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It’s Sunday at sea!

Venetiaanse Gaanderijen
Sat 28 Jun 2025 to Sun 22 Feb 2026
What draws people to the sea again and again? What do they hope to find or feel there? The allure is timeless. Artists try to capture that feeling – their own longing, but that of others too. Ostend expanded to become the ‘Queen of Seaside Resorts’ in the 19th century and is still the place…

Atlantikwall Raversyde

Atlantikwall Raversyde is een van de best bewaarde restanten van de Duitse verdedigingslinie, met meer dan zestig bunkers, open en ondergrondse gangen, observatieposten en geschutstellingen.

Ostend City Museum

The museum tells you Ostend's fascinating life story and also casts light on its future. A host of objects, posters, documents and multimedia applications reveal the secrets behind the development of the city, its tourism, fishing industry and shipping. Discover the Ostend of former times and the…

The Crystal Ship - Street Art in Ostend

Discover 'The Crystal Ship' in Ostend: renowned and world-famous artists make enormous paintings on walls as well as fantastic art installations in open spaces.

Provincial domain Atlantikwall Raversyde

The Provincial Domain Atlantikwall Raversyde is a unique natural area located close to the sea. A diverse landscape invites visitors to a lovely walk. Raversijde is also a home to a rescue centre for birds and wild animals (VOC). Go On Time Travel (+6) in the provincial domain Atlantikwall…

Move-Stretch-Breathe

“Move-Stretch-Breathe” Conscious movement and breathing accessible to every body Floor De Vlieghe of "Pilates aan Zee" takes you through a blissful hour of "Mind-Body Connection". Using accessible Pilates exercises, safe for everyone, stretches and calming breathing exercises. - Are you…

Ferry Visserskaai - Oosteroever

Free ferry service between the city centre (aquarium) and the 'Oosteroever' (Maritiem Plein) for max. 50 persons of which 20 bicycles. The new boat 'Raveel meets Ensor' is fully electric and is accessible for max. 100 persons, of which 40 bicycles. All boats are accessible for wheelchair users. …

Timescape Escape Games

Challenging escape rooms with attention to detail and some surprisingly original puzzles! Timescape's first escape room is called the Quarantine but soon it will be adding a second one, called 'Battle Royale: Bunker Break-in'. These two rooms each have a floor area of 65 sq.m., meaning they are…

Photo Search

The photo search involves driving through the city and on Ostend's seafront to each designated location and solving the relevant questions as a team. The group travels with typical coastal bicycles, the widely known "billenkar", also called "cuissetax".  There are 15 locations to be…

Puzzle Escape Rooms Ostend

Puzzle escape rooms challenges your team to escape from a room full of cryptic riddles and mysterious secrets. Every escape room has its own original story and a realistic interior. Get set for a frantic race against the clock as you try to decipher all the codes. The only way to succeed in this…

KAAP | Oostende

IN 2010 Vrijstaat O. became a new centre for the arts, and the only coastal one. On 1 January 2017 the De Werf and Vrijstaat O. centres joined forces to become a single new centre for the arts: KAAP. This centre distinguishes itself through its focus on unique formulas based on Ostend's specific…

Wellington Hippodrome

This racetrack, neighbouring the Thermae Palace Hotel, is named after the Duke of Wellington. It is open all summer to anyone who enjoys a bit of a flutter or is simply fond of horses. During recent years the racetrack has increasingly been used for important concerts.

Boat Charters Oostende

Boat Charters guarantees an unforgettable experience on a nearly 18-meter sailing yacht where you can take the helm yourself. Whether it's sailing trips or sea-based incentives from Ostend, we ensure a day to remember. Options are available for half or full days, as well as weekends and midweek. …

Venetian Galleries

In 1900, Belgian King Leopold II commissioned architect Henri Maquet to design the first royal gallery: an L-shaped, closed and covered walkway between the royal villa and a large octagonal salon. Nowadays it is known by the name 'Venetian Galleries', referring to Venice's classicist architecture…

City Golf Oostende

Discover the secrets of Ostend in a playful manner. Play City Golf on 6 or 9 different locations and make a beautiful city tour through the beautiful city of Ostend. Let yourself be guided by an enthusiastic team and experience the inner city of Ostend in an original way. During the tour the guides…

Surf School

Surfclub Inside Outside is one of the only clubs in Belgium to have a location both on a lake and by the sea. Wind and water sports take centre stage. Inside, located on the Spuikom, is the ideal place to learn to windsurf or sail. At Outside, beach life takes centre stage. Here you will find the…

Casino Oostende

Ostend Casino equals an unforgettable experience. It is a place where you can enjoy culinary pleasures at Restaurant Brassi & Brassi Grand Café. A venue where the excitement and thrill are tangible at the roulette table, blackjack, stud poker or electronic slot machines. And a unique environment…

De Grote Post

De Grote Post is the cultural hub of the city. Not only does it fulfill an indispensable role as a supporter in the development and presentation of the professional arts, it also offers a hospitable platform for the many associations, art and culture organizations in Ostend and beyond. De Grote…

Swimming pool

The new Brigitte Becue swimming pool is a paradise for water rats. Sport swimmers can enjoy the 50-meter Olympic pool. There is a separate instruction pool for children. The recreation pool has several slides, a climbing wall and a paddling pool. There are also outdoor jacuzzis. Opening hours…

VVW Inside - Outside

At Surfclub Oostende "Outside", beach life is at the heart of everything. Here you'll find the true Belgian surfer: surfing, kiteboarding, or stand-up paddling. Everything is possible!

Watersports Oostende Spuikom

At Watersport Ostend Spuikom, you can learn to sail and kayak. They offer 84 indoor berths and 60 outdoor berths for boats. There are spacious changing rooms and warm showers, as well as spots to enjoy drinks and picnics on the large sun terrace and in the cosy bar. They also host national and…

Sailing school Marine Oostende

The Naval Sailing School has a long-standing tradition of training military personnel in the sport of sailing. The courses offered are very diverse, catering to beginners and advanced sailors alike. You'll be introduced to sailing in a dynamic and engaging way.

Royal North Sea Yacht Club

The Royal North Sea Yacht Club was founded in the winter of 1946-1947. Since its early days, the "dragons" have been permanent residents of the club. The excellent restaurant is open to all visiting sailors and features a beautiful sun terrace. The club is easily accessible, as it is directly…

Children's farm 'De Lange Schuur'

The children's farm is located in the Schorre on the edge of Ostend, south of the centre. The children's farm aims to introduce children and young people to all aspects of farm life, so that they may rediscover the connection with nature and the biotope of farm animals. Much attention is paid to…

Wellington Golf

The Wellington Golf offers nine holes in an unrivalled setting. The course is located in the centre of Ostend within walking distance of the beach. The clubhouse is located in a beautifully renovated historic building, with private parking nearby. There are different formulas possible depending…

Skatebowl De Velodroom

The Velodrome is more than just a mega cool skate spot, there is also plenty of room to chill out in the grass. Besides the skate bowl, there is also a graffiti zone. The Velodrome is the place to be if you ask us. Sweet lines, soft curves, sturdy, a beautiful whole and a great challenge!…

The Crystal Ship wandeling met Bazaar Trottoir

Sinds 2016 doopte The Crystal Ship Oostende om tot één van de belangrijkste Street Art steden. Bazaar Trottoir neemt je graag mee door het stadscentrum op zoek naar de mooiste kunstwerken in open lucht.