Location: Ostend
Top Things to do in Ostend
Things to do in Ostend, Flanders: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Ostend (Dutch: Oostende [oːstˈɛndə]; French: Ostende [ɔstɑ̃d]; German: Ostende [ʔɔstˈʔɛndə]) is a Belgian coastal city and municipality, located in the province of West Flanders. It comprises the boroughs of Mariakerke, Raversijde, Stene and Zandvoorde, and the city of Ostend proper – the largest on the Belgian coast.
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1. Raversyde
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 234 reviews
In accordance with the instructions of the National Security Council, you must book your visit in advance. You can do so by means of the online ticket system. See www.raversyde.be Raversyde has developed a circulation plan for both its sites, making sure visitors virtually always go in one direction and do not cross the path of other visitors. At the ANNO 1465 site, you can enter two of the four cottages; you can look inside through the windows of the other two. The rest of the museum is fully accessible save for a few minor elements. The audio guides are currently unavailable. At the Atlantikwall site, we have developed a completely new route avoiding any covered and narrow spaces. You cannot enter most of the bunkers. You can look inside several bunkers and large photo panels showing the interior of the closed spaces have been installed. Additional information panels have been installed to replace the audio guides, which are not handed out.
Reviewed By Bubbles73uk - Weedon Bec, United Kingdom
There are several things to see at Raversyde Domein: the Atlantic Wall which is an open-air military museum , the nearby Raversyde Anno 1465 which is a recreation of a medieval fishing village, and a big nature park which is lovely to walk in. Not forgetting the impressive sea views! From Ostend there's a coastal tram which you get off at the Raversijde Domein stop, just outside the Atlantic Wall. You then walk up the steps and over the dunes (it is not a very long walk). The Atlantic Wall was previously a fortification used by the Germans in both WWI and WWII, with gun emplacements and a museum. Walking through the 2km of trenches is absolutely fascinating. You can also combine your visit with a trip to Raversyde Anno 1465. This is a reconstructed medieval fishing village. The houses are very nicely done and full of authentic-looking artefacts showing the way of life of more and less affluent village members. A reduced combi ticket is available should you choose to visit both attractions but please note Raversyde Anno is only open for three hours from 2:00 - 5:00 in the afternoon, so plan on visiting the Atlantic Wall late morning/early afternoon & then visit Raversyde Anno. You can retuen to Ostend either on foot or by the coastal tram. An enjoyable day out in peaceful surroundings.
2. Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul
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4.5 based on 445 reviews
Reviewed By Bubbles73uk - Weedon Bec, United Kingdom
A beautiful neo-gothic-style church built in 1907, with soaring spires & distinctive stained-glass windows. It certainly has the wow factor with very ornate stone work, and splendid flying buttresses.
3. Zeilschip Mercator
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4.5 based on 387 reviews
Reviewed By Bubbles73uk - Weedon Bec, United Kingdom
This Three-Master ship is anchored in the marina in front of the train station, & was a seagoing ambassador. It attracted a lot of attention at world exhibitions & ceremonies. It also participated in numerous races & won the Oslo-Ostend race, Some consider it to be the crown jewel of Ostend! The ship is in very good condition, but there are some steep steps during the tour, so if you struggle with mobility in any way, I suggest you avoid going on board.
4. Church of Capuchins
5. Dominicanenkerk
6. Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ter-Duinenkerk
7. De Nieuwe Oostende Pier
8. Zeemeermin
9. Halve Maan
10. De Plate Folklore Museum (Heemkundig Museum De Plate)
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4.0 based on 15 reviews
