Westhoek Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Westhoek
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Historical Center Bruges
Travellers to Historical Center Bruges praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Burg and Bruges Market Square.
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Bruges Center
Bruges Center is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Burg and Bruges City Hall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Bruges.
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Ostend City Centre
Travellers come to Ostend City Centre for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Ostend Beach and Casino Kursaal while you're in town.
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Assebroek
You might appreciate the gardens and coffee shops in Assebroek, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Minnewater and Groeningemuseum are just a few notable stops.
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Sint-Pieters
Visitors to Sint-Pieters enjoy its coffee shops, and if you want to do some exploring, Graaf Visartpark is worth a stop.
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Sint-Michiels
Sint-Michiels is noteworthy for its forests, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kinepolis Bruges and Tillegembos.
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Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 25 Oct. 2023
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Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2024
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Reviewed on 20 May 2024
Popular places to visit
Plopsaland De Panne
Bring the family to Plopsaland De Panne and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Adinkerke. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.
Ostend Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Ostend Beach during your travels in Ostend? Make time to visit the shops and monuments while you're in the area.
Bruges Market Square
This square has been a central part of Bruges for centuries, surrounded by attractions such as medieval guild buildings, the Provincial Court and the iconic Belfort.
Bruges Christmas Market
During your trip to Bruges, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Bruges Christmas Market. Discover the area's stunning cathedral or seek out its local tours.
Ypres Market Square
Browse market stalls for fish, clothes and souvenirs, and visit medieval buildings that were rescued from the rubble of World War I.
Menin Gate Memorial
Pay your respects to missing World War I heroes, the fallen soldiers whose bodies were never recovered from the battlefields of Ypres.