쉬운 본 주변 하이킹 및 워킹 코스

Nieuwpoort-Bad의 Demarcatiepaal (공식 명칭 Demarcatiepaal nr. 2)은 제1차 세계 대전 중 서부 전선의 가장 북쪽 지점을 표시하는 역사적인 기념물입니다. 이 화강암 기둥은 독일군의 진격의 최종 경계선과 적군이 최종적으로 저지된 장소를 상징합니다. Demarcatiepaal (또는 borne Vauthier)은 프랑스 조각가이자 참전 용사인 Paul Moreau-Vauthier가 디자인한 기념석입니다. 1920년대에 북해의 Nieuwpoort에서 스위스 국경까지 650km의 전체 전선을 따라 총 118개의 기둥이 설치되었습니다. 오늘날 벨기에에는 이 기둥 중 19개가 보존되어 있습니다. 상징성과 외관: 기둥은 높이가 약 1미터이고 붉은 엘자스 화강암으로 만들어졌으며 해양 및 군사 상징으로 가득합니다. 상단: 기둥 상단에는 월계관 위에 벨기에 군인 투구(사자 머리가 달린 Adrian 타입)가 놓여 있습니다. 측면: 휴대용 물통, 방독면, 수류탄, 월계수 가지 등 조각된 군용 장비가 있습니다. 비문: 기둥에는 세 가지 언어(네덜란드어, 프랑스어, 영어)로 "침략자는 여기서 저지되었다"라는 문구가 새겨져 있습니다. 제2차 세계 대전 중 파괴와 복원: 기둥에 새겨진 대립적인 문구는 나치 독일의 눈엣가시였습니다. 제2차 세계 대전 중 점령 기간 동안 독일군은 서플랑드르 지역의 Demarcatiepaal에 새겨진 다국어 문구를 깎아내도록 명령했습니다. 1991년 9월이 되어서야 Nieuwpoort의 기둥에 새겨진 파괴된 비문이 공식적으로 복원되고 옛 영광을 되찾았습니다. 2번 기둥의 역사적 의미독일군의 공격 (1917년): IJzer 강변의 전선은 1914년 10월 간척지의 의도적인 침수로 안정되었지만, Nieuwpoort-Bad의 기둥은 특히 이후의 격렬한 전투를 상기시킵니다. 1917년 7월 10일, 독일군은 연합군의 공세를 방해하기 위해 해안의 영국군 전선에 대한 기습 공격(Unternehmen Strandfest)을 감행했습니다. 최종 경계선: 독일 특공대는 연합군을 IJzer 강 하구까지 후퇴시켰지만, 항구 수로를 건너지 못했습니다. 이 기둥은 이 피비린내 나는 진격이 좌초된 정확한 지점에 서 있습니다.

Wooden plank floor is being renovated, autumn 2025

"Westerpunt" is a six-meter-high architectural gem on the promenade leading to France. Studio MOTO designed it as a symbolic connection between the sea, dunes, and humanity. From the top, you can enjoy a magnificent 360° view of the surroundings. At high tide, part of the structure is submerged, making it seem as if you are literally suspended "above" the sea.

Really good in the early morning, when you are all alone

In 1968, Argentinian artist Oscar Bony had a family pose as a "living sculpture" on a pedestal. The performance, titled La Familia Obrero (The Working-Class Family), earned the family an amount exceeding their monthly social security benefits. In the spirit of May 1968, Bony criticized the double standards of a government that considered the family the cornerstone of society, yet neglected the poor working class. More information can be found on the information board.

In 1877, Benjamin Crombez commissioned the construction of a Neo-Romanesque church, intended for Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish services. Explanation: The St. Bernard's Church in Nieuwpoort-Bad is located a few dozen meters from the seawall. It is the only church along the Belgian coast whose main portal directly overlooks the sea. The first St. Bernard's Church was built in 1877 by commission of landowner Benjamin Crombez. He envisioned the place of worship as a place for all religions and faith communities. The building was destroyed during the First World War. The existing Neo-Romanesque church dates from 1923. During the Second World War, the building suffered considerable damage. The 1947 repairs therefore contribute to its current appearance. The yellow brick facades rest on a bluestone plinth. The stylistic distinction from the Gothic churches of Nieuwpoort-Stad, Ramskapelle, and Sint-Joris is immediately apparent. In the Romanesque style, the round arch dominates, while ornamentation is generally minimal. However, the stylistic purity has been somewhat compromised by the use of buttresses against the tower and aisles, a Gothic element. In 2012, St. Bernard's Church underwent a thorough restoration. This included addressing the facades of the place of worship. The artwork "Procession of the Dutch Army to Ostend" hangs in the entrance hall of St. Bernard's Church. The engravings depict the advance of Prince Maurits van Nassau and his army toward Ostend, following the victory at the Battle of Nieuwpoort on July 2, 1600. The drawings show how 885 people, primarily Utrecht students, re-enacted this remarkable procession on June 16, 1836. Source: https://www.nieuwpoort.be/sint-bernarduskerk-2

A nature reserve with a rare wealth of fauna and flora unequaled in Belgium, except in the Zwin nature reserve. The freshwater of the Yser, the only river in Belgium that flows directly into the North Sea, mixes with the salty seawater. Tidal action has created a unique mudflat and salt marsh area, an ideal breeding ground for a rich variety of benthic organisms such as worms, snails, seaweed, shells, and crustaceans. The constant interaction between salt and freshwater in the Yser estuary also creates a unique biotope, characterized by salt-tolerant plants such as samphire, sea plantain, and sea aster. Source: https://www.dekust.be/natuurreservaat-de-ijzermonding

These striking statues can be placed alongside monuments like the Statue of Liberty (New York) or Christ the Redeemer (Rio de Janeiro) thanks to their heroic-realistic character. Originally, such statues served as guides, but now they've become true must-sees. The three heads are also true wiseguys: each stubbornly looks in a different direction: towards France, England, or the Belgian countryside.