About Ostend
Ostend grew from a fishing town to a harbor city. It became the seaside resort it is today when royalty began visiting in the 19C.
Interesting locations are the Casino and Fort Napoleon. Ostend is also famous for its sea-side esplanade, including the Royal Galleries of Ostend, pier, and fine-sand beaches. The Mercator, the ex training sailing ship for Belgian merchant navy officers, is now open to the public to view. Near the beach is a well-preserved section of the fortified Atlantic Wall, open to the public as the Atlantic Wall Open Air Museum located in Raversijde. You can wander the little streets around Het Vissersplein. At certain times there are local markets in the streets and in the summer the Vissersplein has music festivals. The Vissersplein has many brasseries where you can sit outside and have a drink.
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C-Hotels Andromeda
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With its beautiful location on the beach, the 4-star Andromeda Hotel offers guests a 110 m² swimming pool, spa bath and fitness area for free.
The hotel rooms are spacious and nicely decorated. Half of the rooms on offer have sea view and a private terrace.
The key sights of Bruges, including the Gruut Huys Museum and De Halve Maan Brewery, are 30 minutes away by car.
On sunny days, you can enjoy the weather on the terrace or watch the sunset with a drink. Read more...
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Attractions in Ostend
- Historic Center, Ostend
- James Ensor House, Ostend
- Art Museum of the Sea, Ostend
- The Mercator, Ostend
- Leopold Park, Ostend












