Art and Culture:

• Ostend is a city full of art and culture. You will find numerous artworks and murals throughout the city.

• Various festivals are organized annually, such as film, maritime, and music festivals.

• Visit the many museums and exhibitions, such as Mu.Zee, which reflects Belgian art, and the James Ensor House, home of the famous Belgian painter.

• Discover maritime history aboard the Mercator, a ship from 1930, and visit the Napoleon Fort, built in 1811, on the eastern shore of Ostend.

• In addition to concerts in the large event hall 'Het Kursaal', there are numerous restaurants and bars that keep the nightlife vibrant. In the summer, you can enjoy live music and theater by the sea.

Gastronomy:

• Sample typical Ostend shrimp croquettes in the many restaurants or get fresh fish at the Ostend fish market.

• Every Thursday there is a market at Wapenplein, Groentemarkt, and Mijnplein.

Winter Activities:

• There is also plenty to do in the winter. In October, funfair attractions are set up in the three market squares.

• On New Year's Eve, Ostend transforms into a festive city with the Silvester Gala.

• Ostend is also the carnival city par excellence on the Belgian coast, with a giant parade every year on the first weekend of March.

• Additionally, you can shop in Ostend 7 days a week, all year round.

Sport and leisure:

• On the coast, you can enjoy various (water-) sports such as sailing, surfing, and water skiing. Walkers and cyclists can explore the beautiful nature around Ostend.

• In the neighbourhood of the apartment, you will find a golf course and the Wellington Hippodrome, where horse races are held in the summer.

Feel welcome and enjoy your stay in our beautiful bohemian apartment, and discover all the wonderful things Ostend has to offer.