Top 50 things to do and attractions in Ostend

Lovely James Ensor collection. Also enjoyed the contemporary and modernism rooms. Tickets were 15€ which include an extensive audio guide

Museum dedicated to Belgian art well worth the visit, definitely as a Belgian. There was a wonderful exhibition on Anna Boch while I was there. In a few months there will be a James Ensor exhibition I am sure will be a must-visit!

It's one of these museums where the previous exhibition has already finished, and you only see its catalogues in the museum shop, and the next exhibition is not there yet. I'm not sure I understood the logic of the permanent exhibition (spanning years from late 19th cent to mid-20th). A couple of paintings and applied art are quite good. The small exhibition on Raoul De Kayser is definitely worth a detour. A special thanks goes to the museum staff, who are extra nice and helpful.

Very nice exhibition and nice story, yet the audio guide can’t be made more quiet, also the system with how you play the next thing is very weird and annoying

Good museum with some nice collections spread out over multiple spatious levels. Well organized and easy to reach. Fully equipped as you can expect from a museum this size (lockers, audio guides, reservation system etc). and with a bistro and shop. Extra points for the very helpfull staff!

This building used to be the shop and headquarters of a cooperative organisation of Ostend. It now houses a museum for contemporary art and a collection of modernistic paintings. Very spacious building is an excellent alternative when weather suggest indoor activities. Audioguides available also for kids.

Actually small museum despite its building size. A bit pricey for a what you get: small hall with local sea paintings and several experimental art works. If you have a lazy walking on Oostende promenade and soul ask for art and has extra 12 euros per person — take a shot. Otherwise pass free.

Delightful experience, informative and lively exhibition. The adventures of cadets are brought personally close to the visitor.

You can walk inside the ship 💙the route is really well made. It’s easy to imagine life at sea and feel the real spirit of old voyages.⚓️

Great experience and a lovely ship. Really enjoyed the walk through the ship and the very well written guide.

Very educational. You can visualise the life of the crew on board the ship. (For cadets and officers) The tour explained the history of the ship and its last mission as well. It takes about 45 minutes to get around with reading all the info as well.

Very nice Museum!!

Reasonable place, interesting for history buffs. for a short stay. Pass the entire ship between floors. and see the places where they slept and ate. and all the accessories they used. The ship's travel history. Entrance costs €7 per person. Worth going in only if there is nothing else to do. Not too interesting.

A lovely floating museum that you can visit quickly when in Oostende. I actually expected more but it seems even a huge ship could be small at a certain point. You can get inside the ship and learn about life on board. There are different cabins like the pharmacy, doctor, kitchen? Operation room... etc. I loved walking around but would have appreciated it of they could do an English translation or English guide somehow. I wanted to read what was being said there but eventually couldn't. The officer in charge of the tours is really nice and sweet. He offered to take some pictures of me since I visited alone and then was happy to recommend some other restaurants to have a nice meal later on.

I visited the restaurant but not the museum. The food was great with the price we paid. Nice vibes and friendly staffs.

Over rated and overpriced. 11€ a ticket was an absolute rip off. Most of the area is a child’s education centre, we also couldn’t visit the top as there was a corporate event on. This place definitely feels like a tourist trap that is milking whatever is left.

Don’t eat in restaurant!! Snail in salad not the escargot kind but, the bad hygiene kind. For your health en safety don’t eat…. Also sour cheese croquettes, staff doesn’t care about problems they just say sorry and tell you they can’t do anything about it. Also the museum seems like a rip off. Just avoid at al cost!!!

Excellent exhibition venue,with bar and terrace.

Former fort built under Napoleon now hosting a museum and a restaurant. A fort full of history to visit with an audio guide (available at least in Dutch, French and English)... But not much concrete to see, lots of white walls. A little disappointing for the price of entry... 9€ per adult. The acoustics can be disturbing if there are a lot of people, I imagine. The rooftop is worth seeing.

I enjoy visiting this military museum and waking around with friends. Educational entertainment for children inside and outside, bar for parents, easy access with public transport.

Nice place to visit if you have never visited a fort before. Good audio tour - local language is a nice touch for Dutch speaking people. Also an option to have a drink in the local bar.

It needs some repair/ cleaning, too bad for such a cool piece in an otherwise mostly tasteless city (architecture wise it feels at least, from an outsider perspective)

Just wonderful. Absolutely love them.

Glorified crackden falling apart wasting space with homeless strewn throughout. Dangerous at night.

View is really good. Just keep an eye out for tourists with quads and Bikes who zoom past you while you stand and enjoy the sea breeze

The chain to reconnecting with each other. Music Dance street theater Oostende

It is nice when it lights up at night and it is nice and peaceful

City and the beach. I am.not big fan of it but it was nice to stop in Ostenda. Good for short brake. There is lots of places to rest .Cycling allowet. Large sandy beach

The house tour was very well organized. I wouldn't say the same for the "museum" part: no one explained which route to take and that we had limited time to see the exhibition (as the museum closes at 6pm) this ruined the overall experience in my opinion. Majinbu really likes Ensor though, so I hope changes will be made for the better.

It was such nice museum experience. As a foreigner, I didn’t know anything about James Ensor when I visited here, but audios were quite helpful. Ensor’s work was a bit unsettling and eerie to me, especially when I see the ground floor full of taxidermy, real skulls. Overall we enjoyed our visit 😍

I love how closely this museum and the house is connected to both the history of Oostende as the international art scene in the 1920’s. James Ensor is still a big name in the art world today, something we should be very proud of as Belgians. The museum is beautiful and it’s great they were able to maintain the Ensor house as well as they did.

I enjoyed my visit to this museum very much. The staff were very polite and professional and explained everything I need to know before I start the tour. There is an English audio guide for free included in your ticket as they are considerate that not everyone speaks same language. There are 3 floors but when I visited, they were renovating the 3rd one and we only visited the 1st and 2nd floor and I felt like I have missed something. Keep you ticket as you can claim a discount for the art meusum until end of yhe summer. Would love to come back for a visit tomorrow to bring friends to this place.

This is a wonderful interactive expo of Ensor's life in Oostende, a peak to his house, family and work. The audio guide is included in the price and it's very informative. Even though this is not a real museum with original paintings of Ensor, it's very much worth a visit!

Ensor - a highly creative man with a social mission. This museum provides a good insight into his personal living. Recommended!

Surprising. Very good audio guide. Beautiful animations of ensors paintings.

Neat and tidy park. Nice to visit when in the area. On the little island you will often find a small exhibition. Check the city calendar as they sometimes do concerts there as well. All in all very pleasant to walk through and not too busy. Area is clean as well.

Nice Parc for a walk if you’re in Oostende

We always look for large parks, and this one is for us pretty small. Even though its nice to be below some trees and on the grass and away from the highly poppulated shopping disteict and beach.

Lovely little park. Unfortunately works were being done on the bridges so couldn't use. The restaurant there is lovely with great service.

Nice parc to walk around and enjoy the weather. A few romantic spot with bridges, a kiosk, statues. Benches all around. Nicely equipped, sports spots, places for kids, and apparently a mini golf. Main entrance with a floral clock. Well maintained. Close to the beach and to the Indigo Zeeparking. Lack of bins maybe.

Beautiful public park in Ostend. It extends on an open large area with a beautiful lake and panoramic views in each part. Green over the year.

The Eggevoorde Estate had dominated the Maelbeek valley in Brussels since the Middle Ages, but portions had been sold off in the following centuries. In 1851, a portion was sold off in exchange for shares in the Zoological and Horticultural Society, and the area became what is today Leopold Park. The park was intended to be a home for scientific and leisure activities. Horticultural gardens and a zoo were created along with a community hall, a reading room, and a café-restaurant. However, the zoo was poorly managed and the management company went bankrupt in 1876. The horticultural gardens on the other hand were quite successfully managed by Jean Jules Linden, and they became a commercial and scientific success story until 1898, when they were sold. The City of Brussels bought the old zoological gardens and converted them into a public recreational park containing a variety of diversions, including the current Museum of Natural Sciences. The 1927 Solvay Conference in Brussels was the fifth world physics conference. In 1884, Ernest Solvay and Paul Héger, professors at the Université Libre de Bruxelles began a project to create an expanded university campus in the park. Several of the university's new institutes were created in the park, and stand to this day, including the original site of the Solvay Institute of Sociology, as well as its sister institution, the Solvay Institute of Physiology, which was completed in 1894. It was in that building that the famous Fifth Solvay Conference on Physics and on Chemistry took place in October 1927. During the following years, a campus for the Solvay School of Commerce was established but construction of additional buildings was soon curtailed for fear of encroachment on the park and its fragile wildlife. In 1930, the Lycée Émile Jacqmain secondary school moved into the former Institute of Physiology. These buildings have remained to this day but only one still belongs to Solvay (and houses the Solvay Conference).

