Blankenberge, Coastal city in West Flanders, Belgium
Description
Blankenberge is a harbor town on the Belgian coast with a wide sandy beach running beside a busy waterfront promenade filled with restaurants and cafés. A modern marina lies right by the water and accommodates sailboats and fishing vessels.
History
The town began in the 11th century as a small fishing settlement and grew into a busy trade port before industry declined. The harbor built in 1871 marked a turning point when the town shifted toward welcoming visitors and leisure travelers.
Culture
The Belle Époque Centre displays artworks and architectural details reflecting the character of this coastal town in the early 1900s. The buildings along the beachfront promenade tell stories of wealthy living and the design tastes of that era.
Practical
The town is reachable by direct trains from Brussels, and a coastal tram connects it with nearby beach towns. The beach and waterfront promenade are easy to reach on foot, and parking is available near the main areas.
Did you know?
The Lustige Velodrome, a wooden cycling track from 1933, invites visitors to ride specialized racing bicycles, an unusual experience on the Belgian coast. This historic venue keeps alive a form of entertainment that is rarely found elsewhere.
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Sea Life Blankenberge
1.2 km
Belgium Pier
1.2 km
ZOO Serpentarium
1 km
Monument to Lippens and De Bruyne
667 m
Paravang
802 m
Blankenberge lighthouse
1.3 km
Marina Blankenberge
1.1 km
Saint Roch's Church
495 m
Uitkerkse Polder
1.9 km
Saint Anthony Abbot's Church
70 m
Old Town Hall
502 m
Karmelietessenklooster
458 mZeebos
2.3 km
Saint Amand's Church
1.1 km
Kasteel van Uitkerke
999 m
Blankenberge water tower
735 mZuivelmuseum
1.6 km
Sint-Jobskapelletje
2.9 km
Monument Voor Een Saltimbanque
848 m
Maantjes Kapelletje
947 m
Baby’s
619 m
Hendrik Conscience memorial
563 m
De luchthapper
1.2 km
Scharebrug
2.3 km
Frontkapel
773 mBelle Epoque Centrum Blankenberge
480 mScenic viewpoint
1.3 kmScenic viewpoint
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