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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…

Sluizencomplex Plassendale

In the 17th century, the canals Ghent-Ostend and Oudenburg-Nieuwpoort were dug. These two canals were connected in the Plassendale district. Because of different sea currents, two locks were built, one of which was later moved to the Slijkens district, closer to Ostend. The cute Spanish toll…

Oosteroever

The Oosteroever (east bank) is the part of the city between the harbour channel, the flushing bay and a row of dunes and it comprises the harbour area, dune landscapes and many beautiful views. It is a place to relax, to get a breath of fresh air and to find peace and quiet. The area around the…

Tuinen van Stene

De Tuinen van Stene are located in a historic polder landscape that lies hidden between the polder village of Stene, the open Snaaskerkepolder and 20th century residential areas of Ostend. The Gardens are a green oasis of 35 hectares and an example of a 21st century food, landscape and agricultural…

Crangon

Shrimp fishing. The Crangon is currently being renovated. New boat trips are possible from 13 April 2019.

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. …

BEAUFORT - Das Meer Bei Erbe Getraümt

Harald Klingelhöller The German artist created an aluminium wall containing and cabinetry. The aluminium is polished to achieve a mirror effect, making the work a great contrast to its surroundings. This makes the surroundings part of the work. The work evokes the image of a mass of…

Brood- en banketbakkerij Desmedt

Steve Desmedt and Nancy, together with their staff, offer delicious bread and cakes every day. With Steve, the third generation is at the helm of the hot bakery. His grandfather ensured the revival of the Ostend seafood rusk. Sea rusk is a simple pastry with a wonderful tradition. As a fisherman's…

Bakkerij Vanheste

Dirk Vanheste and his wife Evelynn are both artisan bakers. During their training at Ter Groene Poorte, they found more than a love of the baking craft... they found each other. Since then, together they have been spoiling their customers with a wide range of breads, pastries, butter cakes,…

Botteltje (bierfirma)

A cozy pub with a huge selection of Belgian beers and gins but it is also recommended to dine there. Make sure to try one of the dishes prepared with beer.

Guided tour ‘Stories and shrimp’

If we didn’t serve our guide the odd portion of ‘gernoazen’ now and then, he would just keep on talking, sharing stories about Ostend. So that is exactly what we’ll be doing on this tasty tour. We will stop now and then to sample some shrimp - and you get to taste them too: shrimp fresh from the…

Guided ‘Visserskaaiwandeling’ walk

Participants can learn more about some fascinating aspects of current and historic port and fishing activities during this salty walk, which includes a visit to the former training ship ‘Mercator’, the last Iceland trawler O.129 ‘Amandine', the DAB Vloot office building, the North Sea Aquarium, the…

Guided walk on Oosteroever

The current port channel gradually developed at the end of the 16th century in the run-up to the famous Siege of Ostend (1601-1604). Since then, Oosteroever has often periodically played a role in military history, with Ostend often serving as a war port. Various relicts still attest to this,…