CITY: Ostend, Belgium
POPULATION: 68,900
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE (high/low):
ºF : JAN: 42/34 · APR: 51/40 · JUL: 67/55 · OCT: 57/46
ºC: JAN: 6/1 · APR: 10/4 · JUL: 19/12 · OCT: 13/8
Five things to see/do in Ostend: Take a walk on the Albert 1 Promenade, lined with eating/drinking establishments, most with views of the North Sea.
Visit the James Ensor house/museum, which has a good historic display of items from the artist’s life, as well as some of his work.
During the summer, Ostend becomes quite busy with people looking for some sun and fun. Popular recreational activities include sun tanning, swimming, and kite surfing.
Visit the mausoleum of the first Belgian queen – Louise Marie in the visually striking St.Petrus and Paulus church.
Take a ride on the Vlaamse Kuustraam – a tram (streetcar) that goes from the French border to the Dutch border (100 km/2.5 hours). Hop on in Ostend going in either direction and get to know the Belgian coastline.
Ostend, Belgium
Globotrip ratingTM: 7.0
The breakdown:
ATTRACTIONS: 6.7
HOTELS: 7.0
RESTAURANTS: 7.0
TRANSPORTATION: 6.9
VALUE: 7.3
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