Oostende Local Customs

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Museums

Museums, Oostende

 5 Reviews  THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS. Different works of art from Ostend such as Ensor, Permeke, Spilliaert, Finch, De Clerck, etc.. there’s a large variety of works from Belgian masters from 1830 until... 

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Fort Napoleon

Fort Napoleon, Oostende

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Newyearsdive

Newyearsdive, Oostende

 benidormone Says:  Every year at the beginning of January the newyearsdive takes place at the beach of Oostende. In recent years it has become a big media event. Its also... 

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Paulusfeesten

Paulusfeesten, Oostende

 singel Says:  Some 20 years ago a group of friends found it a pity that Christmas happens in wintertime, so you can't celebrate outside. They started celebrating Christmas in... 

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Beach Houses

Beach Houses, Oostende

 singel Says:  In the month of april, locals can bid in a kind of auction for the rent of a small beach cabine. It costs up to 1000 euro's (and more). Some people even have a... 

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THIS MUST BE YOUR FIRST STOP.....

THIS MUST BE YOUR FIRST STOP....., Oostende

 eden_teuling Says:  Always go here first and your stay will be a piece of cake!!!! and as nice........and please, don't forget to send me a piece........postcards are so welcome... 

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mmmmm eating related? I better...

mmmmm eating related? I better..., Oostende

 irisbe Says:  mmmmm eating related? I better put it again in the cultural tips !Along the kay, you can find a lot of these little markets who sell all kinds of fish.The sport... 

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Eating goes with meeting !And...

Eating goes with meeting !And..., Oostende

 irisbe Says:  Eating goes with meeting !And it is one of our most famous cultural occupations!Visit the resto-section! 

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It seems to be a habbit at...

It seems to be a habbit at..., Oostende

 irisbe Says:  It seems to be a habbit at Oostende that the host has to take care the guest are getting fed ! (don't mix with getting fed up, that is something different)Good... 

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well ok...we had the cultural...

well ok...we had the cultural..., Oostende

 irisbe Says:  well ok...we had the cultural tip of eating of how to shop on the marketnow we missed this very important one!the drinking!!!You can't make a walk unless you... 

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Office de Promotion du Tourisme

Office de Promotion du Tourisme, Oostende

 grayfo Says:  Monacoplein 28400 Ostend in front of the Casino-Kursaal email info@toerisme-oostende.be 

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Coming events

Coming events, Oostende

 patrikske Says:  OOSTENDE - coming events :Very soon. 

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North Sea Aquarium

North Sea Aquarium, Oostende

 patrikske Says:  North Sea Aquarium - The North Sea is home to an amazing variety of sea life and this aquarium in Ostend is a fantastic place to see it. LOCATION : Visserskaai. 

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Ronald_T's Local Custom Tip

Ronald_T's Local Custom Tip, Oostende

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The japanese garden, opened...

The japanese garden, opened..., Oostende

 MATIM Says:  The japanese garden, opened his doors last year. 

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Don't sit next to this guy on...

Don't sit next to this guy on..., Oostende

 budapest8 Says:  Don't sit next to this guy on the boat! 

Top 3 Hotels in Oostende

Ostend Hotel

 1 Review and 66 Opinions  The hotel is a perfect choice for families with children. 

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Prado

 1 Review and 19 Opinions  Suggested to us by the very helpful tourist information office close by (see later tip). Friendly... 

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Andromeda Hotel &Thalassa

 1 Review and 33 Opinions  The hotelowner is clearly an artlover: everywher you look from hall to topmost floor, there are... 

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Q:  What is the shortest train to get from Paris to Oostende and then on to Niewport? Thank you. 

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A: http://www.voyages-sncf.com/billet-train/horaires (the French railway website, in French) lists trains taking 2h 53min between Paris Nord and Ostend, with a change at... 

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tweetycaro's Oostende Page

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 I have been living in Oostende all my life and i really love this city. Oostende is also known as "The Queencity of the Coast" because one of our kings had a house here. You can do everything (almost)... 

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<<<<<< Oostende - Home Sweet...

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 Oostende is a city of about 90.000 inhabitants and still the largest city at the Belgian coast. Very important for the image of the city was the attention it started to receive from the Belgian... 

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patrikske's new Oostende Page

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  OOSTENDE The Queen of the Belgian sea-side resorts. The place where I live. My new lovely home !  

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The city at the Belgian coast

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 Oostende is the biggest city at the Belgian coast.It has 70.000 inhabitants.The city has a lot to offer 9km of sandy beadhes.Restaurants,disco's,hotels,museums,shopping and much more. 

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OOPS! - stende: Oostende by accident

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 So, it was a Thursday and I decided to leave Gent and head to Brugge. Brugge- the town that I had heard so much about. Romantic canals, beautiful parks, perfectly preserved architectural wonders and... 

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