Lovely parkland that includes a cafe, lake, playgrounds & walking routes.

A wonderful environment in the woods for walks inbetween beautiful waterscapes and nature! Try not to lose your way :) There's also a nice restaurant/cafe to have delicious meals while resting. Their shrimp was a treat!

A very nice park with little lakes and playgrounds. Most of the ways are sealed so you can even go there after rain but you should avoid the unsealed ones then. They're muddy and slippery. There are a lot of benches to sit on and enjoy the views. The park also has some sculptures but not with english inscriptions. Unfortunately there are no toilets nearby.

A big park with lots of manmade forest around the corner and a big lake to relax and chilling

Rustig wandelen en even weg uit de drukte met een mooie bistro 🍹 restaurant 🍽 speeltuin🎡 mini golf ⛳ het Koninginnen hof 10-19 uur.

Relaxing, well-kept park for strolling and featuring a playgarden, boats and mini-golf. This park is about 45 hectares (111 acres) and is situated only about 2 to 3 kilometers outside the city center. There is free car parking but in peak season it can be full. Especially in spring and summertime this park attracts a lot of visitors without feeling like a distraction to the quiet green atmosphere. Besides strolling you can have a drink and a meal at "Koninginnehof" which is the main catering hub. Next to "Koninginnehof", you'll find a play garden for kids, you can rent a boat or play mini-golf. If you're looking for more peace and quiet, visit the mirror lake or choose one of the many walking paths around the different man-made lakes. The name derives from the wife of King Leopold II: Maria.

Simple and very nature based. Best place for summer. The food was also fantastic.

A lovely & beautiful church, it looks like Inspired by the Cologne cathedral. Short walk from the train station. Its a beautiful place must visit in Oostende.

A beautiful church to visit. Unfortunately it was closed when i was there but if you are interested in historical arts then its a must.

Absolutely beautiful church with plenty of atmosphere. There was music playing gently in the background and there are impressive stained glass windows. Free to visit but donations appreciated.

Amazing architecture. What a peaceful atmosphere. Very picturesque location.

Definitely worth a visit while in Oostende. A beautiful and well kept church in the heart of the city. Take your time to enjoy the beautifully well preserved interior. A very nice stop to take!

Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk is one of the most striking and admired monuments in Ostend. On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Rotary Club Oostende Ter Streep, he commissioned a bronze model of the church. The project was called "Voelkerk" because it gives the visually impaired the opportunity to create an image of a neo-Gothic church. The model was placed on a pedestal in front of the church. On the front is a Braille inscription with a description of the church and a poem by the Ostendian poet Astrid Dewancker. The project was realized in cooperation with the city of Ostend and thanks to the contribution of many generous sponsors. It has become an astonishing exhibit, extraordinary craftsmanship and an absolute attraction for the "Oostende Cultural City of Flanders 2010". Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk (Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul), the main church of Ostend, Belgium, is a Roman Catholic Neo-Gothic church. It is built on the ashes of a previous church that occupied the site. King Leopold II enthusiastically supported a plan to build a new and more magnificent church. Construction started in 1899 and was completed and consecrated by Bishop Waffelaert on August 31, 1908. Its stained glass windows were destroyed during the two Warld Wars and were replaced by windows by Michiel Martens. The church is 70 meters long and 30 meters wide. Its spires are 72 meters high.

A very pretty neogothic church, which looks so quaint and lightweight. Inspired by the Cologne cathedral and neogothic Votivkirche in Vienna, this one definitely has some character of its own. The lovely stained glass windows (modern, by a local Michel Martens) add so much color and brightness.

Comfortable seats, great view and good acoustics.

Easy to reach, and plenty of (paying) parking space at walking distance. The price for the parking is moderate (around €25 for 6h). Wheelchair friendly, and if you want to travel with public transportation, the Central Station is close-by...

We enjoyed a show of The Analogues, performing The Beatles' White Album. Being seated near the stage and close to the performers gave an extra vibe to experience. Comfortable seating and temperature. I recommend this venue.

Splendid example of '50s architecture and a lovely venue. The main hall is great and there is a massive bar area behind it. So why not 5 stars. You need to leave your coat (in mid-winter anyway) and there is a huge queue at the end. You pay to leave your coat. We left 2, or were given 3 when we asked for them back. I hope someone got their coat back.... Small thing, but a surprise to me. The seat numbers are in pairs. One side of the hall is all odd numbers and the other side is all even. Not really a problem, but something to be aware of.

I visited last week,March 6th. The spectacle was amazing!!! Can't take pictures or videos. There is no own parking, so you have to walk 15 minutes to the place. The only inconvenience is that is too far, almost 3 hours by car one way. Should be somewhere in the middle of the country.

Good place to visit kids would love it

Nice seashore, very windy. Nice restaurants along with great service and food.

My kids absolutely loved the park! There’s plenty of space for everyone, and the equipment is in perfect condition. I also really enjoyed relaxing on their beautiful terrace. The highlight: the outstanding customer service – super attentive, caring, and genuinely friendly to all visitors. 100% recommended!

The receptionist is assisting as very well with our concerns. Kids were enjoying a lot with different varieties of stations to play.❤️

This is one of the best indoor parks we’ve visited! My kids and I had such a great time. The entire place is very clean and well-maintained, and the activities are perfect for children of all ages. It’s also excellent value for money—you really get a lot for the price. Highly recommend

After we had a lot of fun here last year and were very satisfied, we can no longer recommend Jumpsquare after the change of operator (previously Hangtime). We were wondering why it was so empty in the hall. Parents now have to pay the full entrance fee even if they just want to watch the children. The staff were visibly embarrassed to have to send us out of the hall, even though I was only standing in the locker area (entrance area). In addition, the music is too loud, the rubbish bin's are full to the brim and the toilets are dirty (at 12 noon). 1 star for the friendliness of the staff, but that's no reason for us to come back. Meanwhile a sad place.

I would highly recommend this place! First of all it offers a great opportunity for the kids to get rid of some energy, and it‘s also a place where parents can sit and enjoy food and a large variety of alcoholfree beverages and beers at reasonable prices. But the thing that really warmed my heart today ist the lovely team. Thank you very much for your extraordinary kindness

We visited jump oostende today with a family of 4 (including 2 young children). Everyone had a great time and the young man working there helped us with everything we needed(as we were foreign and it was our first visit to the park). Really good experience, would recommend

Even for those who do not go for the trampolines, the place is worth visiting for the cafeteria. There’s a huge free playground where you can keep your kids busy (it’s mostly a family place) and have drinks in their nice saloon. They also have a very big beautiful terrace. Prices are average and the Ginger Lemonade is delicious.

(Translated by Google) We were very disappointed. We used the app and chose the center tour. The route you then take does not do the town of Ostend any good. The street art itself was not what we expected. (Original) Het viel ons erg tegen. We gebruikten de app en kozen voor de centrum tour. De route die je dan loopt, doet de plaats Oostende geen goed. De streetart zelf was niet wat wij ervan hadden verwacht.

