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Visit of De Oesterput

The start of the oyster cultivation in the Ostend region goes back to the 19th century. After having been caught at sea, oysters and lobsters were kept alive in these seawater ponds until they were sold. These oyster and lobster beds gradually disappeared due to the expansion of the harbour and the…

Beach activities

Powerkiting Powerkiting is one of the most spectacular kinds of kiting. These kites are mattresses to be operated by two line. The surface of the mattresses is chosen depending on the wind-force. After having explained how the kite can be operated it is up to you to put the theory into…

BEAUFORT - Het Groen Geruite Huis

This work is located in the provincial domain Atlantikwall Raversyde. Check the website for opening hours and admission price. Most works by Lily van der Stokker assume the shape of extensive decorative and colourful murals, often with a childlike innocence and naivety. In a disarmingly shameless…

Minigolf Koninginnehof

During spring and summer, the Koninginnehof offers various outdoor activities: playground, go-cart circuit, pedalo, kayak, electric boats (whisper boats), rowing boat, mini golf and mini electric cars for toddlers.

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 Tower,…

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…

Mu.ZEE - Art museum at the seaside

Closed due to renovation works until 2028. Once a department store, now Mu.ZEE. Mu.ZEE is the only place in the world that focuses on modern and contemporary art in Belgium, from 1880 to the present day. Mu.ZEE would like to share its iconic building, its beautiful collection and the growing…

BEAUFORT - Monument for a Wullok

Stief DeSmet Every whelk (or, as it is pronounced in West Flanders, 'wullok') is a work of perfection. These shells grow in accordance with the rules of the Golden Section or the Fibonacci number series, which means that each part of the shell is in perfect proportion to every other part. Forged…

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…

Sea fishing

Feel like a fisherman for one day! Captain Blue gives you an unforgettable fishing day at sea! Fishing experience is not required, people of all ages can participate in this healthy and sporty activity. When the boat arrives, you will hear the siren of the ship: a signal to throw out the fishing…

Bicycle Rental Sandra

Bike rental Sandra offers rental and purchase of bikes and cycling equipment. You can also rent go-carts there.

Sea excursions - Boat trips

Enjoy sun, sea and water! Take part in a lovely boat trip on the sea with Captain Blue from the port of Ostend. Enjoy the real sea air, it has been proven to be very beneficial for different aspects of your health. So, 100% vitamin SEA. You cruise along sailing yachts and coastal fishermen in…

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…

Bicycle Rental Nico

Nico - Fun on Wheels - since April 2001, has become one of the most important rental shops along the Belgian coast. The team welcomes you in 4 languages in their shop on the new Boulevard, Alber I Promenade 44. They invest every year in new bicycles and have often rare objects. Thanks to different…

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…

Le Châtelet

Iconic, eclectic corner building at the Petit Paris intersection. Was built in the western city extension completed after 1865 under the impetus of King Leopold II. Frivolous architecture from the belle époque and a unique witness to holiday architecture from the era of fashionable and elitist…

Railway station Oostende

Eclectic station complex consisting of a central entrance hall flanked by two square 'Tower buildings'. On the left side adjacent to the station the former 'Hotel Terminus Maritime'.

North sea cruise offshore windfarm

'Discover the wind turbine parks at sea Captain Blue gives you a whole new perspective on our 11th province, the North Sea and wind energy. During the 5-hour boat trip, a Dutch speaking guide will immerse you in coastal navigation and port signaling, from various buoys and beacons to the…

Marvin Gaye Midnight Love Tour

Marvin Gaye arrived by boat in Ostend on a cold winter morning in 1981. The singer had fled the US, without a penny to his name and battling a cocaine addiction. His arrival marked the beginning of a fascinating tale about Ostend and Marvin Gaye and how they influenced each other. The Ostend…

Walk 'Tasteful Heritage'

Ostend is a city with a rich history. This walk takes you in a tasteful way along a selection of beautiful heritage sites. A few stunning houses in a nutshell, where you can also satisfy your hunger or quench your thirst. 'Tasteful Heritage' is the result of a collaboration between Dement and…

Walk "Ostend creeks"

This route runs through the stunning, historic creek area and the polders to the southeast of Ostend. Walk through fields, woods, pastures and creeks and observe the animals and plants in this area. Prepare to be blown away by the stunning nature and the wind in the great wide open. You can buy…

Erfgoedwandeling Oostende

This 5.5 km walk will take you on a tour of King Leopold II's Ostend and the witnesses of two centuries of tourism. From Kursaal to the Royal Galleries, past the Wellington Hippodrome, 'De Grote Post' cultural centre and the synagogue. Enjoy your walk!