Attractions in West Flanders

The "Het Zwin" nature reserve stretches from the dikes of Knokke to the Dutch municipality of Sluis. It is one of the most beautiful natural pearls in Belgium. In May … 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

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

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

Cycling through West Flanders, you will inevitably come across remnants of the First World War, known in Flanders as the "Great War". The Museum Westfront Nieuwpoort tells how the Belgians … read more

Ypres was once a medieval trading center and a city with a long and rich history. During the First World War, Ypres was largely reduced to rubble as no fewer … read more

Hill 60 (60 points to the height of the hill) was created in 1850 by excavation work on the Ypres-Comen railway line. During the First World War, the hill changed … 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.

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

Standing on the second highest dune of the Belgian coast (31 m) - view of the North Sea, dunes and Wenduine.

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

The old Civil (or Civil) Registry or Registry of the Brugse Vrije is one of the oldest Renaissance buildings in Flanders. It is located on the Burg in Bruges, between … read more

Allow me: the high turn signal. At least that's his German name. At 33 meters, the Hoge Blekker is the highest dune in the entire Belgian coastal region. It was … read more

The current lighthouse of Nieuwpoort on the right bank dates from 1949, but it had two predecessors in the same place.
The first was dated 1883 and was damaged beyond … read more

Historically, the Menin Gate of Ypres was just a passage across the moat and ramparts of the old city fortifications, on the road to the nearby town of Menen. Nevertheless, … read more

Definitely worth it in the evenings.
Sunset over the canal.
When it gets dark you can see the lights on England's coast.

Beautiful! Quiet, away from the hustle and bustle in Bruges. Be sure to go and be quiet.

Damme is a town in West Flanders, Belgium with 10,907 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2016). With its cozy town center, it attracts many tourists when visiting Bruges or the … read more