(Translated by Google) Super beautiful, I really love it, it's super beautiful, I recommend it to people who don't know it and who like art a little. (Original) Super beau j'adore vraiment sais super beau je conseille aux personne qui ne connais pas est qui aime bien un peux l'art

(Translated by Google) We walked the center tour with the app The route length is pleasant, the app allows you to choose your own pace and take detours or skip stops. The works of art come in different sizes and styles and beautify the cityscape regardless of the tour. There's even interactive artwork (weird flex!) The accompanying text a in the app is usually kept short and concise. (Original) Wir sind die Zentrum-Tour mit der App gelaufen Die Routenlänge ist angenehm, durch die App kann man sein Tempo selbstbestimmt wählen und Umwege eimbauen oder Stationen auslassen. Die Kunstwerke sind in unterschiedlichen größen und Stilen und verschönern unabhängig von der Tour das Stadtbild. Es gibt sogar interaktive Kunstwerke (weird flex!) Der Begleittext a in der App ist meistens kurz und prägnant gehalten.

(Translated by Google) The “Kristallschiff” has been anchored in Ostend for several years and always has new artists on board. On a walk through the city by the sea you will find graffiti, murals and public art in all its facets here and there. Worth seeing! (Original) Seit einigen Jahren legt das „Kristallschiff“ in Oostende vor Anker und hat immer wieder neue Künstler*innen an Bord. Auf einem Spaziergang durch die Stadt am Meer findet man hier und dort Graffitis, Murals, Kunst im öffentlichen Raum in all ihren Facetten. Sehenswert!

(Translated by Google) Fantastic experience to discover my beloved Ostend through street art. Favorites: Leon Keer, Hell'O, Zenith, Alexis Diaz, Phlegm, ROA, A Squid Called Sebastian and Guido van Helten. (Original) Fantastische ervaring om mijn geliefde Oostende te ontdekken adhv street art. Favorieten: Leon Keer, Hell'O, Zenith, Alexis Diaz, Phlegm, ROA, A Squid Called Sebastian en Guido van Helten.

(Translated by Google) Today we tried to see the newest artwork. Just to be sure, we went to the tourist office to get a map. I told them I'd follow the route via the chatbot, but they told me that wasn't possible. The chatbot didn't tell us the streets, but the route on the chatbot was the same as the route on the map. We followed the walk with the map on the chatbot, but with old graffiti, and certainly not the 2021 graffiti. The information we got from the chatbot didn't match the artwork we saw on the walls. It was a real shame that we walked all afternoon in the rain only to finally see old artwork. Really, it was poorly organized again. (Original) We hebben vandaag een poging gedaan om de nieuwste werken te gaan bekijken. Voor de zekerheid naar dienst toerisme geweest om een plannetje. Ik vertelde dat ik de route zou volgen via de chatbot maar dat kon niet, vertelde ze mij. Want de chatbot vertelde de straten niet maar de route op de chatbot was wel dezelfde route op het plannetje. Op de chatbot volgden we de wandeling met het plannetje erbij maar met oude graffitis en zeker niet de graffitis van 2021. De info die we kregen via de chatbot klopte niet met de werken die we te zien kregen op de muren. Heel spijtig dat we de ganse namiddag door de regen hebben gewandeld om dan uiteindelijk oude werken te zien. Echt weeral niet goed georganiseerd.

(Translated by Google) Wonderful way to discover Ostend. The 'guide' that explains the way step by step via Messenger worked well! (Original) Zalige manier om Oostende te ontdekken. De 'gids' die de weg via Messenger stap voor stap uitlegt, werkte goed!

(Translated by Google) Just ate something there and it was cold pfff (Original) Juist daar iets geeten en was koud pfff

(Translated by Google) Smooth service, excellent price-quality and a very pleasant location in the middle of nature. (Original) Vlotte bediening, prijs qualiteit prima en heel aangename locatie midden in de natuur.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful restaurant that is very child-friendly. Feels a bit strange because it is self-service, but the team does this very well. (Original) Mooi restaurant die heel kindvriendelijk is. Voelt een beetje raar aan omdat het self-service is maar het team doet dit super goed.

(Translated by Google) Spacious, cozy place to stay. Honest dishes at democratic prices. (Original) Ruime, gezellige plek om te vertoeven. Eerlijke gerechten aan democratische prijzen.

(Translated by Google) Super cool bistro restaurant and fun for children, boats, beautiful playground, mini driving school, nicely decorated with large terrace and the peace and quiet in the park. (Original) Super toffe bistro restaurant en leuk voor kinderen, bootjes, prachtige speeltuin, mini rijschool , verzorgd ingericht met groot terras en de rust in het park .

(Translated by Google) Nice and quiet location in the middle of the park. The food is good, but not more (Original) Mooi rustig gelegen in midden van park. Eten is er goed, ook niet meer

(Translated by Google) Friendly service and you can sit there comfortably and affordably, I am very satisfied (Original) Vriendelijke bediening en je kan er ruim zitten en betaalbaar ben heel tevreden

(Translated by Google) Nice "city park" with a beautiful and large playground, well-maintained walking paths and a beautiful pond. There are several "access paths" to this domain. A stone's throw from the beach and center. (Original) Leuk "stadspark" met een mooie en grote speeltuin, verzorgde wandelpaden en een mooie vijver. Er zijn verschillende "invalspaadjes" naar dit domein. Op een boogscheut van het strand en centrum.

(Translated by Google) Food was great, service was friendly. Cozy. (Original) Eten dik OK, bediening vriendelijk. Gezellig.

(Translated by Google) Catastrophic sign, an endless walk to find yourself facing construction (not signposted) and discovering that there is no longer any playground. It's a maze, I considered sleeping there if I couldn't find the exit. Avoid (Original) Indication catastrophique, une marche interminable pour se retrouver face à des travaux (pas indiqué) et découvrir qu’il n’y a plus aucun terrain de jeux. C’est un labyrinthe j’ai envisagé de dormir sur place à défaut de trouver la sortie. A fuir

(Translated by Google) Nice there! (Original) Schön da!

Ribs were really tasty burger was really good defiantly recommend. Lovely quirky place

The ribs were absolutely eyes-opening taste to me! I also like sweet potato fries and their cocktail. Reasonable price and aesthetic concept!

This is not your fast food quality hamburger but a luxuriously, savoury and delicious burger as mommy used to make them! Starting with an excellent cocktail from the extensive menu, with a good glass of wine and ending with a good coffee. What else? Add a friendly service in an original decor and relaxed ambiance. That will do nicely indeed.

Great food, nice restaurant, friendly staff. Overall we really enjoyed our stay. Our table on the 2nd floor was very nice and especially the outside seating area looked very nice. Many different options on the menu and the combination of shared dishes and mains is fantastic and makes ordering fun. We really enjoyed our shared dishes and the burger was also delicious. The shared dishes are a little overpriced tho for the amount of food you get. A small portion of Nachos with Guacamole for 7 euros (i think) is not really justified. However, the general experience was nice and the food very enjoyable. Would recommend if in Oostende

amazing place, nice drinks and customers service, martini for €14

Delicious burgers, NY style. Authentic eatery, with great food and friendly service. Interior is nice. We never entered before (in the days when there was a still mussel restaurant at this addrwss), but now we made the step and didn't regret (family of 4 with 2 teenagers -everybody enjoyed it). Great new place for us in Ostend. 👌

The beef is local from a local butcher, very fresh and tasty. Nice staff, good music, tasty food, trendy interior.

I didn't like that there is nothing to eat (except peanuts, chips (paprika or salt), gaufre or ice cream). I didn't like that, although on their site is specified only for skiing, we couldn't go nothing else, cause there was no more room in the schedule. (they have the options like snowboarding and similar stuff - it's on a machine - no actual snow). The rest was ok. We were pretty happy.

