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Things to Do in Ostend, Belgium

If you are looking for something fun to do on your visit to Ostend, there are a number of things to do. From visiting the city's promenade to soaking in its neo-Gothic architecture, there is a lot to see and do in this coastal city.

Casino Kursaal Oostende

The Casino Kursaal Oostende is one of the largest casinos in Europe. It is located in Oostende, Belgium. The Casino Oostende is part of the Partouche group. It has a large casino floor, with over 100 gaming machines and several table games. It also has a restaurant and poker room.

The Casino Kursaal Oostende is a popular destination amongst tourists. It is open to guests 21 years or older. It has a large 25,000 square foot casino floor. It is owned by Casino Oostende, a Belgian company.

The Casino Kursaal Oostende was originally built in 1877. It was remodeled in the mid-2000s. The remodeled building features multiple functional spaces, including an erehal with seating for 1500. The casino also has a number of other features. It hosts concerts and other special events.

Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk

A Neo-Gothic church, Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk is a major landmark in Ostend. It is 70 meters long and 72 meters tall. It is the city's main Catholic church.

It was designed by Louis de la Censerie, and built in 1901-1905. The building features a mausoleum for Belgian first queen Louise-Marie. It also contains a statue of Mary and baby Jesus.

The main altar is a marble sculpture featuring 4 evangelists and four reliefs. There is also a marble pulpit. The spires on the towers are 72 metres high. The church is decorated with stained glass windows. There are also sound holes in the walls.

The Votive church was a major inspiration for the Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk. It started the Gothic revival movement in Europe. The neo-Gothic Votive Church in Vienna was a big influence.

Leopoldpark

If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, take a trip to Ostend. You'll find this charming town easily accessible by train from some of Belgium's biggest cities. The area is also home to the North Sea Beer Festival, the country's largest outdoor beer festival. There are also a number of bars and restaurants in the Market Place, which is a great place to enjoy a quiet drink.

The Leopoldpark in Ostend is a lovely oppervlakte, or park, in the middle of the town. It's a lovely place to visit with your kids and the perfect setting for a family picnic. It's been built over the old city walls and was designed by Louis Fuchs.

There's plenty to see in the park. It has plenty of open space and well-defined pathways. You'll also find a number of play areas, a cafe-restaurant, and a zoo. The lake in the centre is also home to an ice rink.

Kusltram

The Kusttram is a coastal tramline that runs from the Belgian city of Ostend to the Dutch village of Knokke. The route is 68 km long and crosses through various towns along the Belgian North Sea.

The tram runs at a speed of about 78 kph (48 mph). The journey takes around two and a half hours. The route starts near the railway station of Knokke and passes through many seaside resorts. The line carries over 15 million passengers a year.

The line is made up of 70 stops. The majority of the stops are in the coastal towns. The service runs every 20 minutes during the winter and every 10 minutes during the summer. Tickets are sold at "Lijnwinkel" stores, newsstands and the De Lijn transit website. You can also buy combination tickets that allow you to access Plopsaland/Plopsaqua. The ticket price is 4 euro for a day and 6 euro for a weekend.

Atlantic Wall Museum

If you're looking for an interactive and educational experience, you've come to the right place. The Atlantic Wall Museum in Ostend is a well done display, featuring a variety of artifacts, both real and acoommunal. It's one of the most visited places in Belgium and is just a hop, skip and a jump from Ostend-Bruges Airport. It's worth a visit, especially if you're into history, architecture, art or beer. In fact, if you're in town on a Sunday, you might want to book a table at Ensorito Trattoria and see how they put the best of the Belgian beers on the table for you.

The Museum of the Atlantic Wall, also referred to as the osm, is situated in Battery Todt, a WWII fortification that was part of the famous "Sea Lion" defense scheme, and is an architectural landmark in its own right. There's a plethora of activities to keep you occupied in the ol' town, but for the most part, you'll be left to your own devices.