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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,…

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…

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…

BEAUFORT - Metatron

Louis De Cordier This sculpture by Louis De Cordier, artist from Ostend, resembles a buoy being washed ashore. It stands out with its specific form, which refers to the mysterious forms used by Renaissance artists like Leonardo da Vinci. It reflects the golden ratio, synonymous with perfect…

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…

BEAUFORT - Rock Strangers

Arne Quinze Arne Quinze developed a set of sculptures for the city of Ostend by the name of Rock Strangers. Strange objects that pop up at locations where you would least expect them, such as on the renewed Zeeheldenplein, the city's hotspot. It looks as if they have been washed ashore. Their…

BEAUFORT - Im Gebiss der Zeit

Norbert Schwontkowski In the beautiful Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul you will find the work Im Gebiss der Zeit by the German painter Schwontkowski. He painted directly on the window glass in the vestibule, designed by Michel Martens in the 1950s. Schwontkowski usually paints sober scenes…

BEAUFORT - (Forever free) Three Graces

Michael Ray Charles African-American artist Michael Ray Charles installed (Forever Free) Three Graces in Maria Hendrika Park. Although the trio of sculptures refers to the three graces that symbolize beauty, grace and joy, at the same time their shape reminds us of bullets and the Ku Klux Klan…