Belgian Coast
Travel Guide
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Visit Belgian Coast
Where to stay in Belgian Coast
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Ostend City Centre
Travelers come to Ostend City Centre for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Mu.ZEE and Ostend Beach while you're in town.
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Zeebrugge
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Zeebrugge. You might want to make time for a stop at Zeebrugge Harbour or Knokke-Heist Beach.
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Vogelzang
While Vogelzang isn't home to many top sights, Mu.ZEE and Mercator Floating Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Westerkwartier
When in Westerkwartier, you can plan a visit to Mariakerke Beach and Mu.ZEE, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Vuurtorenwijk
While there might not be top attractions in Vuurtorenwijk, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fort Napoleon and North Sea Aquarium.
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Nieuwe Koerswijk
Nieuwe Koerswijk might not have many top sights, but Mariakerke Beach and Wellington Racetrack are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
![Beach Palace Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13580000/13574500/13574434/c823928d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2025
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Reviewed on Dec 15, 2024
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Reviewed on Sep 22, 2024
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Reviewed on Sep 22, 2024
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Reviewed on Sep 23, 2024
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Reviewed on Dec 31, 2022
Popular places to visit
![Family theme park owned by television company Studio 100. The park's rides and attractions are based on the company's various childrens TV shows. Prior to 2000, the park was known as Meli-Park and had a bee/honey theme. In 2017, Plopsaland added a new family wooden roller coaster themed to the TV show Heidi that was built by Great Coasters International. The area resembles a traditional Swiss village. Other lands are themed to Wickie (Vicky) the Viking, Kabouter Plop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d4bfd98d9d3f20f51d6ba4f83c6a5131.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Plopsaland De Panne
Bring the family to Plopsaland De Panne and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Adinkerke. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.
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Ostend Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Ostend Beach during your travels in Ostend? Make time to visit the shops and monuments while you're in the area.
![Changing hut De Panne beach,Belgium.
Colour coordinated huts and sunbeds, line the beach.
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De Panne Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at De Panne Beach during your travels in De Panne? While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
![Belgium Pier](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/f7f3b89a60943fa629bbccfc6c624186.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Belgium Pier
You can find out about the history of Blankenberge with a visit to Belgium Pier. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Zeebrugge Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Lissewege with a trip to Zeebrugge Harbour. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Zeedijk-De Haan Promenade
You can take time to visit Zeedijk-De Haan Promenade during your travels to De Haan. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's theater scene.
Things to do
![Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4530358/9f503067-20e7-4f9b-84a2-9bf89350abf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip
![Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47170297/5cc5418d-1cbe-4f79-9fe5-259b377beb14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip
![The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Ghent Centre](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48803265/7c42acb7-4036-495b-a403-77005d56e5c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Ghent Centre
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