Discover a piece of maritime history on board the museum ship Mercator in Ostend!

The breakwater is open to the public in good weather and offers breathtaking views of the sea and the city .

Meet the main characters of the fascinating story of Marvin Gaye's time in Ostend.

Dive into the life and work of the Ostend painter James Ensor .

Experience art in the open air during The Crystal Ship , a large-scale event in Ostend.

The majestic neo-Gothic St. Peter and Paul Church stands in the heart of Ostend.

In Ostend you can shop whenever it suits you, seven days a week. An unprecedented luxury for avid shoppers

Want to learn everything about horse racing , from gambling to jockeys, from the past to the present?

In the dunes north of Ostend stands the imposing Fort Napoleon, a must-see for history lovers .

Discover Ostend together with the building's most famous resident, Louise-Marie, the first Belgian queen .

The freshest fish can be found at the Vistrap. Of course you can buy a portion of fresh shrimp or whelks here!

This brand new side of the city is easily accessible from the city centre via the free ferry.