Things to do & places to visit in West Flanders Province, Flanders, Belgium

West Flanders Province province in , Belgium. Timezone: Europe/Brussels, current date and time: Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 3:35.

Top things to do (10)

Top places to visit (11 attractions)

5.0 Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917 (1.037 reviews)
- A must see
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums

The Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917 presents the story of the First World War, with a particular emphasis on the Battle of Passchendaele. This battle in 1917 is known as one of the most horrific battles from the First World War, with almost 600,000 casualties for a movement of the frontline of only eight kilometres. The MMP1917 focuses on the visitor's experience with a replica dugout (underground shelter) and trenches. Using authentic letters, uniforms, video clips ... both young and old get an insight into how life must have been on and around the battlefields. The youngest visitors can go explore on their own with Lisa, Louis and their little friend Maurice, the museum rat. Lisa and Louis visit their grandfather, who collects WWI stuff in the chateau of Zonnebeke. Maurice takes the children on a discovery tour of the museum with the help of a folding map and an audio play. Along the way, they carry out fun assignments. Last admission: 4.30 pm. See more..
4.5 Torture Museum Oude Steen (1.478 reviews)
- Well worth visiting
Wednesday: 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM Speciality Museums • History Museums

Torture Museum the "Old Stone" is one of the oldest prisons in Europe restored into a museum offering the visitor an impressive collection of artifacts and dramatic, life realistic wax figures which will give the visitor an unforgettable impression on a controversial system of torture where the end, Justice, justified the means. See more..
4.5 Stadhuis (1.262 reviews)
- Remarkable Gothic Hall at Stadhuis
Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings

Bruges' City Hall (1376) is one of the oldest in the Low Countries. It is from here that the city has been governed for more than 600 years. An absolute masterpiece is the Gothic Hall, with its late 19th-century murals and polychrome vault. The adjoining historic hall calls up the city council's history with a number of authentic documents and works of art. A multimedia exhibition on the ground floor illustrates the evolution of the Burg Square. See more..
4.5 Market Square (945 reviews)
- Beautiful square with a great Saturday market
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Beautiful city, very atmospheric. We felt welcomed wherever we visited and will visit again. The square is both a meeting point and focal point en route to the Menin Gate. Wonderfully rebuilt after the First World War. See more..
4.5 Hooge Crater Museum (777 reviews)
- Excellent WW1 Museum and Restaurant
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums

Full scale reconstructions of war scenes, an extended collection of weapons, war equipment and photos make this museum to a true must-see!The chapel, in which the museum is located, dates back from the early twenties. This chapel was built directly across the Hooge Crater cemetery in memory of the many fallen soldiers on the battle fields of ‘Hooge’ over a period of 4 years. Rare military clothing of the troops, that where fighting in the ‘Ypres Salient’ (Ieperboog) are exposed in glass displays. Also you can see some full scale scenes of the Great War battle fields, very authentically reproduced. The theme of the scenes is very divers: German bunkers, British trenches and full scale horses with cavalry troops on their backs. See more..
4.5 Quai du Rosaire / Rozenhoedkaai (576 reviews)
- Iconic photo taking location in Bruges
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Piers & Boardwalks

Rozenhoedkaai (Rosary Quay) is a short stretch of the Dijver Canal situated between Nepomucenus Bridge and the sharp bend in the canal. This is a hugely popular spot for photo taking in Bruges. In addition to the lovely canal, visitors have view of the delightful medieval style buildings large hanging willow and Belfort in the distance. You will see numerous boats passing by at this location as well as large crowds throughout the day as everyone wants to capture this Bruges postcard picture at Rozenhoedkaai. If you want to enjoy the area more peacefully, come first thing in the morning or in the evenings when the crowds leave. It is a lovely place at night as the buildings across the canal are lit up well with good lighting. See more..
4.5 St Bonifacius Bridge (565 reviews)
- Magical and romantic
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Bridges

Legend has it that if you cross this bridge in 15 seconds, the first person you see at the other end will be the one that you’ll marry. No wonder the stately Church of our Lady is situated next to the Boniface Bridge, ready to receive the next couple at the altar! Being the most famous and most photogenic bridge in Bruges, this brick and stone bridge is perpetually crowded with everyone wanting to take a selfie and cross it in 15 seconds. The surrounding views are simply fabulous and you could certainly feel the magical and romantic atmosphere as you wander around the area. See more..
4.0 Bruges Beer Experience (Bruges Beer Museum) (1.839 reviews) from $13.13
- 5 days away
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

At the Bruges Beer Experience you discover the most fascinating aspects of beer in a fun and innovative way. The iPad Mini takes you deep into the rich world of beer... You learn about the history of beer, from its beginnings until the present day, beer in Bruges, Trappist beers, beer types and brewing processes. You can taste, smell and feel every beer ingredient. Which of their properties are beneficial to our health? You interactively learn what role women played in the world of beer, how to combine a gastronomic dish with the right beer and what the history of beer is in your country. After the museum visit you get to taste the different beer types and styles. The price of admission includes a tasting of 15cl of three beers of your choice. See more..
4.0 Plopsaland De Panne (1.486 reviews)
- Amazing- but soooo expensive for food and drink.
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks

Come celebrating with us, and enjoy even more live shows, even more Meet & Greets and even more animations. And don't forget the more than 50 enchanting outdoor and indoor attractions, including the brand-new DinoSplash! There's something for everyone! The little ones can enjoy their favourite outdoor attractions or the fully enclosed Mayaland. A spectacular Bumba or Maya Show in the Plopsa Theatre is the highlight of the day. Those who love a challenge can dare to go on an adventurous ride on the brand-new DinoSplash, through a prehistoric landscape with lifelike, moving dinosaurs and swirling volcanoes. In need of even more thrills? Whizz along the rails of the wooden Heidi The Ride rollercoaster at over 70 km/h, zoom from 0 to 90 km/h in only 2 seconds as you ride the spectacular Anubis The Ride, drop down 30 meters into the water with the SuperSplash or dare the rocks of the Big Wave. See more..
4.0 The Kusttram (1.270 reviews)
- RIde on time
Trams

The Kusttram runs from De Panne to Knokke. I visited in January 2023 and there was a service every 15 minutes which is quite impressive for an off peak service. There are lots of stops along the way and trams are clean and bright. You have to buy a ticket before you get on from the stops and can pay buy card to ride. You can get a one way ticket or a day ticket which are really reasonably priced. It's a great way to travel along the coast of Belgium. See more..
4.0 Bellewaerde Park (1.246 reviews)
- Bellewaerde Park
Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Zoos

Bellewaerde - that's three trips in one day! Where can you go for a fun day out for the whole family? Bellewaerde, of course! Enjoy thrilling rides, marvel at exotic animals and relax in stunningly beautiful surroundings: Bellewaerde has it all! See more..