Attractions in West Flanders

At 156 meters, the Kemmelberg is the highest point in West Flanders and also the highlight of Gent-Wevelgem. The route is always controversial, as the way down the north side …read more

The historic old town is not only on foot, but also good to experience by bike.

Canals, bridges and historic buildings provide an interesting ensemble. If you do not need …read more

Damme is a great place, who knows the Flemish Til Ulenspiegel will feel transported back to the 16th century. And should visit the museum next to the town hall. In …read more

The contribution of the artist Edith Dekyndt, who comes from nearby Ypres, is a performance that deals with the Western Front monument. The monumental statue was erected here after the First World War as a memorial.

This old and old may she be? The trees are 30m high and will certainly line the channel and the path for 100 years if not longer. They protect the …read more

Bonifaciusbrug (Bonifaciusbridge)
The charismatic area of Bonifaciusbridge and Arentshof has the ability to enchant many a visitor. Its irresistible combination of striking history and warm romance may take your breath …read more

A small piece of preserved battlefield.

Within walking distance (1 km) from the Grote Markt in Diksmuide you will find the peace site "Aan de IJzer" with the Paxpoort, the IJzer crypt and the Yser Tower.read more

The Leopold Canal was built between 1847 and 1850. It runs about 40 km west of Boekhoute to Heist-aan-Zee. It is between 1.2 and 2.3 m (3 ft 11 in …read more

Tyne Cot Cemetery is a British military cemetery with World War I fallen soldiers located in the Belgian village of Passendale. The cemetery is located 2.1 km southwest of the village center and 1.7 km north of Zonnebeke.

The new land art installation "CWRM" is the follow-up to the temporary installation by Koen Vanmechelen and curator Jan Moeyaert (vzw art) that was shown on the domain in 2018. …read more

The historic tram station of De Haan is one of the landmarks of the coastal village and dates from 1903. It is the only surviving stop of the coastal tramway …read more

The Belgian-Dutch nature park is also often referred to as an international airport for birds. The Zwin is a very special place, because you can still see the natural transition …read more

It is as if the time Lissewege can not harm. With its charming little canal, whitewashed polder houses and vast fields, it is characteristic of what all Flemish villages once …read more

By bike you cross the two canals from Vaartdijk to Westkapelse Steenweg.

Menin Gate
The Menin Gate can be considered the general symbol of the First World War.
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is the owner and manager of the monument. The …read more

The Ezelpoort is one of the four surviving Bruges city gates. The gate belongs to the second Bruges city wall from the year 1297. It was rebuilt in 1369 by …read more

Under the rule of Albert of Austria and Isabella of Spain, the city flourished and, around 1609, a square square was created to concentrate commercial activities there. On this square …read more

Wim Delvoye is certainly one of the most important Belgian artists in recent history. He puts everyday objects or creatures in a new light. His projects are meticulously prepared and …read more

A detour to a lighthouse is always worthwhile, especially where the small wooden bridge over the dunes now offers a special view. You can't ride every bike to the tower, …read more