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Surf's Up: Learn how to surf
Tame the waves of Ostend and discover how addictive surfing can be! Every Saturday this summer at 1 or 3.30 PM, you can dip a toe in the world of surfing for only €8. Sun, sea and summer! Limited spots available, so register now.Surf's Up: Learn how to surf
Tame the waves of Ostend and discover how addictive surfing can be! Every Saturday this summer at 1 or 3.30 PM, you can dip a toe in the world of surfing for only €8. Sun, sea and summer! Limited spots available, so register now.
Oostende Koerse 2022
A day at the races! Experience the horse races in July and August at the Wellington Racecourse. The various races start from 10.30 am or 3.30 pm. While adults place their bets and follow the races in suspense, there is special entertainment for children.Surf's Up: Learn how to surf
Tame the waves of Ostend and discover how addictive surfing can be! Every Saturday this summer at 1 or 3.30 PM, you can dip a toe in the world of surfing for only €8. Sun, sea and summer! Limited spots available, so register now.Surf's Up: Learn how to surf
Tame the waves of Ostend and discover how addictive surfing can be! Every Saturday this summer at 1 or 3.30 PM, you can dip a toe in the world of surfing for only €8. Sun, sea and summer! Limited spots available, so register now.Oostende Koerse 2022
A day at the races! Experience the horse races in July and August at the Wellington Racecourse. The various races start from 10.30 am or 3.30 pm. While adults place their bets and follow the races in suspense, there is special entertainment for children.
Joris Ghekiere – Travels on Paper
With the exhibition ‘Joris Ghekiere – Travels on Paper’, Mu.ZEE is the first to show a large selection of works on paper by this Belgian artist. It was as a painter that Joris Ghekiere (1955-2016) acquired renown and acclaim, creating a unique position for himself in painting, thanks to his far…
Q-Beach House 2022
Q-Beach House returns to Ostend every summer. It has live performances, music events and a sunny terrace. Qmusic – a Flemish commercial radio station – broadcasts live from the Q-Studio.
Every Thursday = Mu.ZEE night!
New! Every Thursday night in July and August is Mu.ZEE Night! This summer, our museum doors will stay open until 10 pm every Thursday. >> Book your tickets now!
October Fun Fair 2022
With no less than 75 attractions, the October Fun Fair occupies 4 squares in Ostend: the Wapenplein, the Groentenmarkt, the Mijnplein and the Sint Petrus & Paulusplein. On Halloween, the fun fair offers many extra surprises.
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.
Hangtime
1,000 square metres of trampolines, a huge ball bath, and a challenging play area for the little ones, all connected by an inspiring coffee bar: that is the definition of Hangtime!In addition to the trampolines, we offer heaps of extras: basketball hoops, dodgeball trampolines, foam pits…
TikTokTour
Ostend has its own TikTokTour now! This crazy TikTok tour takes you to ten highlights of our lovely City by the Sea where you can recreate fun TikTok videos.
Get your free TikTokTour at the Ostend Tourist Information Centre or download it here!
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!…
Lunapark Reflex
Lunapark Reflex Oostende behoort sinds jaar en dag tot de grootste Arcade speelhallen in België. Met jaarlijks vernieuwende spelen willen we onze klanten blijven boeien.Er is zowel voor de kleintjes als voor de groteren een uitgebreid assortiment aan amusement. Zowel voor de avonturiers in…
Marien Ecologisch Centrum
Visitor centre.
Dikke Mathille
The Leopold II-laan curves gracefully around the most famous sculpture of a woman in Oostende: De Zee (The Sea). Although Reclining Nude is another name for this lady the locals always refer to her as ‘Dikke Mathille’ (Fat Mathille). Grard emphasised the volume of the full, round forms. In De Zee…
Ostend Sailing Club: Phare East
The renovated Ostend Sailing Club is on the beach at Oosteroever (to the right of the East Dike). Many beach and water sports start from here, such as sea rafting, kayaking, wave surfing, kiting, dune orientation, beach sports... via The Outsider Coast. After the activities you can enjoy wonderful…
Herdenkingsmonument HMS Vindictive
In May 2013, the restored bow of the HMS VIndictive was given a prominent place on the east bank of the port of Ostend.During the night of 9 to 10 May 1918, the British attempted to use the HMS Vindictive to block the port of Ostend and thus prevent passage of German submarines to the North…
Floral Clock
Floral Clock. A special creation in which a total number of about 20 000 plants are used to form a unique palette of colour.The date - made of flowers - is adjusted every day during the summer months.
Seamen's Memorial
The Seamen's Memorial (1953) can be found on the Zeeheldenplein. Each year the numerous fishermen from Oostende who died at sea are commemorated. This was also the location of the first lighthouse in Oostende (1771).
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.
Two-master De Nele
Past, present and future go hand in hand on board this two-master. The 'Nele' was built after the design of the historical Oostende two-mast smack and in accordance with the best sailing traditions.
Sint-Petrus- en Sint-Paulus Church
The church St.-Petrus- and Paulus is a neogotic church built in 1907 which consists of beautiful stained-glass windows. The tomb of Louise-Marie, the queen of Belgium who deceased in Oostende, is situated in the chapel of the main altar (only to be visited upon request).The St.-Pieter's…
Koninklijke Gaanderijen
The Royal Galleries were finished in 1905. They are approximately 400 m long and served to protect the middle classes from sun and rain during their walks. They connected the Royal Pavilion with the Wellington racing track. In the beginning of the thirties, the Thermae Palace was built next to it…
Lighthouse Lange Nelle
Lighthouse "Lange Nelle" :The famous lighthouse is the fourth one in the history of Oostende and the third one on this location. It was built between 1947 and 1949, rises 65 metres above the sea and guides the fishermen safely in the Ostend harbour.
The lighthouse is not open to the…
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…