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Raversyde Provincial Domain

Provincial domain Raversyde consists of three parts:

  • Atlantic Wall Open Air Museum
  • ANNO 1465
  • The natural park

Atlantikwall

Walk through two World Wars in bunkers and trenches... The more than sixty bunkers, observation posts and artillery positions, connected by two kilometres of open or subterranean corridors, together form one of the best preserved parts of the German 'Atlantic Wall' defence line. It was built by the Germans during the Second World War from the French-Spanish border to Norway. On the domain you will also find the only preserved German coastal battery from the First World War. You can also discover the Pavilion where Prince Charles stayed until his death in 1983.

ANNO 1465

A medieval fishing village revives after 500 years... Step into the life of the 15th century fishermen families of Walraversijde. Three houses and a bakery were rebuilt with bricks excavated on site. All present household goods and objects are true replicas. The voices of the medieval inhabitants guide the visitors through this unique site via the audio guide. In the museum you will find the original excavated objects and the life of the inhabitants is explained.

Nature Park

50 hectares of unique nature experience at the coast... Raversyde is a unique piece of nature at our coast. The domain is partly situated in a protected dune area and with an area of almost 50 hectares it offers visitors a beautiful setting to discover on foot.

Location:
Nieuwpoortsesteenweg 636
8400 Ostend

Website: www.raversyde.be

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Puzzle escape rooms Ostend

Puzzle escape rooms challenge your team to escape from a room full of mysterious riddles and cryptic secrets. Each escape room has its own original story and is realistically decorated. It will undoubtedly be a neck-and-neck race against time to decipher all the codes. Only through teamwork, out-of-the box thinking and good communication can this ultimate challenge be brought to a successful conclusion!

Contact
E-mail:heugeutc@hotmail.com
Website:https://puzzleescaperooms.be/nl/locations/oostende

Location
Karel Janssenslaan 2Oostende 8400

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Fort Napoleon

Fort Napoleon was the setting for hundreds of years of history. The French were afraid to wait for the English, German soldiers used the impenetrable pentagon as a buffer against the Allies and Ostend rascals made their first love there. Few can still tell the story, but the broad walls of Fort Napoleon, which were silent witnesses to every laugh, tear and kiss in the fort. Time to let them speak in a completely renewed exhibition. Whispering, actually.

Discover the brand new story trail along the history of the fortress. Each time with the idea: "What if the walls could talk?" If you stand close enough to the immense stone walls, you will hear familiar and less familiar voices recounting what went on here. Bakers whose flour was stolen so soldiers could go to the girls of pleasure. The chilly misery of winters at the fort. Or the sneaky dates of our own Easterners. The light projections around the listening points make for the perfect Instagram photo. For children there is an adapted tour. Listening, whispering, enjoying the peace and amazed at the impressive architecture of the monument.

Fort Napoleon is easily accessible via the free ferry service or public transport. Parking is also provided. Afterwards, you can always visit the many new shops and eating places in Oosteroever. Enjoy the beautiful street art of The Crystal Ship or take a breath of fresh air on the beach. But don't forget to tell your own stories at the walls of the fortress. Who knows, maybe one day they'll whisper it.

https://www.fort-napoleon.be/nl

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Marvin Gaye Midnight Love Tour

Marvin Gaye arrived in Ostend by boat on a cold winter morning in 1981. The penniless, cocaine-addicted singer has fled the US. This is the beginning of a fascinating story about Ostend, Marvin Gaye and how they influenced each other.

During the walking documentary Marvin Gaye 'Midnight Love Tour' you will learn all about his comeback and how the monster hit 'Sexual Healing' came about.

Besides his master's voice you will also hear Jan Hautekiet, Patrick De Witte, Freddie Cousaert, Jamie Lidell, Arno, and many others.

This digital walk is available for € 5.49 via Google Play Store and in the AppStore.

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Maritime stroll

Ostend is full of unique events for young and old. The development of the city is proceeding at a furious pace. But the maritime character remains proudly intact. Step along the most remarkable spots of the fishing culture, the vibrant port life and the unique maritime heritage. The maritime character that moulds and shapes Ostend into the city by the sea.

This walk will take you to various maritime locations such as:

  • Mercator
  • Museum ship Amandine
  • Visserskaai and Vissersplein
  • North Sea Aquarium
  • and so many other locations.

The maritime walk is 7.7 km long. The walking map is available free of charge at Toerisme Oostende vzw.

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Ensor walk

To discover the close bond between James Ensor and Ostend not only between the walls of (two particularly impressive) museums, there is also an interactive walking app that starts at the James Ensor House and takes you along the artist's favourite places in the city. Thanks to an application you as a user will be able to accompany Ensor on a walk through his home town. Along the way he tells not only about himself, but also about his friends and the rich history of Ostend. Ensor also gives explanations about Ostend today: he refers to buildings that were not there during his lifetime and gives up to date instructions to the app user ('...at the perfumery we turn left'). You pass places that are closely related to Ensor and the Ostend art scene (e.g. Spilliaert's studio), but also monumental Ostend hotspots such as the Mariners' Monument or the Festive and Cultural Palace. The app is available in five languages (Dutch, French, German, English and Spanish) and can be downloaded for free from the App Store. You pay a one-time fee of $5.49 to unlock the full walk. When you visit The James Ensor House you get the walk for free.

Contact:
Telephone:+32 59 41 89 00
E-mail:info@jamesensorhuis.be
Website:http://www.ensorstad.be

Prices

Standard price: €5.49

You pay a one-time fee of $5.49 to unlock the full walk. When you visit The James Ensor House you get the walk for free.

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Geocaching

Geocaching in Middelkerke

Geocaching is fun for young and old. You can do it alone or together with the family. Tested and approved! The athletic department is upside down about it. Put on your hiking boots or take your bike and head out! Discover nice places and get to places you wouldn't really get to otherwise. Fun guaranteed!

Ready made sportive geocaching possibilities in Middelkerke

The sports department has put together a number of walking and/or cycling routes so that you can immediately set off without having to do much preparation yourself.

Along the routes are a number of caches waiting to be found. When you find the caches, please leave them in their exact location with respect for the environment and the person who designed them. Also, don't forget to complete the logbook each time and log the cache in the app. Each log ensures that the caches remain active. If there are goodies (coins, pictures, trinkets, ...) in the caches, then the rule is that if you take something out, you also put something of yourself back.

Don't forget a pencil and some small goodies.

There, you're all set! Have fun!

https://www.middelkerke.be/nl/geocaching-0

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Top fit

Top Fit offers children hours of fun while parents enjoy a drink overlooking the indoor playground. There is also the possibility to organize fun and unforgettable children's parties!

Address:
Sea Shopping Centre Middelkerke Biezenstraat 22
8430 Middelkerke
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