What to do and see in Ostend, Flanders: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

May 9, 2022 Janette Largent

Ostend (Dutch: Oostende [oːstˈɛndə]; French: Ostende [ɔstɑ̃d]; German: Ostende [ʔɔstˈʔɛndə]) is a Belgian coastal city and municipality, located in the province of West Flanders. It comprises the boroughs of Mariakerke, Raversijde, Stene and Zandvoorde, and the city of Ostend proper – the largest on the Belgian coast.
Restaurants in Ostend

1. Exposure Value

Jules Peurquaetstraat 82, Ostend 8400 Belgium +32 59 70 49 13 [email protected] http://www.yvon.be
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Exposure Value

A House of Photography : 4 qualitiy expositions a season (October to april), continuous a very valuable old photomaterial expsosition, an interesting library of photobooks, a place to drink something after a walk on the beach in an authentic atmosphere. In other words : the place to be for photography lovers! Before coming, check if there is an exposition!

2. Flight 90

Monacoplein 2-9, Ostend 8400 Belgium +32 496 70 70 21 [email protected] http://oostende.flight-90.be
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Flight 90

We like to give people a good night out! Having fun, drinking something, getting crazy! Every weekend is another destination!

3. Timescape Escape Games

Torhoutsesteenweg 195, Ostend 8400 Belgium +32 486 07 01 75 [email protected] http://www.timescape.be
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5.0 based on 28 reviews

Timescape Escape Games

Timescape Escape Games Oostende

Reviewed By JNDsmdt - Bruges, Belgium

Fun escape room! We did the quarantine escape room last Saturday and really had a great time. The rooms were lifelike decorated and we had to put on costumes to really identify ourselves within the scenario. The puzzels are fun, not the most difficult, but everyone had their riddles and tasks so teamwork was necessary. Would certainly recommend this escape room!! We'll certainly go back when the second room opens.

4. Museumschip Amandine

Vindictivelaan 35-Z, Ostend 8400 Belgium +32 494 51 43 35 http://www.zeilschipmercator.be/amandine/
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4.5 based on 257 reviews

Museumschip Amandine

Reviewed By Bubbles73uk - Weedon Bec, United Kingdom

I'm not all that interested in fishing, but my visit to the Amandine ended up being one of my favourite attractions in Ostend. Located right near the port, Amandine sailed her last journey in 1995 & is now an enjoyable little museum showing you what life would be like on a fishing vessel in extreme conditions. Fishing in the cold, stormy waters of the south coast of Iceland for months at a time was both physically & emotionally exhausting. The heroic fishermen of Ostend worked long hours, & lived & worked togeter 24/7 in tight quarters. So why did they do it? The catches consiting mainly of Cod, Haddock, Pollack, Red Mullet, Red Sea Bream, Flounder & Scottish Plaice were HUGE - much bigger than what was found in the North Sea. My visit to the Amandine made me realise that I had never really thought about what life would be like on a fishing vessel, let alone one in extreme conditions. I love museums that make you think about things you hadn't previously considered & this one did, so was a worthwhile experience.

5. The Green Man

Koningsstraat 64, Ostend 8400 Belgium +32 476 30 55 01 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

The Green Man

6. Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul

Sint-Petrus & Paulusplein, Ostend Belgium +32 59 80 55 00 http://www.sacred-destinations.com/belgium/ostend-st-petrus-en-paulus-kerk
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4.5 based on 445 reviews

Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul

Reviewed By Bubbles73uk - Weedon Bec, United Kingdom

A beautiful neo-gothic-style church built in 1907, with soaring spires & distinctive stained-glass windows. It certainly has the wow factor with very ornate stone work, and splendid flying buttresses.

7. Bar La Fayette

Langestraat 12, Ostend 8400 Belgium
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4.5 based on 78 reviews

Bar La Fayette

8. Zeilschip Mercator

Vindictivelaan, Ostend 8400 Belgium +32 494 51 43 35 http://www.zeilschipmercator.be
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4.5 based on 387 reviews

Zeilschip Mercator

Reviewed By Bubbles73uk - Weedon Bec, United Kingdom

This Three-Master ship is anchored in the marina in front of the train station, & was a seagoing ambassador. It attracted a lot of attention at world exhibitions & ceremonies. It also participated in numerous races & won the Oslo-Ostend race, Some consider it to be the crown jewel of Ostend! The ship is in very good condition, but there are some steep steps during the tour, so if you struggle with mobility in any way, I suggest you avoid going on board.

9. Stadsbrouwerij 't Koelschip Oostende - Blonde Kuif

Van Iseghemlaan 101, Ostend 8400 Belgium +32 494 24 62 57 [email protected] http://www.citybreweryostend.com
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4.5 based on 28 reviews

Stadsbrouwerij 't Koelschip Oostende - Blonde Kuif

Great shop with rare & special beers, also the beer brewed by the owner. Take cash, no (credit) cards accepted. Stefan Massart

10. Church of Capuchins

Kapucijnenstraat 1, Ostend 8400 Belgium
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Church of Capuchins

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