Sights at the Belgian coast

Shipping company Seastar offers numerous (educational) excursions for young and old, both in Nieuwpoort and along the ‘Flanders Fields’ in ‘de Westhoek’.

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!

In this beautiful nature reserve, a unique phenomenon happens.’De IJzer’ is the only Belgian river that flows directly into the North Sea.

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!

The pier of Blankenberge is a famous landmark along the Belgian coast. It offers a breathtaking view and the unique experience to admire the Sea and Blankenberge.

Besides a gorgeous sandy beach, a lovely natural reserve and a flourishing hospitality culture, Zeebrugge also owns another trump: its international sea harbour.

The largest sandy beach at the Belgian coast? Zeebruges owns it! Enjoy the tranquillity and space at this well-kept beach.

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.

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.

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 Mercator is a large sailing ship that has made 41 voyages in almost every ocean. Visit this three-master and learn all about her scientific mission.

The Amandine is a reminder from the time when fishermen went to Iceland to catch the most beautiful and pure fish from the purest waters.

Visit the fort that Napoleon had made in 1811, for fear of a British attack on the port of Ostend. But it never got that far...

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.

Escape the busy coastline and retreat to the Polders: a large nature reserve without hedges or trees.

Make a stop along the Spioenkop during your walk. A 31 meter high vantage point where you can see all of Wenduine and beyond! 

The Warande Tower offers a 360-degree view of the sculpture park, the coastline, the Warande Dunes and the hinterland of Middelkerke.

Blankenberge has a number of very beautiful churches: the St. Anthony's Church, the St. Rochus Church and the St. Amandus Church.

Feel the wind on your face and marvel at the spectacle of boats and ships arriving and leaving the harbour.

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.

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.

The Brugse Zot, the pride of Bruges. A refreshing golden ale with fruity and spicy aromas, this is one of the beers brewed at the Halve Maan.

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