The best that nature has to offer on the Belgian coast
Nature... Beauty in its purest form. Our country has more than enough beautiful landscapes to offer along the coast. Nature reserves, forests, dunes, the Polders and of course the North Sea. Be inspired by the natural beauty of our coastal region.
Nature preserve ‘De IJzermonding’
In this beautiful nature reserve, a unique phenomenon happens.’De IJzer’ is the only Belgian river that flows directly into the North Sea.
Duinbossen
Wandelen, lopen, fietsen en mountainbiken,… het kan allemaal naar hartelust in de Duinbossen, een gebied in De Haan dat bestaat uit bossen en open vlaktes.
The Hoge Dijken
For nature lovers, the nature preserve “De Hoge Dijken” with a large lake of 40 hectares, a walking area, richness of fauna and flora is a must to explore during a visit to our residence in Jabbeke.
Zeebrugge beach
The largest sandy beach at the Belgian coast? Zeebruges owns it! Enjoy the tranquillity and space at this well-kept beach.
Seal Discovery
Visit with Knokke Boat in small group, the seals of the Westerschelde! A unique opportunity to admire them up close and to photograph them to your heart's content.
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.
Raversyde Nature Park
If you fancy some variety, you can put the sea aside for a few hours and go on a hike through the nature of Raversyde Nature Park.
The Polders
Escape the busy coastline and retreat to the Polders: a large nature reserve without hedges or trees.
Visitors Center Uitkerkse Polder
This centuries-old meadow landscape is the place to be for hiking. The visitor centre is freely accessible and is the ideal starting point for a nice bicycle or hiking tour through the area.
Zeebos Blankenberge
Just behind the coastline, between Blankenberge and Zeebrugge, you will find the Zeebos provincial domain, a landscaped forest of 41 hectares.
The Slierberg and the Wonderbos
Children can have fun on 'Slierberg' and discover 'Het Wonderbos'.