Kids like it so daddy too :-)

Too cold

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(Translated by Google) We are absolutely thrilled. We came from Germany to go on holiday to the beach but sometimes we need a change. Our children didn't want to leave because they had so much fun. Even though a different language was spoken there, our son was able to quickly make friends with other children. Value for money is incredible. We need something like this in Germany too, where parents can come in for free. We can recommend this indoor playground to everyone and will definitely come back while we are still there. Unfortunately, there are two points of criticism that we noticed on our second visit. Firstly, the same amount of dirt was there the next day as the day before. A round with the vacuum cleaner would have been urgently needed and secondly, the door to the toilet is permanently open. A bit impractical for very small children because they can go in at any time. (Original) Wir sind absolut begeistert. Kommen aus Deutschland um Urlaub am Strand zu machen aber Abwechslung muss auch mal sein. Unsere Kinder wollten gar nicht mehr gehen weil sie so viel Spaß hatten. Auch wenn dort eine andere Sprache gesprochen wird konnte unser Sohn schnell Anschluss zu anderen Kindern finden. Preis-Leistung ist unglaublich. So etwas brauchen wir in Deutschland auch, dass Eltern kostenlos rein kommen. Wir können diesen Indoor Spielplatz jedem empfehlen und werden auf jeden Fall nochmal vorbei kommen solange wir noch da sind. Leider gibt es zwei Kritik Punkte die uns beim zweiten Besuch aufgefallen sind. Zum einen war am Folgetag der gleiche Dreck wie am Tag zuvor immer noch da. Da wäre eine Runde mit dem Staubsauger dringend nötig gewesen und zum anderen steht die Tür zur Toilette dauerhaft auf. Für die ganz Kleinen etwas unpraktisch weil sie da jederzeit rein gehen können.

Super nice bar with epic music! You should drop by, grab a drink and dance a few songs! A+ Super cool crowd!

[october 2023] I offer you 5 stars because my first time in this bar was magical, a timeless and intercontinental meeting place, even unique in its genre, a place where DJs mix on vinyl and where people like to dance like I do. have rarely seen in Europe! Quality beers, even rare, can be found in local bars (my favorite Saint Bernardus apt 12 of course, but in moderation). A big thank you to the big boss for his hospitality and his good manners and good humor. Ps :When the bosses are not there, the little ones gain power! or it was a most distressing extra. I hope not to reach the reputation of Marvin Gaye's bar and its extraordinary charmed

Great atmosphere, super music selection. Decent beer selection too. No rating for food as we didn’t have any..

Very nice place for drinking beer and relaxing. Cosy atmosphere and calm music make this place ideal for loooong evenings ;) Lafayette offers a wide variety of Belgian beers' types and ofcourse other alcohol and no alcohol drinks. For sure it is not last visit here

The place to be from Oostende. From beer wine to cocktails . With music 🎶 to become joyful Where Marvin Gay was a famous guest.

In this little authentic dark bar, the DJ plays well curated American soul music from the 70’s. Definitely worth popping in for a few brews. Not a Hugh beer selection but that is not why you come here.

Stopped by midweek,so wasn't busy, excellent choice of beer's, Small bar with tables out front, Good atmosphere with some decent music playing,Imagine it's a great place to be at weekends.

Stay away!!! Horrible owner! Incredibly racist!!! Just vile!!!

nice mini golf course in a nice location. many trees that provide some welcome shade, especially in the summer. maintenance is good in general, but some spots close to tree roots are uneven.

Always fun to play minigolf here. Cleaned every day (there can be some tree leafs). Friendly owner. Fair price. Can be quite crowded in main season, so best come at opening.

If you like to be treated like a criminal when going to the toilet, this is the place to go. If you like to be shouted at and insulted, this is the right place to come. If not, then please avoid this place at all cost

A lot of people and the course isn’t that well maintained.

Standard courses, cheap fun/irritation, good summer leisure time activity. Nothing more nothing less.

(Translated by Google) A wonderfully nostalgic activity for both young and old. The welcome was very friendly, and the fleeting interactions with other players on the course were great fun. It was busy, and the terrain looks a bit dated, but that didn't detract from the fun for us. The authenticity is an added bonus that still appeals to both young children and adults. It's fantastic that this still exists just as I remember it from my childhood. (Original) Heerlijk nostalgische activiteit voor zowel jong als oud. Het onthaal is heel vriendelijk en de vluchtige contacten met andere spelers op het parcours waren erg leuk. Het was druk en het terrein oogt een beetje verouderd maar dat deed geen afbreuk aan de pret wat ons betrof. De authenticiteit is een meerwaarde die zowel jonge kinderen als oudere mensen nog kan bekoren. Fantastisch dat dit nog steeds bestaat zoals ik het herinner uit mijn kindertijd.

(Translated by Google) If even the rice is undercooked, you should fire your "chef" and quit. The food was really really bad. Never had such a bad meal at a restaurant. Portions were very uneven (my wife had too little, I had too much, but mainly rice). Their so called specials included a tikka masala, which really wasn't a tikka masala. Chicken had chunks and chunks of fat, sauce just wasn't tikka sauce. Children had meatballs in tomato sauce. My daughter likes everything, and she found the sauce disgusting. I have tasted, not eat so sour. The meatballs were cold and there were only one and a half!? Very bizarre. Pissijns were out of order and the toilet wouldn't flush. And the worst: the bill. They serve terrible food for an embarrassingly high price. NEVER AGAIN. (Original) Als zelfs de rijst niet gaar is, moet je je "chef" ontslaan en ermee kappen. Het eten was echt vreselijk slecht. Nooit zo slecht gegeten op restaurant. Porties waren heel ongelijk (mijn vrouw had te weinig, ik had te veel, maar dan vooral rijst). Hun zogenaamde specialiteiten bevatte een tikka masala, die echt geen tikka masala was. Kip had knorretjes en stukjes vet, saus was gewoon geen tikka saus. Kinderen hadden gehaktballen in tomatensaus. Mijn dochter lust alles, en zij vond de saus vies. Ik heb geproefd, niet te eten zo zuur. De gehakballen waren koud én er waren er maar anderhalf!? Heel bizar. Pissijns waren buiten gebruik en het toilet spoelde niet door. En het ergste: de rekening. Ze serveren vreselijk eten voor een beschamend hoge prijs. NOOIT MEER.

(Translated by Google) Terribly bad stew. The two stars are for the fries which were quite edible. Too bad because it is located in a very beautiful place. (Original) Vreselijk slecht stoofvlees. De twee sterren zijn voor de frietjes die best eetbaar waren. Jammer want is gesitueerd op een hele mooie plaats.

(Translated by Google) Passing through to want to take A snack the prices scared us away Very concise welcome from the boy Passage on 09/22/22 To finish, a beer 4.80 euros Loza ace 3.90 men's toilet Gold service? (Original) De passage pour vouloir prendre Une collation les tarifs nous ont fait fuir Accueil très synthétique du garçon Passage le 22/09/22 Pour finir une bière 4,80 eut Loza ace 3,90 toilette hommes Or service ?

(Translated by Google) Rude owner! Way too expensive and no service. No respect for tourists whatsoever! Inadvisable. There are much better places in De Haan. (Original) Onbeschofte eigenaar! Veel te duur en geen service. Voor toerist geen enkel respect! Af te raden. Er zijn veel betere plaatsen in De Haan.

(Translated by Google) Every Tuesday from July to the end of August Engie Parkies. Fun guaranteed (Original) Tous les mardi de juillet à fin août Engie Parkies. Amusement assuré

(Translated by Google) Good service and pleasant terrace. (Original) Goede bediening en aangenaam terras.

(Translated by Google) Cozy place for a drink and a snack (Original) Gezellige plek voor een borrel en een hapje

An incredible, well-preserved piece of history and a truly memorable experience. The tour lasts over three hours, walking through bunkers, tunnels, and open-air remains while learning about World War history. It’s fascinating to stand inside structures built so many decades ago — even before our great-great-great-grandparents were born! At the start, they give you an audio guide device that vibrates and pops up information whenever you reach a landmark;I loved that feature. The site is very well-organized, and everything is clearly explained. It’s also amazing to stand by the sea during the tour and imagine what it must have been like back then. I definitely recommend packing some snacks and lots of water or drinks, because it’s a long walk and you’ll be tired by the end. Wear comfortable shoes (open or closed), as there’s quite a bit of walking involved. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the Belgian coast and interested in history.

All we knew about WW1 and WW2 was from history books and some movies. Being here , we understood more about them. We spent about 3 hours inside, and afterwards we took a walk on the beach. Very cheap entry tickets and a lot to see.

staff was very friendly and welcoming. It took us 3+ hours to finish the tour so make sure to come early! A multimedia guide is incl. in the ticket price and at important stops are more information available for you to read.

