The 25 best things to do with kids in Ostend

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!!!

Interesting but a little bit to expensive for what it can show you

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.

(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!

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!

Gem of a Museum, well worth visiting many dioramas withing ..has WW1 & 2 Bunker system with a watren of tunnels, suplied with a guided tour device to everyone.. knowledgable staff ..road turns to the right..keep going, ample free parking on the right just before the entrance.. some parts are open but no muddy feet.

Really well done, lots of information in several languages, this memorial is set in a lovely mostly shady open air park.

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

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.

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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Great!!

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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.

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.

Beautiful. The opening days and times of the garden differ depending upon whether it is school holidays or not. Don't automatically trust Google's opening times for this one. Definitely worth a walk around and explore if you have the time.

This was a very pleasant place to spend half an hour or so. It would also be nice to sit for a picnic. A little overgrown in places, but calm and peaceful. I enjoyed it

Lovely gardens which are worthwhile visiting if you are in the area as it is free to enter. It has beautiful water features and a Japanese theme all around. You can probably spend around an hour here as it is not a huge space.

On Google maps it said the garden was open… but it was not. Very sad moment during our short trip.

Beautiful and peaceful park that is free. Well worth a visit.

Dogs (and lots of other things) not allowed. Some people ruin it for everybody.

Small and cute garden

(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!

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.

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).

This is a small but very pretty park. Used by old and young. A great place for a picnic. There is a great sandwich shop 100 metres away. Markies. He makes excellent sandwiches.

Lovely beach, calm and not crowded. If you go in the morning, there is less people and you can enjoy listening to the sound of the waves.

Great location probably looking through beer goggles but the sun was shining so it was lovely. A few restaurants were closed probably for good but everywhere was busy which tells you everything. Toilets were expensive 70c for a leak!!! All very clean. Overall we were impressed.

Lovely and quiet beach compare to Ostend, there are many places where kids can go to water and play. Nearby shops are also there for foods.

If you have money and very good dress up you are welcome here. If you from the other part of the world you may experience an aliens looks from others locals!! They will measure you from top to bottom (never mind locals) 😊😇!! It’s a nice place for visit because of it’s cleaner environment and beauty.

The best beach in the Belgium coast, calm, nice environment. Clean. Fantastic ice cream shops. The town has small buildings, and many old ones well preserved in comparison with the gigantic towers of towns nearby.

Sandy beach. Sea and water always gives me a good vibe. Go prepared with sitting arrangements and proper clothing to enjoy the environment. Not too crowded even during summer vacation.

We really enjoying this every time we are here!

(Translated by Google) We saw many playgrounds... This one is one of the most beautiful! A dream view of the sea. Lots of play options. Benches nearby. Just a treat (Original) Wir haben viele Spielplätze gesehen... Dieser ist einer der schönsten! Ein Traumblick auf das Meer. Viele Spielmöglichkeiten. In der Nähe Sitzbänke. Nur ein Genuss

(Translated by Google) For middle-aged children. Only the swing is interesting for the little ones. Nicely done (Original) Für Kinder mittleren Alters. Für die kleinsten nur die Schaukel interessant. Schön gemacht

(Translated by Google) Cool playground. With climbing equipment and a slide. There are benches next to it and you can also sit on the dike while the children play. Not suitable for the little ones, but fun for 6+ (Original) Toffe speeltuin. Met klautertuigen en een glijbaan. Er staan bankjes naast en ook op de dijk kan er gezeten worden terwijl de kinderen spelen. Wel niet geschikt voor de allerkleinsten, leuk voor 6+

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.