Agenda: museums and exhibitions, art, sight, kids and sport in Ostend

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).

Racetrack Wellington

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.

Miniature train, citytour

What about a relaxing trip that takes you to the many sights in Oostende. This trip takes about 45 minutes.

Horse-drawn carriages

Discover Oostende from a different point of view. You will find the coaches waiting for you at the Seamen's Memorial. They tour in and around the city centre depending on the weather.

VVW Inside - Outside

Every year, the surf club is the perfect place to meet people and enjoy the sunset with sand between your toes. Of course you can get drinks there too.

Watersports Oostende Spuikom

Sailing & surfing facilities.

Sailing school Marine Oostende

Sailing school.

Open air center Duin & Zee

The outdoor center Duin en Zee is situated at the border between Bredene en Oostende. The center disposes of a superb children's playground, several sport fields and an athletics' field. The indoor accommodation consits of a theater room, a celebration hall with bar, a children's kitchen, several class rooms and a room for puppet theatre. The center is fully traffic free and offers many possibilities for active distraction and sporting recreation.