Kunst und Kultur an der belgischen Küste

Visit the equestrian statue of Albert I and discover the story of the flooding of the polder plain during World War I.

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!

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!

Take in some culture and architecture while you inhale a sea breeze and carefully work on your condition… That’s possible in Westende!

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.

On this walking route you discover the heritage of Zeebrugge. The route consists of 5,8 kilometers rich of history.

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 introduces you to the past glory of the Belle Epoque, an era between 1870 and 1914 in which the European bourgeoisie enjoyed reasonable prosperity.

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 traditional end of the summer season. Since 1895, the caravan of flora has been passing through the streets of the coastal town.

Discover the secrets of the sea and the rich history of fisheries in the old fish market of Zeebrugge! Take a look behind the scenes of the harbour

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.

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.

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!

Catching shrimp on horseback, that can't be anything but a special sight. In Oostduinkerke you can be there and experience this spectacle!

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.

Always wanted to see what the world looks like under water? Visit Sealife Blankenberge and your question is answered. Fish, sharks, turtles...

Wondering what the Blankenberge fishery looked like? Visit the Maritime Scutemuseum in the Scuteloods. You'll find objects, drawings, photographs...

Are you a milk lover? Or do you think cheese is one of the best products in the world? Then a visit to the dairy museum is a must during your stay.

Enrich your beer knowledge by visiting Brewery B. Discover what it used to look like and what it looks like now. There are two possibilities

With this work of art, the artist Jan Fabre emphasised that human beings continue to search for Utopia throughout their lives.

Exactly 110 years after Adrien de Gerlache's legendary Antarctic expedition, Nieuwpoort-born polar explorer Dirk 'Dixie' Dansercoer repeated this journey in 2007.

By letting this work of art undergo a game of ebb and flow, Danish artist Nina Beier questions male power with Men.

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.

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.

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.

This work of art is a literal clash between two cultures.

On the beach of Zeebrugge, you will find a mysterious figure looking at a boat in the air. The boat rests on 10-metre high trestles and weighs 3000 kilos.

Situated at Bruges' Grand Place and right next to the famous Belfry, the Historium takes you back in time.

Het iconisch herkenbare concertgebouw is het herkenningspunt wanneer u in Brugge arriveert. Met zijn rode terra cotta pannen is dit moderne gebouw wellicht het meest herkenbare gebouw van de Brugse binnenstad.

A very uncomfortable chair, a machine to crack open skulls and numerous other torture devices and tactics can be found in the torture museum.

Formerly used as a city hall, today the building is a space where various artists exhibit their works.