Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Ostend

Ostend is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 69,011 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit — 52 churches, 42 forts & heritage, 10 museums and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Praalgraf Koningin Louise-Marie (2 km), Sint-Pieterstoren (2 km) and Leopoldpark (2 km).

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

Ostend at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 69,011
Coordinates
51.2155° N, 2.9270° E
Places within 50 km
136 (136 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 Ostend

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ostend: 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 Ostend

122 churches within 100 km of Ostend. The closest is Dominicanenkerk (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ostend

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ostend. The closest is Sint-Pieterstoren (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Ostend

29 museums within 100 km of Ostend. The closest is Romeins Archeologisch Museum (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ostend

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ostend. The closest is Uitkerkse Polder (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Ostend

17 parks within 100 km of Ostend. The closest is Leopoldpark (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Ostend

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ostend. The closest is Praalgraf Koningin Louise-Marie (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Ostend

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ostend
  2. 2 km Praalgraf Koningin Louise-Marie · beach, Flanders
  3. 1 km Sint-Pieterstoren · heritage site, Flanders
  4. 1 km Dominicanenkerk · church, Flanders
  5. 1 km Leopoldpark · park, Flanders
  6. 4 km Sint-Annakerk · church, Flanders
  7. 2 km Back to Ostend

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How to reach Ostend

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ostend by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches52122Dominicanenkerk (2 km)
    Forts & heritage4277Sint-Pieterstoren (2 km)
    Museums1029Romeins Archeologisch Museum (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1120Uitkerkse Polder (20 km)
    Parks917Leopoldpark (2 km)
    Beaches & coast810Praalgraf Koningin Louise-Marie (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints17Spioenkop (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Kraenepoel (52 km)
    Other attractions14King Albert I Monument (19 km)
    Buddhist sites02Abdij van Middelburg (72 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Ganzepoot (19 km)
    Treks11European Long Distance Path E9 - B-nl (30 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mosquée Tawhid (62 km)

    Ostend: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ostend?

    Praalgraf Koningin Louise-Marie (beach, about 2 km), Sint-Pieterstoren (heritage site, about 2 km), Leopoldpark (park, about 2 km), Dominicanenkerk (church, about 2 km), Sint-Annakerk (church, about 2 km), Kapucijnenkerk (church, about 3 km).

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

    136 places on Spotwander: 52 churches, 42 forts & heritage, 10 museums, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Ostend?

    Dominicanenkerk, about 2 km by road; Sint-Annakerk (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ostend?

    Sint-Pieterstoren, about 2 km by road; Fort Napoleon (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ostend?

    Romeins Archeologisch Museum, about 8 km by road; City Hall (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ostend?

    Start in Ostend, visit Praalgraf Koningin Louise-Marie, then Sint-Pieterstoren, then Dominicanenkerk, then Leopoldpark, then Sint-Annakerk, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ostend?

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

    Towns near Ostend

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