BLANKENBERGE Economic Travel Guide
Belgium Beach Journey..
A town impressing with its small but endless sandy beach, located in the north of Belgium’s 70-kilometer North Sea coast. Although it is a town, it is far from our term town, Blankenberge, whose name matches the Belgian beach.. Because in this clean city, you can go to the casino, swim in the sea from any point of its long, glamorous beaches and even surf.
Although it used to be a small fishing town, it has become Belgium’s most famous seaside resort, especially in the last few years…
You should go to Blankenberge, especially in summer, where you will feel like you are in Europe but away from the crowds of Europe.. Cafes and restaurants along the beach, you can walk on the wide pedestrian path on Zeedijk Street just above the beach.. Blankenberge, which has turned into the most favorite holiday destination of the Belgians, especially with the sun showing itself, is a town you should not return without stopping by when you come to Belgium…
BLANKENBERGE HOW TO GET TO ‘E: BLANKENBERGE’
By train: Belgium is a country that provides you convenience in terms of transportation. When this is the case, it is just as easy to reach Blankenberge.. When you come to Belgium by Eurostar or any train, alternative train lines of the Belgian rail line company called NMBS/SNCB will welcome you. You will be at Blankenberge in 20 minutes by train from Brugge, the nearest big city to Blankenberge. Or you can reach Blankenberge from Brussels Train Station (Brussels Midi).. You can also book your ticket on the Belgium train line website in advance and determine your destinations.
If you somehow don’t have a ticket when you get on the train, you can get an On-Board Fare ticket from the conductor for 7€. .
By plane: No airport in Blankenberge. The nearest airport is Brussels Airport (Brussels Airport, Brussels Zaventem airport) in the north of Brussels, the capital of Belgium, and Brussels S in the south.. Charleroi Airport (Charleroi Airport or Gosselies Airport). Transfer available from both airports to Blankenberge. Click on the link to reach the official site. Or you can reach Blankenberge by airport taxi from one of the airports in Brussels, from both airports.. There are 2 reliable companies that we can especially recommend for this: 1. taxi2brussels 2. if airportstaxitransfers. Another alternative is to rent a car from the airport.
By Car: Traveling by car in Belgium provides conveniences such as transportation and time flexibility, as in many countries. You can reach Blankenberge by renting a car from the airport or Brussels.. If you are coming from any country in Europe and Blankenberge is your last destination and you will travel to a different place in Belgium by plane; Make sure that there is a company that you can return the car you rented at Brussels airports.. Click to see the companies
By bus: From Blankenberge to Brugge, the nearest touristic Belgian city, from Blankenberge Bus Station 3. from the platform, ‘T Zand 6 at Brugge Bus Station. You can go to the platform in about 30 minutes for 3€. Click for detailed information
INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION IN BLANKENBERGE
Blankenberge attractions are located on the city’s North Sea coast. And considering how small the city is, you won’t actually need a transportation vehicle within the city.. If you say you want to get away from the seaside and get away from the city, we recommend you to rent a bike.. Or you can travel with Belgium’s only national bus company called De Lijn.
BLANKENBERGE ACCOMMODATION: WHERE TO STAY IN BLANKENBERGE
Blankenberge is too small to stay a city. When you come across Belgium Pier, you can find many hotel options on the left, on the Vissersstraat and Langestraat Streets parallel to the coast of the North Sea.
IN BLANKENBERGE WHAT TO DO
- Swimming from the North Sea. There are more than one beach resorts on the white and long North Sea beach. When you come to the beaches of Blankenberge, which is increasingly popular, you will regret it if you go from the wide and endless beach without throwing yourself into the sea.
- Cycling: Blankenberge is very flat and a town suitable for cycling. The bike path is thought out throughout the city.. So by renting a bike, you can tour the whole city with the force of the pedal.. The most popular place we recommend for renting a bike is New Cars! Address: Malecotestraat 5 B -8370 Blankenberge
- Surfing: The beach is long, the sea is choppy and what to do when surfing does not get deep all of a sudden. Blankenberge is one of the most important coastal towns of Belgium, where both surf tourism and Belgians surf.. When you come to Blankenberge to surf, you can also camp at the surf schools on the beach.. Both together! Oneil Beach Club is the most popular among many surfing clubs.. Wherever you surf, do not set out without looking at the detailed weather conditions and wavelength forecasts beforehand.. Stable with experience Click for the site where you will get information about surfing in Blankenberge
- You can buy Belgian products such as chocolate from the Grote Markt market area.
WHAT TO EAT IN BLANKENBERGE? WHAT TO DRINK?
We can say that there is no special food you should eat at Blankenberge.. We can say that the seafood is good because it is a seaside town.. But, unfortunately, there is no special dish for this town, but you will see a few beautiful cafes along the beach in Blankenberge. It will be great to have the pleasure of dining in one of these cafes with a view of the North Sea.. Le Grand Cafe and Picardie on Zeedijk Street and the Brasserie Oosterstaketsel in Oosterstaketsel near the marina are restaurants where you can spend pleasant hours while enjoying the sea view along with your meals.
SHOPPING IN BLANKENBERGE
Kerkstraat Street, which is open for pedestrian use only, including Leonidas chocolate shop, Blankenberge’s most popular shopping street. In addition, it is possible to find shopping stores on Bakkersstraat Street in parallel.. Of course, we prepared our Blankenberge route to pass through Kerkstraat Street
BLANKENBERGE CITY TOUR
The 1.30-hour-Blankenberge sightseeing tour route we prepared takes approximately 6.5 km.
