Surroundings

Ten tips from us for Ostend and around, all reachable on foot or by tram from the apartment.

1. 01

   Market on Thursday and Saturday

   Morning market on Wapenplein and the Groentenmarkt. Fresh vegetables, cheese and flowers for a breakfast your way.

2. 02

   Sunset at the Klein Strand

   Walk to the Westelijke Strekdam at dusk. The harbour on one side, the sun sinking into the sea on the other.

3. 03

   Shrimp from the Vistrap

   Fresh fish and North Sea shrimp straight from the fishermen on the Visserskaai. Perfect with an aperitif.

4. 04

   Along the sea to Raversijde

   Follow the seafront towards Mariakerke, past the Royal Galleries. Flat, calm and the sea always beside you.

5. 05

   Day trips on the Coast Tram

   To De Haan, Blankenberge or Nieuwpoort without a car. The Kursaal stop is a few minutes' walk away.

6. 06

   Aperitif by the sea

   Beach bar Lido (Albert I-promenade 67), Bondi Beach at the Kursaal, Petite Plage at the Klein Strand and Phare East by the lighthouse.

7. 07

   Artisan ice cream

   Gelato Maxzim (Hertstraat 3), Ice Ice Amy (Langestraat 18) and Marie van Oostende (Visserskaai 8).

8. 08

   For a grey day

   The three-master Mercator in the marina, the Mu.ZEE art museum and Fort Napoleon on the east bank.

9. 09

   Shopping and strolling

   Kapellestraat and Wapenplein for shops. Langestraat for cafés and bars in the evening.

10. 10

    A view from the top

    Restaurant Haut on the 28th floor of SKY Tower One, with all of Ostend at your feet.

Shops around the corner

Walking time from the apartment, approximate.

A selection for every budget, from chip shop to fine dining. Opening hours change with the season, so check ahead.

Check opening hours and book where needed. Many places are closed on Monday and Tuesday.