Came here in Oostende for holidays, and I was met with this amazing WW1/WW2 Museum. I decided to visit it with my friends and family since I love to learn everything related to WW1 and WW2, and I was not disappointed. The entry is relatively cheap for so much you can explore. We got told that a visit would take 2 hours, but we ended up exploring it for about 3 hours! You’re given a map with a route that follows a certain route. It leads you to explore the WW1 route first and then the WW2 route. You’re also given a device (a sort of phone) which is probably the most useful thing i’ve seen in a museum so far. It offers various things: - Audios: In the WW2 route, there are numbers marked on some doors where you can listen to information about that certain part -Location based information: It has some sort of tracker where, when you pass a certain area, it pops up images, maps, small videos and more information about that certain area. Furthermore, the organisation, preservation and info boards are very good. It makes reading, as well as learning, much more enjoyable. There are some areas in bunkers/underground routes, where you’re met with realistic war sounds, such as airplanes flying, bombs exploding and gunshots that give you that eerie experience of what soldiers had to endure day by day. Finally, there are some TVs with small videos that explain certain events (How people survived during bombings, how the germans used their fortifications to defend the coast, how they used math to calculate the distance of the enemy’s ship, etc..) Overall, it was a pleasant experience. As someone who loves everything about WW1/WW2, this museum is absolutely amazing and well explained. Totally recommend to take a moment to visit it and learn what the Belgian coast had to endure, as well as what happened in WW1/WW2 in general. Fantastic, will come here one day with more friends and family again!

Fantastic open air museum about the German fortifications along the Atlantic coast in Word Wars I and II. The exihibition is extremely well done, with replicas and original pieces that not only show the military aspects of the fortifications but also the everyday life of both soldiers and local citizens. We went with two kids (7 and 10) and despite the gloomy topics, the exhibition is also suited for kids, with a map and a quiz for kids to explore the area. Highly recommended!

Absolutely outstanding place to visit Excellent value for money Expect a good few hours walking as it's massive,

Good and big museum. Good to spend 1 hour or 3+ if listening in details. Well planned route with nice audio guide + it’s only 10 EUR Definitely worth a visit if you are interested in Atlantic Wall

Catastrophe!!! Trams are overcrowded and the frequency is too low. Very often you can't get on the tram at all!!! The vehicles themselves are uncomfortable and there is little space in them. I don't understand why, when replacing the tram fleet, it was not decided to use longer vehicles, since the tram stops can handle trams that are several meters longer. This is an unacceptable situation for me.

Stop promoting this as a tourist transportation! It's a regular tram, very crowded and uncomfortable. Yes, it takes you from one place to another, but don't hope for nice view or something interesting to see.

(Translated by Google) on the last 5 days in March 2025, always punctual and reliable, very cheap daily rate (Original) an den letzten 5 Tagen im März 2025 immer pünktlich und zuverlässig, sehr günstiger Tagestarif

(Translated by Google) Nice route along the coast and beach. (Original) Leuke route langs de kust en strand.

(Translated by Google) It's really scandalous how full the trams are, really overcrowded...You can't get on or off...and 1 tram every 15 minutes, really not possible...What if something happens on such an overcrowded tram? ?? (Original) Echt schandalig hoe vol de trammen zitten, echt overvol ...Je kan er niet bij en niet af ...en om de 15min 1 tram, echt niet te doen ...Wat als er iets gebeurt op zo'n overvolle tram???

(Translated by Google) It is not responsible that there are so many people on the tram, it is also dangerous, people have already fallen, also because the tram abruptly left, it's a pity I don't like the tram (Original) Het is niet verantwoord dat er zoveel volk op de tram zit het is ook gevaarlijk er zijn al mensen gevallen ook omdat de tram brut vertrek spijtig ik vind dr tram nirt leuk

(Translated by Google) The coastal tram!!!!!! A real shame!!!!! Here people are crammed into the tram, animals are treated better (Original) De kusttram !!!!!! Een echte schande!!!!! Hier worden mensen in de tram opeen gestampt, dieren worden beter behandeld

The mussels were fresh and delicious, but unfortunately no bread was served alongside. The portion of fries was also quite small for four adults, and we left still feeling hungry. Overall, it was good, but it definitely could have been better.

Unbelievably disappointing experience There were three of us having lunch here, and from the start, it was frustrating. We were pressured to order three main dishes because, for some reason, they don’t allow ordering just a starter—even if you’re not hungry enough for a full meal. After a few minutes of discussion, they reluctantly accepted our order, but by then we were already considering leaving. The food itself was overpriced and came in very small portions. I honestly don’t understand where the positive reviews are coming from. The mussels were nothing special at all. To add to the disappointment, when it was time to pay, they only accepted cash or payment via a special app that you can’t download unless you have a Belgian bank account. It felt like stepping back into the 20th century. On top of that, the staff were unfriendly. Overall, I would avoid this place.

The mussels were fresh and delicious, but the waiter’s attitude was very unpleasant. We were a group of six adults and six children and ordered eight pots of mussels. However, perhaps due to a language misunderstanding, we were served two extra pots. When we explained that we hadn’t ordered that many, the waiter ignored us, insisted that they had checked, and forced us to take the extra dishes. In the end, we had no choice but to accept them, as the waiter just dropped them off and walked away. It made us feel cheated, and although the food was tasty, the experience was far from enjoyable.

I would give a 4,3 The plates were abolutely delicious. There were a few issues with the mossels (some dirt) and the waiters were sometimes very close to being disrespectful. The main waitress was amazing, the taste was amazing and I recommend the mossels !

Loved the food and the service was spectacular. They also have a toy corner to keep kids entertained. We never enjoyed a meal so much because kids were happy and we could eat in peace haha Mussels were great and the paired wine, stunning!

This is a place which I definitely DO NOT recommend. Firstly the waiter tried to forced us to order main dish for each person, as two starters, one main and drinks are not enough for this place. This “requirement” is even written in the menu, which is totally strange. Then we managed to agree with her that we can stick to our initial order, and we got the food, which is quite average, and the portions of starters are small for the prices they have.and finally when it came to a point to pay the bill, we discovered to you can only pay cash!! or with some local Belgian app. And all of those happened with a waiter being obviously not happy to have us there (no sorry or whatsoever). So it isn’t worth visiting at all.

Nice family restaurant, they offer many varieties of mussels. Very much recommended if you visiting brugges or oostend or northern part of Belgium

"I'll start with the most important part: the ice cream here is amazing. Seriously, I've had about ten different flavors and they've all been a hit. The quality and taste are truly top-notch, and that's what makes this a difficult review to write. The reason for the low rating is the poor customer service. On my most recent visit, I made a simple request for a mix of two flavors. The person serving me, though very polite, immediately dismissed the idea as 'impossible.' This lack of a 'can-do' attitude was disappointing. It's a shame to see such a great product held back by an unaccommodating approach. If they can work on their customer service, this place would easily be a five-star shop."

Delicious ice cream! Truly Italian quality! Service was very sweet. He even threw a few extra cookies. Price is cheaper than the average around, Wich surprise me given the really tasty quality

Oldest handmade ice-cream shop. Perfect taste and perfect scoop at a very reasonable price. Must visit when you go to Ostend

I was so disappointed by the ice cream. It was completely tasteless and you couldn’t taste the amaretto or pistachio that I chose. Definitely don’t think this is a true authentic Italian gelateria.

Very tasty ice cream. Portion is great at reasonable price. But it is closed on Monday and Tuesday.

First time in Oostende for the weekend and we heard a lot of good comments about this place so for sure we had to try it out and yesss definitely we loved it so much, they are really good, real gelato like you’re eating in italy, they have so many flavors, the staffs were super friendly so this is a #mustvisitplace if you are in Oostende! 💯 recommended 👏🏻

Very good portions at a fair price, nice quality and lactose-free alternatives. Strongly recommend.

