Westhoek, Historical region in West Flanders, Belgium.
The Westhoek territory extends across western Belgium and northern France, featuring polders, coastal dunes, and wooded ridges along the North Sea.
During World War I, the region became a central battlefield, with numerous military cemeteries and memorials now standing as reminders of the conflicts.
West Flemish dialect remains the primary language in Belgian Westhoek, while French has become dominant in the French section of the region.
Visitors can explore the region through an extensive network of cycling paths connecting historical sites, museums, and traditional villages.
The area called Bachten de Kupe, west of the IJzer River, contains preserved farmlands where traditional agricultural methods continue.
Location: West Flanders
GPS coordinates: 50.94824,2.78571
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:42
Caesarsboom
4.5 km
De Blankaart
6.1 km
Knokkebrug
4 km
Old Town Hall, Lo
4.4 km
Blankaartkasteel
7.2 km
Sint-Pieterskerk
4.5 km
Kasteel van Merkem
4.5 km
Automuseum Old Timer Bossaert
4.1 km
Beukelaremolen, Merkem
4.6 km
Westpoort
4.5 km
Canada Farm Cemetery
6.7 km
Sint-Bavokerk
4.5 km
Machuutmolen
4.3 km
Kasteel Vilain
288 m
Sint-Bartholomeuskerk
4.5 km
Markeymolen
4.8 km
Blauwe Molen
6.5 km
Ferme-Olivier Cemetery
7.1 km
Meestermolen, Oostvleteren
4.3 km
Sint-Martinuskerk
5.3 km
Kapel Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Langewade
5.3 km
Sint-Pieterskerk
5.8 km
Sint-Leonarduskerk
4.9 km
Bust of Sidronius Hosschius
4.8 km
Sint-Rectrudiskerk
5.3 km
Saint Barnabas Church
1.9 km
Vogelkijktoren De Otter
6.7 km
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