Port and seaside town Zeebrugge
World port, authentic fishing town or seaside town? In Zeebrugge, you don't have to compromise. You've got the best of both worlds: vibrant and lively history combined with relaxing fun on the biggest beach on the Coast.
What's more, the train stops right at the beach. Your day out starts right there and then How about shrimp with your beer instead of nuts, and ready to sample the infectious folksy vibe? This is just one example of the unique mix of sights and sounds that characterise Zeebrugge.
Things to do in Zeebrugge
Bruges Triennial and Beaufort24
It is still a bit too early in spring for true beach weather. But don't let that hold you back from turning up to ‘Bruges-on-Sea'.
Did you know the old Fish Auction site went through a genuine transformation? The building of the former maritime theme park and the entire Seafront site currently offer a varied mix: a range of restaurants, a coffee bar, shops – chocolate, clothing, a Kringwinkel (second-hand shop) – as well as a unique bouldering hall with 585 square metres of climbing pleasure.
You can also board Captain Blue from near here. During this harbour cruise lasting around 75 minutes, you will pass by the naval base, the immense Pierre Vandamme lock, the gas terminal, the wind turbine fleet, cruise and dredging ships and the Tern Island – a peninsula where a large breeding colony of terns lives.
Back on shore, you can go and look at the artwork of Beaufort24 – the triennial open-air exhibition along the Belgian Coast – at the Sint-Donaas Park. The beach near Zeedijk 34, in turn, is the location where amblers will be impressed by the Triennial creation by British artist Ivan Morison.