Absolutely loved this place. The chef is super friendly and passionate about his cooking. And hence the food does taste amazing. Below you can see both the chef’s suggestions. And they were delicious.The wine pairing is also great. The place is small and cozy and perfect for a great evening. The one less star is because we were strictly booked for two hours and couldn’t stay to enjoy the desserts. But definitely going back and highly recommended.

was a bit surprised about the location, but it was an outstanding delicious dinner .... we followed the recommendation and havent been disappointed was really amazing and outstanding.... really a place to be

These people know what they’re doing. Really excellent evening with gorgeous food and wine, and especially a charming, knowledgeable and approachable host. We clearly felt every ingredient was lovingly selected and we shared the joy as well as the taste. Very much recommended!

Excellent food and wine combinations, menu updated every 2 weeks. The chef gives you always a special touch with his excellent explanation about his selected dishes or wines!!!

This lovely wonderful small restaurant surprised me positively in many ways! Real nice interior and atmosphere with small romantic tables, great food (from a small selection; all is fresh!), super friendly and enthousiastic service and all this at a very reasonable price! Will definitely visit again when in town.

Nice restaurant with a unique service : the owner is serving you alone, and decides to offer only a couple of choice of dishes every day. Restricted seats, reservation is a must. Friendly, excellent food and wine, recommended! 👌

Food cooked and served with soul! Such a nice chef, who had to deal with a full place on his own and still made sure that we had a great experience! Beautiful wine suggestion and decent pricing for it all! Managing to change the recipe into vegetarian and his suggested meal was so well prepared! I can't suggest enough times to try this place!

The food is really tasty, the burger buns are special and really good. Massive portions of tasty fries. Only bummer is that the veggie and vegan sides are fried in the same fryer as the meat, I think you guys ought to get a separate fryer for that.

Best belgian fries we had so far! It's close to the beach and the atmosphere is nice. You can also sit on the terrace when it's open. The price is cheap, no tourist trap prices

Great deep fried food. Nice spot. Outside seating. Very nice fries. Reasonable prices

Nice spot to enjoy delicious Belgian fries. Lot of choices. Very close to the beach and also to the Leopold park. Warm and sympathetic welcome, the staff speaks a few languages (at least Dutch, French, English, from what I’ve heard). A few sits to eat inside or takeaway. There is a cupboard for people who would like to disinfect their hands, have more salt or pepper on their fries. Very hygienic, toilets for customers. Beware hungry people, the big portions of fries are well very large 😋

Big portions, good quality fries and a lot of sauce. No seating inside, but u have some benches outside.

Double fried fries, very good extras. Even if the work hard the always stay friendly and make you feel welcome. And last but not least, even if you don't pay a lot, you will be satisfied mit the large portions

The burgers are good with some monthly special offer. Price for an average meal is reasonable.

Beautiful historical building, kept in the same style but now multipurpose. A cafe, museum and rooftop restaurant are all located inside. Its wonderfully done. Highly recommend visiting. Dogs allowed inside.

Great place to have dinner. The beers are cold and abundant, waiters are very kind and helpful.

It's a great place where you feel home right away. The food is great and the staff will assist you with the choice of food or in general. Thank you to the kitchen for giving the great beetroot burger! Many thanks for a pleasant night!

Nice venue from the glorious past of Ostende. Excellent breakfast. Close to several sightseeing spots

Great brasserie inside the old postal building, very nice setting. Reservations are recommended as it can get crowded. The menu is varied and service is good. A great stop when visiting Oostende as it is near the busiest areas.

Retro post-office of the 50s revamped into a Culture Center. Dating from the '50s, architecture by Gaston Eysselinck and designed to be used as a post office until 1999. In 2001 the city of Ostend acquired the building and from 2012 it serves as a Cultural Center. The building offers several performance spaces used for the performing arts, literature and expositions. The main event is the annual 'Theater aan Zee' (Theater at Sea festival) in July, in which this building becomes the main hub for several performances from noon till late in the evening. 'Theater at Sea' involves many locations, not only restricted to this building. The Cultural Center is quite impressive and especially the panorama bar on top offers a grand view of the city. The only caveat is: the menu of the Cultural Café is totally overpriced, so avoid. At the time I visited they charged 19,20 EUR for fish sticks with mashed potatoes (see my photo of the menu) which is ridiculous. Although the philosophy may be culture should be accessible to everybody, this ain't the case if you want to have a bite at the Cultural Café. If you have two kids who simply want to eat fish sticks with mashed potatoes it will cost you nearly 40 EUR (see photo of menu prices).

As a atmosphere, the location is very cozy and building has its own vibe. It was my second visit and very happy with the service. Best part is staff and they are very supportive. They gave us very personalised suggestion which were very helpful. Food was good. Had many local and vegetarian options.

First of all, no wifi, if they had i would post that review when i was there, and moreover mobile data doesn’t work inside too. We ordered only nachos and one small pizza. Nachos, with “guacamole” and “sour cream” probably was below supermarket nachos. Guacamole didn’t even taste like one and sour cream was just philadelhia cheese. My fiance ate it, but i didn’t like it. Small pizza brought my memories about school canteen, where they had these pizzas. Very meh. However, the prices are high and the place isn’t actually that cute or sum.

Very nice seaview restaurant with very warm waiters. Dishes were tasty and generous as well as the cocktails. I recommend !

We visited this place today and we had a good lunch time with friends, luckily we found a table for 5 without reservation, the staffs were super friendly all the time, we get our food on time and fast and everything was delicious! The hamburgers, the salad! Thnxxxx see you next time!

The food was amazing, very tasty and well presented. A lot of options available both for good and drink items. The staff was very nice and funny.

Great service, fair prices. Signature burger tastes great and gin card has an extensive list of good quality gin. The bitterballen cooked with Brugse Zot stole the scene.

Nice location on the beach, good and tasty food, nice and polite staff. Prices are higher compared to France. There is not a huge variety of choices, but the options are valuable.

Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, very good food&drinks! Prices in the range of sea side restaurants.

Nice little museum on Oostendes history and the first queen of Belgium who died in this building. 3-5 euro entrance - depending on age. Don’t miss to take the stairs up on the very top level to where they carried the sick queen so she could breath ocean air. Now you only see construction sites

Cosy museum that can use an upgrade. Housed in one of former queen Louise-Marie of Belgium which lived here until her death. Part of the museum is dedicated to the life of the royal family and you can go upstairs to the belvedere where the queen reposed with the view over the sea (now blocked with other buildings.) The other part of the museum tells the hard life of the fishermen. Entry is low (only 4€) and is justified if you want to take shelter for an hour or so from the rain.

Small museum, lots of interesting photographs and model ships...

Slightly quirky, pleasingly unmodernised small museum with plenty of interesting exhibits.

Beautiful museum to visit to understand the history of Oostende Belgium 😱

Interesting museum about Oostende but to be refreshed. Original house where the first king of Belgium stayed when he came in the city.

Bit outdated.. lack of context.. felt a bit lost..

Wine glass had a crack on side. Bartender said it was not a crack and from dishwasher. Having owned a bar and been a bar tender. #1 Customer is always right #2 Obvious fracture on the glass. See picture. Felt it on my finger nail. #3 Costs nothing to replace and reputation is important. The atmosphere is great. Bar staff need better customer service training.

Great bar, super good beer, friendly staff, and lovely atmosphere, with bluesy vibes! Absolutely loved it. Would recommend.

Great bar many people go here Friday and Saturday, loud music bearable, because 70s type music 80s as well

A realy nice bar to spend the evening. With great music and beer!

New owners but still a great bar 🤘🎸 with good music

Nice pub to have a drink. The beer offer is decent and the service is friendly. No complaints.

Best beer bar in Oostende. Great music (blues, old rock, The Beatles...) and fantastic home beer PoppoLou which makes you feel special.

Great beer, quirky bar.

Perfect place for a beer and a peaceful time

A gem of a place. When we were there the place was closed we sat down in the court yard, one of the guys said you should try -the owner was there and said no problem served us a beer I didn’t know that was delicious. We had a great time the ambience was lovely warm and welcoming

This is a bar. A very small and quircky bar. With an atmosphere/ history you can taste. A few locals who think they own the place notwithstanding a great place to have a drink . And oh yeah, the bar is runned by Gandalf's slightly but not by much younger nephew.. so speak up when ordering.

