Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Veurne

Veurne

The Top 20 Attractions around Veurne

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Veurne. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Veurne is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 6, 2025

Veurne Market Square

Highlight • Historical Site

Here you can take a look at the impressive skyline of Veurne, which is characterized by pointed towers and magnificently decorated, stepped gables.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

King Albert I Monument and the Ganzepoot Locks

Highlight • Monument

The Nieuwpoort lock complex is better known as 'De Ganzepoot'. The name refers to the shape of the entire complex. This place played a crucial role during the First World …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Get recommendations on the best single tracks, peaks, & plenty of other exciting outdoor places.

Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort

Highlight • River

Near Nieuwpoort, the Yser flows directly into the sea. Where salt and fresh water meet, a special biotope has developed with mud flats, salt marshes, dunes, beaches and polders. Thanks …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

You reach the nature reserve Deijzermonding via the Halvemaanstraat or via the free ferry service (jetty on the promenade).

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Maerebrug (Maere Bridge) over the Nieuwpoort–Dunkirk Canal

Highlight • Bridge

The Maerebrug is a fixed, steel bridge for cyclists, pedestrians and riders. There are soft access ramps on both sides of the bridge so that road users can use the …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Frontzate Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Straight gravel road that connects an old railway line Nieuwpoort and Diksmuide. Important place during WWI. Fine gravel, so certainly possible with the regular bike and even a racing bike is not impossible.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Belgium–France Border at Grenspad and 1819 Border Marker

Highlight • Monument

Border between Belgium and France. Including border stone, border path, flags and old stories of smugglers...

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Krakeelduinen Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Together with the IJzermonding and the Zwin, the Krakeelduinen are part of the Natura 2000 area Dune Areas. After WWII the dunes were used as a water extraction area, but …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

De Doornpanne

Highlight • Natural

De Doornpanne, together with De Hoge Blekker and De Schipgatduinen, form a 240 ha large dune massif. The central part is owned by Aquaduin and functions as a water collection …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

The Polar Explorer Sculpture (De Poolreiziger)

Highlight • Monument

"De poolreiziger" is a work of the Nieuwpoorter artist Freddy Cappon from the year 2007. It is reminiscent of the polar explorer Dixie Dansercoer (also Nieuwporter).

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Already have an account?

Other adventures around Veurne

Flanders’ Finest Hiking Routes

Hiking Collection by

VISITFLANDERS

Cycling along the Belgian front - 14-18 Western Front Route

Cycling Collection by

Jetse

From De Panne to het Zwin – Belgian coastal path (Streek GR Kust)

Hiking Collection by

Annelies A. A. Vanbelle

Discover the most beautiful trails in the Benelux – trail running with deuter

Running Collection by

deuter

Hiking in Flanders – between dunes, forest and the scenic Meuse

Hiking Collection by

VISITFLANDERS

Treinstappers – from station to station in Flanders

Hiking Collection by

VISITFLANDERS

Whatever the weather – trail running in Belgium and the Netherlands

Running Collection by

adidas TERREX

LOWA celebrates 100 years – 10 x 10-kilometre Tours in the BENELUX

Hiking Collection by

LOWA Benelux

Most popular routes around Veurne

Hiking around Veurne

Cycling around Veurne

Road Cycling Routes around Veurne

Easy hikes around Veurne

Running Trails around Veurne

MTB Trails around Veurne

Gravel biking around Veurne

Most popular attractions around Veurne

Natural Monuments

Lakes

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures around London and beyond.

Join komoot Now

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Are you keen on exploring more awesome places nearby? Browse our guides:

De Panne Koksijde Alveringem Westhoekduinen, Duinen Van Cabour, De Moeren En Plateau Van Izenberge Natuurreservaat De Westhoek Calmeynbos Nieuwpoort

Explore more

Still not found the Highlight you’re looking for? See guides of the top attractions in other regions:

Bruges Ieper Oostende Kortrijk Diksmuide Tielt Roeselare

The Top 20 Attractions around Veurne

Veurne Market Square

King Albert I Monument and the Ganzepoot Locks

Yser Estuary, Nieuwpoort

IJzer Estuary Nature Reserve

Maerebrug (Maere Bridge) over the Nieuwpoort–Dunkirk Canal

Frontzate Railway Path

Belgium–France Border at Grenspad and 1819 Border Marker

Krakeelduinen Nature Reserve

De Doornpanne

The Polar Explorer Sculpture (De Poolreiziger)

Other adventures around Veurne

Most popular routes around Veurne

Most popular attractions around Veurne

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Explore more

Get ready to conquer new peaks

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️