Travelling to Ostend

Travel to Ostend

Ostend literally means the "East End" and just 17 km from Bruges, located along the 67 km long Flemish coast you will find the port town of Ostend, and its wide sandy beaches. The rise of Ostend as a seaside resort began in the 19th century. Drawn by the developments orchestrated there by Leopold II, the nobility of Europe, English monarchy and even the Russian tzar came to Ostend for their holidays. Follow in their footsteps and discover this charming North Sea coast which is stuffed with cultural treasures.

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Attractions in Ostend

Attractions in Ostend

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