This place is the place to be if you're an artist or when you love art. Iwein and Renée started this place 50 years ago. Without 't Kroegske, there wouldn' t be a tree at the center of the Paulusplein and the Paulusfeesten would never have existed. Needless to say that this place is part of Ostend's rich history.

Definitely an authentic place to go in Oostende, just went it on purpose and it is good to have a strange time or to study or chill, anything is possible there, expect anything then.

Great atmosphere and bartender!

The beach offers a charming atmosphere. Water is very clean. It was not crowded in the morning whereas crowd became to gather in the noon.

Beautiful, clean, long beach. The problem is with wind(40-50 kmph speed at the time when we visited). It is so heavy that the sand flies and hits us hard. We cant even open our eyes. Luckily following a rain we were able to go to the beach and play in the water. The location is perfect for old people as well as kids. The place is designed in such a way that we don't need to go to sand to enjoy the beach. There are many seats and photo points. Less crowded. Lots of Hotels nearby. Must visit.

A beautiful and huge beach. There are lita of restaurant on the side of it. White sand and amazing sunset view. You can walk along the beach and if lucky there is a place at the end of the beach where seals come and sit to relax during a sunny day.

Great beach, professional life guards who take the job seriously. Not a lot of trash fortunately. The playground (pirate boat) more south is also a lot of fun, recommended to visit with younger kids.

The beach itself is beautiful, long and broad and Sandy. But there are very few facilities, e.g. 1 shower in 100 meters, same with bathrooms. Also only a few bars directly at the beach. What is however even worse, is the wind. The beach is very windy and there is no place to hide. Some sunbeds with some fabric to protect from the wind are offered, but they are very far from the sea... Similarly Also some small "houses" are offered to lease, but Also far from the sea. And a warning to those who have never Been - Ostende is not a picturesque town - it was destroyed in WW II and rebuild in a very poor taste - the new buildings facing the sea are mostly Concrete and simply ugly. If you want a nice scenery on your beach, find some place else.

Beautiful view specially in the evening when it’s not crowded, many restaurants and shops exists around.

I love this beach, it's not that crowded and very clean. It's super nice to walk by during the evening. I have so much fun playing nearby while the sun sets at end of the sea by the horizon. Loved the view. Buy the water was freaking cold. Near by you can find the stature of the fishermen and the random red cubes that I still don't understand what they actually stand for. Hahha. It's super close to the center, however, the food from the kiosks by the sea are very expensive. There is a little fish marker nearby but I haven't tried anything from there.

boat museum in Oostende next to the train station. Very old exhibition, but interesting story about the fishing industry in the Atlantic. You can go through many rooms in the fishing which is the most fun experience here. But watch your head, the doors are low and without warning signs.

A boat in the middle of a street. It is floating in ocean water. How wonderful. Wait, what?

The last time I was there was in 2010, nothing has changed

This is a typical French boat and it's very attractive for children

The best museum I have been to. A must see.

Good old ship, nice to see they preserve it

Great exhibit and well worth a visit.

Very small Japanese garden but very peaceful and beautiful, would recommend to visit it early in the day if you wanna avoid people

A beautiful small Japanese garden to sit down and enjoy the quiet and the landscape.

It is cool when you come just after opening 10 a.m. very relaxed.

A very beautiful traditional Japanese garden in the one of the oldest coast city of Belgium. Almost at he coast easy to access it. It is a garden in the city where you can sit and enjoy the small waterfall and sit in silence, and find some peace.

It’s very nice, but people going there with their kids spoil everything

I loved the place, this was definitely one of my favourite places to be when I went to Belgium

Very calm and nice Japanese garden. Liked it very much with my family to stay around 30 Min and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere.

Not my cup of tea, there's no explanation of what this is about and without that this may as well be someone spare junk left out for someone else to clean. Mainly without the explanation of what this is I don't see the point of having these in an area with much better displays of art. Apologies to thr artist, whoever that is but maybe your execution was not well planned

Son described it as big pieces of trash. Also, obviously, don't climb on it. Nurse at the hospital said they get many 'clients' from this work of art.

Interesting and unique, but not really what I would consider actual art

Probably i am not an ART person therefore i didnt figure out what and why these structures were there. It did not match wirh the view behind

Everyone seems to have a strong opinion about Rock Strangers, from Arne Quinze. Honestly it grew on me: so much rejection for almost everyone I know, took me to look at it from different perspectives. And now is one of my favourite places. I took some of my best photos there: especially in grey, boring, heavy weather, they are a blessing to my soul. Let them be!

A very Pictureous place just besides the Beach..best during Mornings and Evenings..

Absolutely horrible , ugly , tacky . These are an eyesore on the sea front . Why on earth would these bright orange objects have been given permission to be placed there ? I would give no stars if possible . Hideous .

(Translated by Google) "Waves of wonder: a dance along the sea wall of Ostend" On the sea wall of Ostend, where the waves intertwine, A monument appears, a divine dance. A man and woman, in eternal embrace, Their rhythmic unity, a timeless grace. Under the azure, by the murmuring sea, A masterpiece born, visible to everyone. A dance of waves, a lovers ballet, Whispers of Keats in the salt spray. Oh, wanderer, pause a moment on this coastal shore, Where art and nature are increasingly intertwined. Staring at the waves that wander forever, See the rusty shapes in this formed foam. A sweet surprise for the first admirers, A choir of visions under the open sky. A tree, waves, fish, hands intertwined, A dance of elements, rustily defined. A story unfolds in every look, Of trees, of couples, of a dance of waves. Hands that linger, fingers intertwine, A ballet of a man and a woman, a love so sweet. Steen's creation, a story yet untold, A dialogue of forms, a mystery to behold. There is beauty in diversity, An art discourse under an endless sky. So let the waves sing and the wind talk, While the monument of Ostend submerges whispering. A ballet of symbols, a dance of the sea, On the canvas of Zeedijk, for eternity. Date of activity: October 2023 (Original) "Golven van verwondering: een dans langs de Zeedijk van Oostende" Op de Zeedijk van Oostende, waar de golven zich verstrengelen, Er verschijnt een monument, een goddelijke dans. Een man en vrouw, in eeuwige omhelzing, Hun ritmische eenheid, een tijdloze gratie. Onder het azuur, bij de murmelende zee, Een meesterwerk geboren, voor iedereen zichtbaar. Een dans van golven, een minnaarsballet, Gefluister van Keats in de zoute spray. Oh, zwerver, pauzeer even aan deze kustkust, Waar kunst en natuur steeds meer met elkaar verweven zijn. Starend naar de golven die eeuwig rondzwerven, Zie de roestige vormen in dit gevormde schuim. Voor de eerste bewonderaars een zoete verrassing, Een koor van visioenen onder de open hemel. Een boom, golven, vissen, handen ineengestrengeld, Een dans van elementen, roestig gedefinieerd. In elke blik ontvouwt zich een verhaal, Van bomen, van koppels, van een dans van golven. Handen die blijven hangen, vingers verstrengelen zich, Een ballet van een man en een vrouw, een liefde zo fijn. Steen's creatie, een verhaal dat nog niet verteld is, Een dialoog van vormen, een mysterie om te aanschouwen. In diversiteit schuilt de schoonheid, Een kunstdiscours onder een eindeloze hemel. Dus laat de golven zingen en de wind praten, Terwijl het monument van Oostende fluisterend onderdompelt. Een ballet van symbolen, een dans van de zee, Op het doek van Zeedijk, voor de eeuwigheid. Datum van activiteit: oktober 2023

(Translated by Google) Is it dancing waves or is it a tree? It is also decorative, and because it is close to the beach within sight of the sea, it always looks different depending on the weather. (Original) Zijn het dansende golven of is het een boom? Gelijk hoe is het decoratief, en omdat het vlak bij het strand staat in het zicht van de zee, ziet het er steeds anders uit afhankelijk van het weer.

(Translated by Google) Characteristic and pleasant sculpture on the beautiful seafront. (Original) Caratteristica e piacevole scultura sul bellissimo lungomare.

(Translated by Google) Art is art, not everyone likes it, but in my opinion this object is completely fine. (Original) Kunst ist Kunst wa dat gefällt nicht jedem aber dieses Objekt geht meines Erachtens nach völlig inordnung.

