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Ostend

3.5
Museums Nightlife Historic Sites

City by the Sea

Known as the City by the Sea, Ostend represents not only a seaside resort, but also a destination for history lovers. Its harbor draws crowds in the summertime, when tourists flock to its shores to swim in the North Sea and walk along its cafe-lined promenade. The beach town also hosts a number of festivals and events year-round. Take time to dig deeper than just the beachfront attractions, however. Ostend has several historical and cultural sites, including an open-air museum, which consists of sea defenses restored after World War II. Ostend is in West Flanders Province. Put Ostend at the heart of your travel plans by using our Belgium tour planner.
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Top tours near Ostend
World War I Battlefields Tour of Flanders from Brussels BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $105
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Popular things to do in Ostend

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Atlantic Wall Museum
4.7
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul
4.4
Duration: 1​h
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Zeilschip Mercator
4.4
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Exposure Value
4.9
Duration: 1​h

Side trips from Ostend

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Menin Gate Memorial
Ieper (Ypres)
4.8
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Pairi Daiza
Brugelette
4.5
Duration: 4​h
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In Flanders Fields Museum
Ieper (Ypres)
4.5
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Tyne Cot Cemetery
Zonnebeke
4.9
Duration: 1​h

Hidden gems in Ostend

Albert I Promenade
3.9
Duration: 1​h 30​min
Museumschip Amandine
4.5
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Raversyde
4.4
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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De Niewe Oostende Pier
4.4
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Museums in Ostend

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Mu.ZEE
3.6
Duration: 1​h 30​min
De Plate Folklore Museum (Heemkundig Museum De Plate)
3.8
Duration: 1​h
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Stadsmuseum Oostende
3.5
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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James Ensor House (James Ensorhuis)
3.0
Duration: 1​h

Kid-friendly things to do in Ostend

Plage d'Ostende
3.8
Duration: 2​h 30​min
Mariakerke Beach
4.0
Duration: 2​h 30​min
North Sea Aquarium (Noordzeeaquarium)
1.0
Duration: 2​h
Explorado Family Adventure Science ParExk
1.0
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Fun & Games in Ostend

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Hangtime
4.3
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Lunapark Reflex
3.0
Duration: 2​h
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Goolfy Oostende
2.4
Duration: 30​min
Bowlingpaleis Oostende
1.0
Duration: 4​h
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Leuven BEST FOR: Parks, Nightlife, Historic Sites
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