Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Bredene

Bredene is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 14,862 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 52 churches, 40 forts & heritage, 9 museums and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Fort Napoleon (4 km), Lange Nelle (4 km) and Praalgraf Koningin Louise-Marie (5 km).

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Bredene, Belgium
Bredene, Flanders district, Belgium. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bredene at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 14,862
Coordinates
51.2349° N, 2.9756° E
Places within 50 km
134 (134 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Bredene

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bredene: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Bredene

122 churches within 100 km of Bredene. The closest is Kapucijnenkerk (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bredene

76 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bredene. The closest is Fort Napoleon (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Bredene

29 museums within 100 km of Bredene. The closest is Romeins Archeologisch Museum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bredene

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bredene. The closest is Uitkerkse Polder (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Bredene

17 parks within 100 km of Bredene. The closest is Leopoldpark (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Bredene

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bredene. The closest is Lange Nelle (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Bredene

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bredene
  2. 4 km Fort Napoleon · fort, Flanders
  3. 1 km Lange Nelle · beach, Flanders
  4. 1 km Kapucijnenkerk · church, Flanders
  5. 1 km Sint-Pieterstoren · heritage site, Flanders
  6. 1 km Praalgraf Koningin Louise-Marie · beach, Flanders
  7. 5 km Back to Bredene

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How to reach Bredene

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    Within 15 km of Bredene

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bredene by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches52122Kapucijnenkerk (5 km)
    Forts & heritage4076Fort Napoleon (4 km)
    Museums929Romeins Archeologisch Museum (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1122Uitkerkse Polder (15 km)
    Parks917Leopoldpark (5 km)
    Beaches & coast89Lange Nelle (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints17Spioenkop (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Kraenepoel (49 km)
    Other attractions14King Albert I Monument (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Ganzepoot (24 km)
    Treks11European Long Distance Path E9 - B-nl (25 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mosquée Tawhid (64 km)
    Buddhist sites01Abdij van Middelburg (67 km)

    Bredene: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bredene?

    Fort Napoleon (fort, about 4 km), Lange Nelle (beach, about 4 km), Praalgraf Koningin Louise-Marie (beach, about 5 km), Sint-Pieterstoren (heritage site, about 5 km), Kapucijnenkerk (church, about 5 km), Dominicanenkerk (church, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bredene?

    134 places on Spotwander: 52 churches, 40 forts & heritage, 9 museums, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Bredene?

    Kapucijnenkerk, about 5 km by road; Dominicanenkerk (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bredene?

    Fort Napoleon, about 4 km by road; Sint-Pieterstoren (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Bredene?

    Romeins Archeologisch Museum, about 7 km by road; City Hall (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bredene?

    Start in Bredene, visit Fort Napoleon, then Lange Nelle, then Kapucijnenkerk, then Sint-Pieterstoren, then Praalgraf Koningin Louise-Marie, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bredene?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Bredene

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bredene’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bredene on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.