(Translated by Google) A beautifully depicted steel work of art from 2008 by the artist Patrick Steen. (Original) Een mooi uitgebeeld stalen kunstwerk uit 2008 vanwege de kunstenaar Patrick Steen .

(Translated by Google) Dancing waves?! The left one, lifts one leg up? ! (Original) Tanzende Wellen ?! Die linke, hebt ein Bein hoch ? !

(Translated by Google) Photographically interesting object. (Original) Fotografisch interessant object.

The equestrian statue of Leopold II is quite controversial. The right-hand section of its base is called "Tribute to the fishing population of Ostend". But the left-hand section, entitled "The thanks of the Congolese to Leopold II for their liberation from Arab slavery", is causing a stir: it depicts "grateful Congolese" worshipping their hero. With what Leopold II had done in the Congo, he would now undoubtedly be accused in the international court of crimes against humanity. But in the 19th century you could get away with it because you were a monarch. Famous images of colonialism are those of children and adults with their hands cut off if they did not want to cooperate, among other things, on rubber plantations. This reign of terror brought in a lot of profits. And with these profits, Leopold II built this neighborhood. Since 1981, the equestrian statue has been protected as a monument. In 2004, someone cut off the hand of one of the figures in the Congolese sculpture group in protest against Leopold II's regime in the Congo. In general, due to Leopold II's colonial regime, the monument is the subject of ongoing controversy and has been vandalized several times. The buildings are architecturally beautiful, but...

From 1885 to 1908, many atrocities were committed in the Congo Free State (today the Democratic Republic of the Congo) under the absolute rule of King Leopold II of Belgium. Read your colonial history books!

Beautiful place with nice, and long beach. Sunset here is something amazing.

Entrance is free but you can not ascend to the balcony of the statue itself (the entrance is on private property of the former Royal Villa, now a revalidation home). Although the square is an impressive central place and entrygate to the seaside boulevard, the statue has been a constant source of controversy due to the personal involvement of King Leopold II in the colonialism of Congo in Africa. Keen observers may see there is actually a hand missing on one of the statues below the King. It has been sawn of by a local activist group, this is a referral to the former practice of severe capital punishment (the cutting of hands) in Congo.

Great leader and important historical figure who helped the world

Well every country has terrible leaders who are idolised and in the case of Belgium its king leopold 2td. The existance of this monument is in itself a reflection of how far mankind has progressed - or not - since it was built in the 1930s. The plaque aludes to his atrocities but not in a great deal of detail so best Google it.

Historical monument of Leopold II, located on the pier of Oostende.

(Translated by Google) Statue of the former King of the Belgians, King Baudouin 1951-1993. Located in front of the Venetian Galleries which, together with the equestrian statue and the royal Galleries, form a set of Galleries along part of the boulevard. A nice seaside resort to visit. (Original) Beeld van voormalige Koning der Belgen, Koning Boudewijn 1951-1993. Gelegen voor de Venetiaanse Gaanderijen welke samen met het ruiterstandbeeld en de koninklijke Gaanderijen een geheel van Gaanderijen vormt angs een deel van de boulevard. Een leuke badplaats om te bezoeken.

(Translated by Google) Entrance to the exhibition of the Stille Levens paintings by artists in the region . (Original) Ingang expo de stille Levens schilderijen van artiesten in de streek .

(Translated by Google) The sculpture shows a King Baudoin who appears very small. (Original) La sculpture montre un Roi Baudoin qui semble très petit.

(Translated by Google) Nice (Original) Mooi

I do not understand why people go there during so windy and cold weather... this place must be nice but do not go there during cold-windy days... you will freeze there...

Nice place and landscape 👍✌️

Nice place for a walk and look to local fishermen at night.

Always nice for a walk

Don't miss it

(Translated by Google) Whether it's sunny or gray weather, it's still wonderful and fun to catch fish and crabs with a net for 2euro50 and release them to the delight of the children (Original) Que se soit avec du soleil ou par temps gris ça reste magnifique de plus amusant de pêcher des poissons et des crabes au filet pour 2euro50 et de les relâcher pour le plus grand bonheur des enfants

(Translated by Google) Great for admiring the sunsets, but be careful, it's always very windy. In cool weather, don't hesitate to cover up. (Original) Très bien pour admirer les couchers du soleil mais attention, il y a toujours beaucoup de vent. Par temps frais, ne pas hésiter à se couvrir

This is a neat little church. Known for being the resting place of James Ensor, but also a place that Marvin Gaye is filmed singing the Lords Prayer in a documentary on his stay in Ostend. Worth a visit. Not far from the main beach area.

Beautiful church where the famest painter Ensor ia buried

Small church but very pretty...

very cosy and calm place to be. noce interior.

Beautifull little church

Good

(Translated by Google) This unique historic church has a great past...first mention in 1071...in the old cemetery three Ostend old mayors are buried...the grave of Baron James Ensor...interior inside the church...breathtaking...a place of reflection for many people...for fishermen and sailors in particular... (Original) Deze unieke historische kerk heeft een groot verleden..eerste vermelding in 1071…op het oude kerkhof liggen 3 Oostendse oud Burgemeesters begraven ..het graf van Baron James Ensor ..interieur binnen in de kerk..adembenemend..voor veel mensen een plaats van bezinning..voor vissers en scheepvaarders in het bijzonder..

(Translated by Google) The sculptor Willy Kreitz, the man who also made the sailors' monument, is also the creator of this beautiful statue. In 2006 it was transferred to this area from the festival and culture palace. (Original) De beeldhouwer Willy Kreitz,de man die ook het zeelieden monument maakte is ook de maker van dit prachtige beeldje.In 2006 werd het naar deze omgeving overgeplaatst van het feest en cultuur paleis.

(Translated by Google) Stunning !! (Original) Superbe !!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful statue in a beautiful park. (Original) Mooi beeld in een mooi park.

Good vibe, not to crowded, nice with young kids

Kids like the "astronomy club" every month. Been there on special event but was way to crowded, took us two hours of wait to look at the moon and Jupiter for 10sec. Don't know if there is anything to do for tourists tbh.

Remember to reserve your session at the large telescope in advance, sadly we didn't

Interesting exposition, you have to read a lot, not interactive Very friendly staff

Nice friendly place.

Impressive place with very interesting information.

Good place for rest and enjoying

(Translated by Google) Monument in memory of the monastic community that was once located in this street... (Original) Monument ter herinnering vd kloostergemeenschap die ooit in deze straat gevestigd was...

Especially the large concerthall / auditorium which has a capacity of 2.000 seats and excellent acoustics is worth visiting. Besides there's a smaller banquet / ballroom / restaurant-bar and a casino. The building was several times renovated: the architecture is an example of modernism style. In the evening the building is an eyecatcher nicely illuminated for photography.

Jean Marie => Best barman ever. Recommend!! Don’t forget your passport tho!

It's really beautiful a lot of Events!!!

Though far from an awful looking building, it's still a shadow compared to the original Kursaal. They really should have rebuilt it in its glory after WW2. But a lot of Ostend's Belle Epoque was replaced with modernism. Very saddening.

If you want u lost u time and u money its the best casino on the world the never given u money back just u drinking u blood. Far way from that casino 😔

I went to play poker but they don’t have any poker table thou there is written poker

Worst attitude personal at entrance. Pls Speak Dutch or English. You are working in Flanders. Not wallonie.

Good selection of DIY and home improvement products Always a nice greeting from security as you walk in

Great DIY Shop with lots of products at reasonable prices easy free parking

The staff we spoke to were lovely and very helpful. We were able to find what we needed quickly and easily.

Large supermarket aimed at locals shopping and tourists buying to take home. Good selection of everything but nothing special of anything. Full of people aimlessly wandering about with big trollies. Not the best shopping experience

Brought a suite for a bargain! Still going strong.When this place has a sale your in for a bargain.A must have. Go and see for yourself,Take a person with you.If your fixing up in your home diy style your still have cash in your pocket,with a smile😀

Always a fabulous visit.

Awesome ranges, ideas and so much cheaper than the UK.