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Ostend, Belgium

Top things to do in Ostend

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

Park & nature
Park & nature4

Leopoldpark

165 reviews

A peaceful urban park in Ostend with a pond, playground, and walking paths, ideal for a leisurely stroll or family outing.

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What is the most visited attraction in Ostend?

Leopoldpark draws the most traveler reviews of anywhere we track in Ostend, with 165 of them, rated 4.0 out of 5. Review volume is the closest honest proxy we have for how many people actually turn up, so it is what this list is ranked by.

Which place in Ostend do visitors rate highest?

Cultuurcentrum De Grote Post holds the highest rating in Ostend among places with a meaningful number of reviews, at 4.0 out of 5 from 96 reviews. It is less busy than Leopoldpark, which is often exactly why it scores better.

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Entertainment
Entertainment4

Cultuurcentrum De Grote Post

96 reviews

A dynamic cultural center in Ostend hosting concerts, theater, and exhibitions in a historic building.

Landmark
Landmark4

The Sea

29 reviews

The expansive North Sea beachfront in Ostend, perfect for walking, swimming, and enjoying seaside cafes along the promenade.

Fort Plassendale
Landmark

Fort Plassendale

17th-century fort turned recreational park in Ostend.

Mu.ZEE
Museum

Mu.ZEE

Discover Belgian modern and contemporary art from 1850 onward at this seaside museum in Ostend.

Hippodrome Wellington
Entertainment

Hippodrome Wellington

A historic horse racing track and versatile event venue in Ostend, hosting races, concerts, and festivals since 1883.

Fort Napoleon, Ostend
Museum

Fort Napoleon, Ostend

A pentagonal early 19th-century fort turned museum and event space in Ostend, offering panoramic views and military history exhibits.

Lange Nelle Lighthouse
Landmark

Lange Nelle Lighthouse

A 57-meter-tall lighthouse with panoramic views of the Ostend coast and North Sea.

Ten Putte Abbey
Religious site

Ten Putte Abbey

Ruins of a Cistercian abbey set in a peaceful park in Ostend.

Mercator (ship)
Museum

Mercator (ship)

Step aboard a historic three-masted barque that once trained Belgian sailors, now a floating museum in Ostend's harbor.

Japanese Garden of Ostend
Park & nature

Japanese Garden of Ostend

A serene traditional Japanese garden within Ostend's city park, featuring koi ponds and a tea house.

Raversijde
Museum

Raversijde

Raversijde is an open-air museum in Ostend featuring reconstructed medieval houses and a coastal defense site.

Royal Galleries of Ostend
Landmark

Royal Galleries of Ostend

A covered seaside promenade built for King Leopold II, offering elegant strolls with sea views.

Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk
Religious site

Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk

Marvel at the neo-Gothic grandeur of Ostend's main Catholic church, dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul.

Equestrian statue of Leopold II, Ostend
Landmark

Equestrian statue of Leopold II, Ostend

A prominent equestrian statue of King Leopold II on Ostend's seafront, commemorating his role in the city's development.

Coast Tram
Outdoor & fun

Coast Tram

The Coast Tram is the world's longest tram line, running along the Belgian coast from De Panne to Knokke-Heist.

Walraversijde
Museum

Walraversijde

Walraversijde is an archaeological site of a medieval fishing village with reconstructed buildings, located in Ostend.

Abbey of St. Peter in Oudenburg
Religious site

Abbey of St. Peter in Oudenburg

Historic Benedictine abbey with a museum and serene gardens in Ostend.