Zeebrugge Travel Guide

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  • Entrance with flag
      Entrance with flag
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  • Looks deceptively big does'nt it?
      Looks deceptively big does'nt it?
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  • right next to the yachts
      right next to the yachts
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Pro

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 Theres lots to see and do 


Con

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 On a hot and sunny day parking can be a nightmare! 


In a nutshell

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 Historical and Modern Seaport 

 

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Things to Do  

Maritime museum (theme park)

Maritime museum (theme park), Zeebrugge

 KShezz Says:  This maritime themed park is actually housed in the old fish market ( dont worry it does not smell)You begin by taking a walk through the undersea world of the North sea and learn all about what lives thereWhen you come back up you then learn all ablut the harbour and how... 

Lighthouse boat

Lighthouse boat, Zeebrugge

 KShezz Says:  You can go on board a former lighthouse boat called then West-Hinder and see all the things on there and see how the crews of 9 men used to live for 2 weeks at a time ...it makes a very interesting trip and does not take too long and kids will be interested too..these... 

Russian Submarine Foxtrot

Russian Submarine Foxtrot, Zeebrugge

 KShezz Says:  You can visit the submarine and see inside the 100 foot u-boat and see the conditions that the 75 strong crew would have had to endure for months at a time.We were amazed by the sheer amount of turny things and buttons and switches and dooh-dads...there was no way an... 

Sail Brugge 2002

Sail Brugge 2002, Zeebrugge

 Helga67 Says:  For the fourth time, Zeebrugge received tall sailing ships that still ply the oceans. It was a great opportunity to visit these ships. More pics are available in my travelogue. 

The construction of a new...

The construction of a new..., Zeebrugge

 dedeckerm. Says:  The construction of a new container terminal (FCT) in the new western outer port has been of great importance for the future expansion of the port. Zeebrugge is after all one of the few ports in Western Europe that can receive the biggest container vessels (the + 4000 TEU)... 

Sand Sculpture Festival ZEEBRUGGE

Sand Sculpture Festival ZEEBRUGGE, Zeebrugge

 RitchiS1 Says:  ZEEBRUGGE is well known for its SAND SCULPTURE FESTIVAL .Every YEAR there is a great Festival with a lot of international ARTISTS .On the webside you see all INFORMATION you need . 

Sand Sculptures

Sand Sculptures, Zeebrugge

 chicabonita Says:  If you will be in Belgium before 7 September 2003 don't miss this years festival otherwise you have to wait one year for the next one :-) The only reason I went to Zeebrugge was this festival. After I saw sand sculputres in Berlin I'm fascinated by them! Thanks to all the VT... 

Zeebrugge - edition 2003

Zeebrugge - edition 2003, Zeebrugge

 Luchonda Says:  Bruges - Zeebruges ! Maybe a tip and Hotel advise for the next VT-meeting -)Visiting the Sandsculptures is a must - if you are visiting Belgium in July/AugustBTW there is a big competion going on between Zeebrugge and Blankenberge in festivals of sandsculpturing ! Themes are... 

Sand Sculptures - 2

Sand Sculptures - 2, Zeebrugge

 chicabonita Says:  As I understand the ice sculpture had their premiere this year. But what I understand from the Flamish newpaper artical hanging on the tent somebodies had intentionally destroyed the maschine or something else which was responsible for the right temperature in the tent ...On... 

Seafront

Seafront, Zeebrugge

 Helga67 Says:  In the old area of the former covered fish market of Zeebrugge, you can explore an authentic Russian submarine, the ‘Westhinder’, a floating lightship, and an indoor exhibition centred around the theme of the sea. 

Sand sculpture

Sand sculpture, Zeebrugge

 Helga67 Says:  Around July & August, you can visit the beach of Zeebrugge to watch a magnificent sand sculpture. Every year, there's another theme displayed. For more pics watch my travelogues. 

Hotels  

Hotel Atlas

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Hotel Monaco

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Restaurants  

Martin's: Martin's

Martin's: Martin's, Zeebrugge

 myriam_c Says:  On a day in the middle of the week in the off-season when every restaurant seems to be closed we were lucky to find Martin's fish restaurant open.Very friendly staff.Good food. Husband:eel in cream saucesword fish on leeksMe:shrimp croquettesDover sole 

Brasserie Nelson: Brasserie Nelson

Brasserie Nelson: Brasserie Nelson, Zeebrugge

 myriam_c Says:  Don't Miss The Fresh Seafood! That's very to the subject at the Nelson 'cause they're specialized in fresh fish and seafood! Well, that's quite obvious when you're located next to the fish mine. We came here by accident. Wanted to eat at Slabbinck but Wednesday is... 

Transportation  

Ferry From Zeebrugge to Hull

Ferry From Zeebrugge to Hull, Zeebrugge

 Suet Says:  Hubby decided to try and cut the driving time by booking an overnight ferry from Zeebrugge to Hull. We were travelling with the ferry in an overnight cabin. Quite spacious and we had an outside window as well as a shower room and bog, although I couldn't imagine what good... 

How to get there ?

How to get there ?, Zeebrugge

 Helga67 Says:  The 'Kusttram' (coastal tram) brings you from every other coast city to Zeebrugge. There's only one line along the entire coast. 

Warnings and Dangers  

Latest News on 07/08/2003
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Luchonda 2339 reviews
Ice-sculpture

In fact it is not a warning tip on private visiting the sandsculpture festival in Zeebrugge.
But this happened today :
- Besides sandsculptures there was also a
show of Ice -sculptures in separate iglos or cool cells..
Some idiot(s) boycotted the central cooling installation with a fatal end - all sculptures vanished.
Why - for gods sake why !!
PS this picture was taken on august 06
a last picture showing the demons who did it ???
Or is it just a commercial stunt - many A/C installations failed during this warm/hot summer in Belgium !!

Updated Aug 7, 2003

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Walk along the Beach

Walk along the Beach, Zeebrugge

 chicabonita Says:  The beach in Zeebrugge, as well as the whole Belgium cost, is perfect for long walks.As you can see on the picture Zeebrugge is also one of the few cities at the Belgium coast which has not only the ugly buildings at the sea front! Well, there are some but not only. Insteat... 

White sandy beach and lovely beach cabins.

White sandy beach and lovely beach cabins., Zeebrugge

 Helga67 Says:   If you visit Zeebrugge for the Sand Sculpture, you should also spend some time on the beach. It's one of the widest beaches at the Belgian Coast with lovely beach cabins. Here you will not find the mass tourism as you do find in the other coast towns, so it's nice and... 

Nostalgy

Nostalgy, Zeebrugge

 Helga67 Says:  After WWI, Zeebrugge used to be a famous Belgian vacation destination for the English. Nowadays, it has lost a lot of its glory due to the expansion of the sea harbour.It still has a small boardwalk with some shops and eateries and a nice building in English style dating... 

Seaport

Seaport, Zeebrugge

 Helga67 Says:  "Bruges-on-Sea" is a busy seaport and Belgium's only coastal deepwater port. There's always a lot of activity going on, container ships, fishing boats, ferries coming from England and even cruise ships all dock in this port. 

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