Toerisme Oostende has created a separate division for the professional travel sector. The team is made up out of experienced professionals who will gladly assist you. The team has excellent local contacts, it knows exactly which hotels are available and which ones are appropriate for your group. Furthermore, this service is completely free!

Oostende

What can Toerisme Oostende do for you?

  • Extensive know-how
  • Hotel reservations at competitive prices
  • Day programmes (guides, transfers, restaurants) in Oostende
  • Last-minute reservations
  • Package deals for special events and temporary exhibitions
  • Introduction to Oostende hotels

Our annual events

Ostend Film Festival

- Fri 26 Jan 2024 to Sat 3 Feb 2024 -

Ostend Film Festival is the annual high mass for the Flemish film profession and the film event that combines an extensive Flemish film and TV offer with a high-quality international selection.
 

Ostend Film Festival

Ostend International Photo Biennale

- Sept 2025 to Nov 2025 -

During the International Photo Biennale, more than 30 photographers conquer Ostend during an inspiring tour of the city.

Ostend International Photo Biennale

Ostend at Anchor

- Thu 23 May 2024 to Sun 26 May 2024 -

Every year sailors and craftsmen are put in the spotlight during Ostend at Anchor. Expect fun animation in the city, lively performances, tasty snacks at the many food stands and, above all, a lot of ships (+150 ships).
 

Ostend at Anchor

Shrimp Croquettes Festival

- Sat 5 Oct 2024 to Sun 6 Oct 2024 -

During the Shrimp Croquettes Festival, Ostend crowns the ultimate Ostend shrimp croquette. Come and taste traditionally made shrimp croquettes and vote for your favourite.

Shrimp Croquettes Festival

Ostendaise - North Sea Food Fest

- Sat 22 Jun 2024 to Sun 23 Jun 2024 - -

Come and taste the culinary creations of 22 Ostend chefs during the North Sea Fish Festival. They prepare a range of top dishes with North Sea fish and other local, fresh products as main ingredients.

À l'Ostendaise

Winter in Ostend

- Fri 1 Dec 2023 to Sun 7 Jan 2024 -

During December, come ice skating or soak up the atmosphere at numerous Christmas attractions. Be surprised by the beautiful decors and enchanting lighting throughout the city and in Leopold Park.

Winter in Ostend

Ensor 2024

In 2024, it will have been 75 years since James Ensor passed away in Ostend, the seaside city where he lived and worked throughout his life. The Ensor Year pays tribute to the Ostend grandmaster. Breathe in the sea air that inspired him, traverse the city in his footsteps, and, most importantly, step into his captivating world. A versatile urban festival that reveals the true face of "the man behind the masks."

Hotels for groups

Restaurants for groups

Ostend is proud of its gastronomy, known for its diversity and high standard. It is therefore not surprising that Ostend has a wide range of restaurants, of which many will be happy to receive your group for lunch or dinner.

City map

Download the city map of Ostend here: City map

Pictures

Images can be downloaded via this link.

Contact trade

Trade department
Toerisme Oostende
Monacoplein 2 
8400 Oostende

Tel.: +32 (0) 59 25 53 17 
E-mail: trade@visitoostende.be

Useful travel information

How do I get to Ostend?

Ostend is perfectly accessible and is closer than you think. The E-40 motorway ends in Ostend, so you can drive your car straight into an underground car park. Coaches can be parked in the free coach park near the city centre, along Mercatorlaan.

The train also brings you into the city easily and comfortably. Get off, walk three minutes and you can feel the first sand under your feet.

  • 25 kilometers from Bruges - approximately twenty – five minutes
  • 65 kilometers from Ghent - approximately forty-five minutes
  • 97 kilometers from Calais - approximately an hour
  • 120 kilometers from Brussels - approximately an hour and ten minutes