Zeedijk
A long sandy beach with a seafront promenade lined with cafés, shops and restaurants. It is the heart of Ostend's summer life.
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Ostend: airports, things to do and where to stay
Ostend is Belgium's main seaside city, with a long beach, a lively promenade, good seafood and a heritage tied to the sea and to the painter James Ensor.
Ostend airports
From the airport to central Ostend
Ostend-Bruges International airport is about 5 km from central Ostend.
Autobús De Lijn
De Lijn regional buses link the airport with Ostend. Check timetables, which can be limited out of season.
Taxi
Taxi rank next to the terminal. It is about 10 min to Ostend, depending on traffic.
Ostend
Things to do in Ostend
Mercator
A three-masted sailing ship from 1932 moored in the marina, now a museum ship open to visitors.
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Fort Napoleon
A 19th-century Napoleonic fort by the harbour, now open to the public with visits and a restaurant.
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Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk
A neo-Gothic church with tall spires in the centre of Ostend, one of the city's most recognisable buildings.
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Which airport serves Ostend?
Ostend is served by Ostend-Bruges International (OST).
How far is the airport from central Ostend?
Ostend-Bruges International airport is about 5 km from central Ostend.
How do I get from the airport to central Ostend?
From Ostend-Bruges International airport you can take Autobús De Lijn (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Ostend?
Highlights of Ostend include Zeedijk, Mercator, Fort Napoleon, and Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk.
Photo credits
- Zeedijk: Immanuel Giel, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mercator: Prof-Declercq, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Fort Napoleon: Marc Ryckaert (MJJR), CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk: Marc Ryckaert (MJJR), CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons