Frequently asked questions about amenities in Blankenberge

Dienst toerisme
Hoogstraat 2, 8370 Blankenberge
tel. +32 (0)50 636 620
email: toerisme@blankenberge.be

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In Belgium you buy or exchange gas bottles at a Primagaz dealer, at DIY stores and at some petrol stations; use the Primagaz dealer locator to find the nearest address to Blankenberge.

• Campingaz: in Belgium Primagaz also distributes the small blue Campingaz bottles.
• DIY stores: several Hubo stores sell butane and propane bottles.
• Connection: bottles from different countries do not always have the same connection; check that the bottle fits your regulator.

Free Wi-Fi is available in Blankenberge in many cafés and restaurants, in the library and at the tourist information point.

• Cafés and restaurants: places with free Wi-Fi have a sticker on the door.
• Library: during opening hours you can use the Wi-Fi with your own laptop or use one of the PCs; printing is also possible.
• Tourist information point: Hoogstraat 2; free Wi-Fi during opening hours.

Stadsbestuur Blankenberge
J.F. Kennedyplein 1
8370 Blankenberge
tel. +32 50 429942
e-mail. stadhuis@blankenberge.be
web. https://www.blankenberge.be/

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Public toilets in Blankenberge can be found along the promenade (Zeedijk), at the Pier, at the station and at the tourist information point; the toilets on the promenade are mainly open in season.

• Promenade: at the Weststraattrap (below the promenade), at King Beach West and King Beach Oost and at the Van Praethelling (near Zeedijk 33).
• Pier: at the roundabout by the Pier; wheelchair accessible.
• Season: the toilets on the promenade and at the Pier are open daily from 1 June to 15 September, and the rest of the year mainly during holidays and weekends.
• All year: at the railway station (by the platforms), at the municipal cemetery (Scharebrugstraat 114) and at the tourist information point (Hoogstraat 2) during opening hours; there are urinals next to St Anthony's Church.
• Up to date: opening hours and a map are on visit-blankenberge.be.

A traveller with a disability or impairment will find carefully collected information at the Info Point about the accessibility of various holiday destinations. Here you will find this information:

- https://www.toegankelijkreizen.be/
- https://www.westkans.be/

All local information about cycling and bicycle rental in Blankenberge is available on the cycling page: https://blankenberge.com/en/cycling.php

You can buy cycling routes at the local tourist office and the local bike rental.

Yes, many shops in Blankenberge are open on 1 November, even though All Saints' Day is a public holiday in Belgium.

• Tourist centre: on the coast, shops may also open on Sundays and public holidays; not every shop does, so check the shop's website if in doubt.
• Autumn holiday: 1 November falls in the Belgian autumn school holiday; expect it to be busy on the coast.
• Supermarkets: these often have shorter opening hours on public holidays.

Most shops, museums and attractions in Blankenberge are only closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day; many restaurants are actually open at Christmas.

• Christmas Eve (24 December): shops are usually open, often until late afternoon; many restaurants serve a Christmas menu.
• Christmas Day (25 December): public holiday; most shops, museums and attractions are closed, many restaurants are open and booking is often necessary.
• 26 December: an ordinary working day in Belgium, so shops and attractions are open.
• New Year's Eve (31 December): shops often close earlier; some restaurants are open.
• New Year's Day (1 January): public holiday; most shops are closed, some restaurants and cafés are open.
• Opening hours: check the exact times on the websites of the shops, museums and restaurants themselves.

You find all information about local restaurants in Blankenberge on: https://blankenberge.com/en/food-and-beverages.php

For an overview with information and opening hours of each restaurant in Blankenberge, we refer to the website: Resto

You indicate that you have lost or found something.

Lost something?
If you have an lost an object in (the region of) Blankenberge, you can inquire the local police station. Perhaps your item is already found.

After declaration of loss and showing your ID, you can retake your possession immediately.

Anything?
Do you have found an object (in this region), then it is your duty to do your best to give it back to the owner. If you know who the owner is, you can do this yourself. Do you not know who the owner is? You report the the item to the local police station.

All local medical facilities can be found on the Medical page: https://blankenberge.com/en/medical-addresses.php

Yes, there are several self-service launderettes in Blankenberge.

• Wassalon De Kade: Jules De Troozlaan 40, Blankenberge.
• Sunshine Wassalon: Karel Deswertlaan 31, Blankenberge.
• 't Wasserietje: Weststraat 62, Blankenberge; machines from 8 to 18 kg and an ironing roller.
• Wash.ME Blankenberger Duinen: Neptunuslaan 6, 8420 De Haan; at the Blankenberger Duinen holiday park, open day and night.
• More locations: all Wash ME launderettes in Belgium are listed in the Wash ME location finder.

If you want to get married in Blankenberge, you arrange this through the civil affairs department (Burgerzaken) of the municipality of Blankenberge.

• Declaration: first you declare your intended marriage at the municipality where one of you lives; the wedding can then take place no sooner than 14 days and no later than 6 months after the declaration.
• Living abroad: if neither of you lives in Belgium, first ask the municipality of Blankenberge whether a wedding is possible there and which documents are needed.
• Venue and date: the municipality will inform you about wedding venues, available dates and costs.
• Contact: https://www.blankenberge.be/

Yes, carnival is celebrated in style in Blankenberge, with a big carnival parade.

• More information: see carnival in Blankenberge.
• Date: on the coast the parades often take place later than elsewhere, sometimes weeks after carnival; the tourist office knows the current date and route.

All local medical facilities can be found on the Medical page: https://blankenberge.com/en/medical-addresses.php

The nearest police station is the main building of the police zone Blankenberge/Zuienkerke, Scarphoutdreef 1, 8370 Blankenberge.

• Emergency: call 101 for urgent police help or 112 if life is in danger.
• Non-urgent: call +32 50 42 98 42.
• Open: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

In Blankenberge, shops are allowed to open every Sunday. Many shops are also open on Sundays, but not all shopkeepers take advantage of this opportunity.

The standard opening hours during holidays and shopping Sundays in Blankenberge are from 12:00 to 17:00.