Blankenberge Places to Visit: St Amandus, Sea Life Blankenberge, Belgium Pier, Casino Blankenberge, Lippens & De Bruyne, Huisje van Majutte, Paravang, Blankenberge Marina, St Rochus Centrum, St Rochus Centrum, Koning Anton, St. Town Hall, Serpentarium.
St. Amandus (St.-Amanduskerk, Saint Amandus): Neo-gothic church 11. It was built in the century.
Sea Life Blankenberge: Lots of fish and water species from the North Sea and Belgian rivers are on display. Underwater can be seen from underwater tunnels. There is also a seal rescue center nearby.
We continue our route by going up Zeedijk Avenue parallel to the beach and we start our way along the North Sea.
Belgium Pier: The pier, built 350 meters above the sea, has a long pedestrian walkway towards the circular structure.. The pier, originally thought to have been built in 1894,. It was burned by the Germans in 1914 during World War II and rebuilt in 1933.. It took its current form in 2003.. There is an entertainment tunnel called Storms in a circular structure. We can say that this entertainment is a bit expensive…
Lustige velodroom: The bike ride track just above Zeedijk Avenue.
Casino Blankenberge: Apart from the games and environment that you can find in a Casino as we know, what is different about Casino Blankenberge is the babies climbing up to the top of the huge Casino designed as Art Deco outside the building.. You don’t even need to go inside for that
As we continue our route on Zeedijk Avenue, we come across the Lippens & De Bruyne statue.
Lippens & De Bruyne: Sergeant De Bruyne did not release the ill Lieutenant Lippens, even though he was freed. In 1892, during the slave trade in Congo, two soldiers who were captured by the Arabs died heroically. The statue erected in their memory reveals the war of 1812.
Huisje van Majutte (Majutte’s little fisherman’s house): Breydelstraat Street, where old fisherman’s houses are located, until the 1900s it was a rich street with a large population of fishermen. If it is the house of De Bruyne, that is Majutte, on the street, it is the original last fisherman’s house that witnessed history.. House where Majutte’s family lived for generations, last living fisherman Pé Majutte. The house was converted into a museum, bar and exhibition space in 2015. It is free to visit Majutte’s House.
Paravang: Paravang, which comes from the French word paravent and means windshield, with its Belle époque style structure between Blankenberge harbor and Leopark, it attracts both tourists and tourists with its magnificent view. also the meeting point of the locals.
Blankenberge Marina: Fishing was impossible in the ready-to-use harbor in 1871 due to waves and strong winds.. However, I. and II. The fishing industry also fell during World War II. It was decided to build a marina inside the port and the breakwater was built and the marina was opened in 1955.. In 2000, the capacity was increased and the marina reached a capacity of approximately 1000 yachts.. Watching the sunset from the breakwaters on the left and right of the marina is on the must-see list of Blankenberge in the Oosterstaketsel Region…
Leopoldpark: The mini golf area adjacent to the Marina.
We pass by the Grote Markt while continuing our route. In this market, you can find Belgian souvenirs.
Stadhuis Blankenberge: Blakenberge Town Hall. You can stop by the St Rochus Church, located on Zuidlaan Street, which is on the upper street of the city hall.
St Rochus Church (Sint Rochus, Sint Rochuskerk): Neoroman with a capacity of 1800 people The church can host more, especially outside the summer months.. It is located at the top of our route on Ondervijisstraat Street.
We take a photo of the Koning Leopold III plein Statue and continue on the road towards the seaside.
Belle Epoque Centrum: Converted from Belle Epoque mansions to museum. of France and Belgium. It is a modern arts museum that contains pieces from before World War II.
St Antonius (Saint-Antonius): 14. gothic church built in the middle of the 19th century. In the 19th century, due to the increase in tourism and the increase in the population of the local people, its capacity was insufficient especially in the summer months.. Therefore, the larger Sint Rochus Church was built in 1889. It is located close to Langestraat Street.
Old Town Hall: Built in 1680 in Flemish Renaissance style, the building is located on Langestraat Street. Blankenberge’s oldest official building is used as an exhibition center today.
We continue on our route, proceeding from the famous shopping street Kerkstraat Avenue.
Serpentarium: It can be called a snake zoo, which you must enter to see the world of reptiles Of course, we recommend you not to enter if you have ophidiophobia.
Thus, we complete our daily route to Blankenberge.
ENTERTAINMENT AND NIGHTLIFE IN BLANKENBERGE
The first thing that comes to mind when it comes to Blankenberge nightlife is of course Casino.. The casino (casino) located on the beach and pointed by all arrows, also includes the l’Orange restaurant.. Also on the beach, The King Beach Disco is a place where you can dance to different music alternatives.
Flèche D’or: The pub opposite Leopold Plein Kusttram is conveniently located. a place where you can have a cheap drink and have a quieter evening
OTHER PLACES TO VISIT CLOSE TO BLANKENBERGE: ALTERNATIVE TOURS
- Zandsculptuur: Sand castles are places that are outside the city center but must see if you have time
- Blankenberge is a place that allows you to go to different countries and different cities of Belgium. town. How Does? “4 Reasons to Go to Blankenberge!” Click to read our blog post.
BLANKENBERGE TRAVEL NOTES
When you come to Blankenberge, if you happen to come across it, you can join the Flower carnaval, which is held next to you on the last Sunday of every August, and the Harbor Festival in May. don’t forget to join.
RESOURCES
- http://www.blankenberge. be
