# Things to see in Oostende (Belgium): 37 places and when to go

> Oostende is a town in Belgium, and this site lists 37 places in and around it, mainly History (12), Wildlife (12), Nature (10). The best known are E9 European long distance path, Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk and Fort Napoleon, Ostend. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 40. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/oostende/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Belgium · 51.2254, 2.9029
- **Places:** 37 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/historia/) (12) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/fauna/) (12) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/naturaleza/) (10) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/museos/) (5) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/senderismo/) (4) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/familia/) (3)
- **Best time:** April to October and December.
- **Also possible:** January to March and November.
- **Nearest airport:** ANR Antwerp, 109 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Oostende

The places in and around Oostende, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [E9 European long distance path](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/european-long-distance-path-e9/): Walking path, Europe · 5.2 km
- [Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/sint-petrus-en-pauluskerk/): Church building in Ostend, Belgium · 1.4 km
- [Fort Napoleon, Ostend](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/fort-napoleon/): Military museum in West Flanders, Belgium · 2.7 km
- [Lange Nelle Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/lange-nelle/): Lighthouse in Oostende, Belgium · 2.3 km
- [Mu.ZEE](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/mu-zee/): Art museum in Ostend, Belgium · 808 m
- [Mercator](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/zeilschip-mercator/): 1932 barquentine · 1.2 km
- [Atlantic Wall open-air museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/atlantikwall-ww1-ww2/): Military museum · 4.8 km
- [Kapucijnenkerk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/kapucijnenkerk/): Church building in Oostende, Belgium · 1.4 km
- [Equestrian statue of Leopold II, Ostend](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/leopold-ii-statue/): Sculpture by Alfred Courtens · 231 m
- [Casino Kursaal Ostend](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/casino-kursaal/): Building in Ostend, Belgium · 954 m
- [Ensor House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/ensorhuis/): House museum of James Ensor in Ostend, Belgium · 1.3 km
- [Seafarers' Monument](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/nationaal-monument-voor-de-zeelieden/): Memorial in Ostend, Belgium · 1.6 km
- [Sint-Pieterstoren](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/sint-pieterstoren/): Church in Oostende, Belgium · 1.3 km
- [Put van Vlissegem](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/de-put-van-vlissegem/): Pond and natural landscape in De Haan, Belgium · 12 km
- [Paddegat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/paddegat/): Natural landscape in Varsenare, Belgium · 10 km
- [Puidebroeken](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/puidebroeken/): Natural landscape in Middelkerke, Belgium · 7.7 km
- [Reigerie](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/reigerie-van-westkerke/): Natural landscape in Oudenburg, Belgium · 9.2 km
- [Schuddebeurze](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/schuddebeurze/): Natural landscape in Lombardsijde, Belgium · 12 km
- [Aquamundo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/aquamundo/): With kids · 13 km
- [Astropolis Space Science Center](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/astropolis-space-science-center/): Observatory · 2.5 km
- [De Grote Keignaart](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/de-grote-keignaart/): Protected area · 5.4 km
- [De Zwaanhoek](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/de-zwaanhoek/): Protected area · 6.9 km
- [E9 European long distance path](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/european-long-distance-path-e9-part-belgium/): Walking path, Europe · 7.0 km
- [GR 5A Wandelronde van Vlaanderen (Noord) - Variant Oostende Havengeul](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/gr-5a-wandelronde-van-vlaanderen-noord-variant-oostende-have/): Hiking · 2.1 km

And the other 13, by what you come to do:

- **Hot springs**: [Hotel & Wellness Royal Astrid](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/hotel-wellness-royal-astrid/), [Sileau](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/sileau/)
- **Food and drink**: [Jus de Mer](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/jus-de-mer/), [Kustbrouwerij](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/kustbrouwerij/)
- **With kids**: [Kinder Boerderu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/kinder-boerderu/), [Kinderboerderij "De Lange Schuur"](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/kinderboerderij-de-lange-schuur/)
- **History**: [Maenhoudthoeve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/maenhoudthoeve/)
- **Beaches**: [Mats Beach Bar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/mats-beach-bar/)
- **Diving**: [Motor launch](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/ml-561/)
- **Nature**: [Schapenweide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/schapenweide/), [Special Area of Conservation 2](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/special-area-of-conservation-2/), [Weiden Het Pompje](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/weiden-het-pompje/)
- **Hiking**: [Streek-GR Kust](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/streek-gr-kust/)

## When to go to Oostende

The best time to visit Oostende is **April to October and December**; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 08 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 43 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 32 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 35 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 20 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 19 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 55 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 22 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 22 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 23 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 35 |
| December | Best time | 7 h 40 |

In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 40. In June, 37 of the 37 places are at their best.

When to go to Belgium in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Oostende

The nearest main airport is Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, Antwerp), 109 km as the crow flies. How to get around Belgium (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.2254%2C2.9029)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.2254%2C2.9029)

## Other towns nearby

- [Diksmuide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/diksmuide/): 36 places · 21 km
- [Bruges](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/brujas/): 140 places · 23 km
- [Tielt](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/tielt/): 34 places · 40 km
- [Zonnebeke](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/zonnebeke/): 56 places · 40 km
- [Poperinge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/poperinge/): 46 places · 47 km
- [Kortrijk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/kortrijk/): 33 places · 51 km

And all of Belgium, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Oostende?

The best known: [E9 European long distance path](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/european-long-distance-path-e9/), [Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/sint-petrus-en-pauluskerk/), [Fort Napoleon, Ostend](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/fort-napoleon/), [Lange Nelle Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/lange-nelle/), [Mu.ZEE](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/mu-zee/). In all, 37 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Oostende?

April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 40.

### How do you get to Oostende?

The nearest main airport is Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR), 109 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.2254%2C2.9029) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Oostende as the destination and these 37 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).