Bruges is a medieval trading city laced with canals, with an almost completely preserved historic centre. The old town has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000 and is just a quarter of an hour by train from the coast. What can you expect at Bruges? - History: Through the Zwin, medieval Bruges had access to the sea ...
Ostend is the largest city on the Belgian coast and is called the queen of seaside resorts. A royal past, a fishing port, the art of James Ensor and a long promenade give the city its character. What can you expect at Ostend? - History: Ostend received city rights around 1265 and endured one of the bloodiest sieges of the ...
Ypres is a rebuilt medieval cloth town in the Westhoek and the symbol of the Western Front of the First World War. Every evening at 8pm the Last Post sounds at the Menin Gate. What can you expect at Ypres? - History: In the Middle Ages Ypres was a wealthy cloth town. During the First World War it was completely destroyed ...
Sluis is a small fortified town in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, right by the Belgian border. It is known as a cosy shopping town full of boutiques, restaurants and terraces, and has the only belfry in the Netherlands. What can you expect at Sluis? - History: Sluis grew up around 1270 as an outer port of Bruges on the Zwin and ...
Ghent is a lively university and port city where the Leie and Scheldt meet. Its medieval skyline with three towers, a large car-free centre and a strong reputation for food and veggie dishes make it a top destination. What can you expect at Ghent? - History: In the 13th century Ghent was Europe's leading centre for ...
Knokke-Heist is Belgium's most upmarket seaside resort, on the Dutch border. Art galleries, the villas of Het Zoute, some 11 kilometres of beach and the Zwin nature reserve make it a varied destination. What can you expect at Knokke-Heist? - Nature: Het Zwin is a tidal area on the border with thousands of migratory birds, ...
