Ypres, Belgium

Top things to do in Ypres

14 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Landmark

Ypres Cloth Hall

Iconic medieval cloth hall and UNESCO World Heritage site in Ypres, rebuilt after WWI, now housing the In Flanders Fields Museum.

Religious site

St Martin's Cathedral, Ypres

Gothic cathedral in Ypres rebuilt after WWI, known for its striking architecture and carillon concerts.

Landmark

Menin Gate

A solemn war memorial in Ypres, Belgium, honoring missing Commonwealth soldiers and hosting the daily Last Post ceremony.

Entertainment

Bellewaerde

A family-friendly theme park and zoo in Ypres, Belgium, featuring roller coasters, water rides, and animal exhibits.

Museum

Passchendaele Museum

A museum in Zonnebeke, near Ypres, dedicated to the Battle of Passchendaele, with immersive exhibits and a preserved dugout.

Landmark

Langemark German war cemetery

A solemn German war cemetery from WWI near Ypres, featuring a mass grave and memorial to over 44,000 soldiers.

Landmark

Tyne Cot

The largest Commonwealth war cemetery in the world, with nearly 12,000 graves and a memorial to over 34,000 missing soldiers.

Sight

Kemmelberg

A hill near Ypres with panoramic views, WWI battle sites, and a memorial to French and Belgian troops.

Landmark

Saint Julien Memorial

Canadian war memorial with a striking Brooding Soldier statue, commemorating the 2nd Battle of Ypres.

Museum

Sanctuary Wood Museum Hill 62

Private museum with WWI artifacts, trench replicas, and preserved battlefield landscape from the Battle of Hill 62.

Museum

Museum Godshuis Belle

Museum in a 13th-century almshouse showcasing local history and art collections in Ypres.

Landmark

Welsh Memorial Park, Ypres

A peaceful memorial park in Ypres honoring Welsh soldiers who fought in WWI, featuring a stone monument and serene grounds.

Religious site

Abbey of Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Nieuwe Plant

A 13th-century former abbey in Ypres, now a church and cultural center with a historic garden.

Museum

In Flanders Fields Museum

Award-winning museum in Ypres's Cloth Hall exploring WWI history through personal stories and immersive exhibits.

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