Arrondissement of Ostend, Ostend

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The Arrondissement of Ostend is one of the eight administrative arrondissements in the Province of West Flanders, Belgium. ()

Local name: Arrondissement administratif d'Ostende Area: 112.59 mi²Coordinates: 51°12'0"N, 2°54'0"E

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Arrondissement of Ostend – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Napoleon, Atlantic Wall open-air museum, Mu.ZEE, Lange Nelle.

3.1 miNE
Museum, Historical place, Monuments and statues
Fort Napoleon, Ostend
79 min walk • Nestled in the coastal city of Ostend, Belgium, Fort Napoleon stands as a historical gem and a testament to the country's rich military past. This imposing fortress, now converted into a museum, was originally constructed in the early 19th century under the orders of...
2.2 miW
Museum, Regional park, Military museum
Atlantic Wall open-air museum, Ostend
57 min walk • The Atlantic Wall Open-Air Museum in Ostend, Belgium, offers a unique glimpse into the coastal fortifications built by Nazi Germany during World War II. This historical site is part of the extensive Atlantic Wall defense system, which stretched along the western coast...
1.9 miN
Museum, Art museum
Mu.ZEE, Ostend
48 min walk • Mu.ZEE is a contemporary art museum nestled in the heart of Ostend, Belgium. This cultural institution is dedicated to promoting and exhibiting Belgian art from the 19th century to the present, offering visitors a deep dive into the rich tapestry of the country's...
2.8 miNE
North Sea coast lighthouse built in 1949
Lange Nelle, Ostend
73 min walk • Standing tall and proud on the Belgian coastline, the Lange Nelle lighthouse is a beacon of light for the city of Ostend. This iconic structure, known for its distinctive blue and white stripes, has guided seafarers since its inauguration in 1948.
2.2 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk, Ostend
58 min walk • The Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk stands as a remarkable neo-Gothic edifice in the heart of Ostend, Belgium. This majestic church, often simply referred to as the Saint Peter and Paul Church, is a landmark that captures the eye with its impressive architecture and serves...
2 miNE
Museum
Mercator Ship, Ostend
53 min walk • The barquentine Mercator was built as a training ship for the Belgian merchant fleet. She was named after Gerardus Mercator, a Belgian cartographer. She was designed by G.L. Watson & Co. and built in Leith, Scotland and launched in 1932.
2.6 miNE
Harbor
Port of Ostend, Ostend
66 min walk • The Port of Ostend is situated in Ostend, West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium. The port services freight transport between Ostend and Ramsgate, Ipswich and North Killingholme Haven.
2.4 miN
51°13'60"N • 2°55'5"E
De Plate, Ostend
62 min walk • Museum
2 miN
51°13'42"N • 2°54'51"E
Leopoldpark, Ostend
53 min walk • Park
1.4 miNW
51°12'41"N • 2°52'19"E
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ter-Duinenkerk, Ostend
37 min walk • Church
2.1 miNE
Restored 1930s ship-turned-museum
Mercator Ship, Ostend
54 min walk • The barquentine Mercator was built as a training ship for the Belgian merchant fleet. She was named after Gerardus Mercator, a Belgian cartographer. She was designed by G.L. Watson & Co. and built in Leith, Scotland and launched in 1932.