can enjoy a beautiful view of the beach, sea and dunes.
Eternity-Poseidon, Pigeons
This work of art is a literal clash between two cultures.
Der Mann, der das Boot in der Luft sah
Am Strand von Zeebrugge findest du eine mysteriöse Figur, die auf ein Boot in der Luft schaut. Das Boot ruht auf 10 Meter hohen Schragen und wiegt 3000 Kilogramm.
Historium Brugge
Direkt am berühmten Belfried und auf dem Großen Markt von Brügge gelegen, entführt dich das Historium in die Vergangenheit.
Concertgebouw Brugge
Das ikonische Konzerthaus ist das Wahrzeichen, das Sie bei Ihrer Ankunft in Brügge begrüßt. Mit seinen roten Terrakotta-Dächern ist dieses moderne Gebäude vielleicht das markanteste Gebäude der Brügger Innenstadt.
Torture Museum
A very uncomfortable chair, a machine to crack open skulls and numerous other torture devices and tactics can be found in the torture museum.
Diamond Museum
Brugge is tegenwoordig misschien minder gekend als diamantenstad, maar laat je niet misleiden. Ooit was ze het oudste diamantencentrum van heel Europa.
Former city hall
Formerly used as a city hall, today the building is a space where various artists exhibit their works.