1,000 square metres of trampolines, a giant ball pool and a challenging play area for the little ones, combined with an inspiring coffee bar; that is Hangtime!
Besides the regular trampolines, there are a lot of extras: basket baskets, dodgeball trampolines, foampits,...
For the little ones there is a challenging play area, built by De Van Hut. This zone is not a pre-prepared bite in bright colours, but a place for discovery.
Fly yoga and bungee dancing will be added to the offerings.
Panic in Ostend: James Ensor's most beautiful, most expensive, most extraordinary mask was stolen from his studio yesterday. We know the theft took place between 9pm and 11pm, but other than that we're in the dark... Who stole the mask? What devious method did the thief use? Where's the mask now? We are at our wit's end and need your help! Set off in Mariakerke and collect as many tips as possible to unravel the mystery. This mysterious treasure hunt is aimed at young people aged 10 and up.
The search is free and can be followed with a search form, which you can pick up for free at Toerisme Oostende or download at visitoostende.be, and a free app that shows you the right hints on location. The starting point of the Mystery of Mary is at the level of the Umbra artwork, on the Albert I Promenade.
The Beaufort Art Triennial has become a top event and the largest open-air exhibition in the country. 20 artists will realise 20 artworks spread over all coastal municipalities.
From 27 May to 7 November 2021, the Triennial of Contemporary Art will descend upon the sea for the seventh time.
Would you like to discover the hidden pearls and nice addresses of the Belgian coast? Then you should definitely book a tour with the Belgian Coast Greeters! The Belgian Coast Greeters are locals who help you discover the best of the coast in a unique way. And all this for free!
A Greeter is absolutely not a classical guide who gives you guided tours in museums or who takes you to the typical tourist traps. They lead you off the beaten path and let you discover the city through their eyes.
The Belgian Coast Greeters are active in the following coastal towns: Middelkerke-Westende, Blankenberge, De Haan-Wenduine, Ostend, De Panne, Koksijde-Oostduinkerke, Bredene and Knokke-Heist.
Please note: Groups of more than 6 people cannot take part in this tour and should contact the local Tourist Office for a guided tour.
Kwist is a quest, a journey by the sea that you walk with your feet, but feel with your heart. Or vice versa. Brenda makes you pause in the surf and with your thoughts. Follow one of the routes through the webapp on your smartphone, past the places Brenda selected for you and through the exercises she whispers to you. We go out together, yet each in our own bubble. You set the pace, Brenda sets the route. You sniff the sea, Brenda whispers some thinking to you.
Trust the adventure and your senses. The voice of Brenda, an experienced coach, leads you into uncharted waters. You'll get audios, images, questions and stories and be pointed to all that beauty you might have missed, both out there and inside of you.
This route starts at the station of Oostende. Along the way you will receive inspiring exercises, stories and interesting trivia. Whether it takes you two hours or a whole day is up to you. You pause when you want, skip what you don't like, and repeat the exercises that get you what.
Address: Kwist podcast walking route Natiënkaai 18400 Ostend
Phone/Fax:+32 495 38 40 84
E-mail: brenda@coachingaanzee.be
Website: https://www.coachingaanzee.be
Standard price: €35,00
Additional pricing information: The route will cost you £35. You get access for a whole month, so you can step out when it suits you.
This 32.2 km cycle route has a lot in store for you. It will take you not only along the sea, dunes and fields, but also along small, cosy villages. Along the way you'll come across museums, cafes and so much more. Finish with the ferry to Ostend!
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Discover the secrets of Ostend in a playful manner. Play City Golf on 6 or 9 different locations and make a nice city walk through the beautiful city of Ostend. Let an enthusiastic team take you around and experience the inner city of Ostend in an original way. During the tour the guides provide fun facts and catchy stories about the sights. This way you will discover well-known and lesser known gems in the city centre. Advance booking is required. The version with 6 holes takes about 2 hours, the version with 9 holes about 3 hours. It is also possible to stop in an authentic oriental café in between or afterwards. City Golf 6 holes (2h - extendable with 30 min. break in a cafe - drinks on own account): 20 euros p.p. and from 12 persons a group discount is possible on request. Min. number of participants 10 persons. City Golf 9 holes (3h - extendable with 30 min. break in a cafe - drinks on own account): 25 euros p.p. and from 12 persons a group discount is available on request. Min. number of participants 10 persons.
Contact:
Telephone:+32 35 01 56 45
E-mail:info@city-golf.be
Website:https://www.city-golf.be/CityGolfOostende.html
Location:
Monaco Square 2
8400 Ostend
Groups of 10 people or more: €20 per personCity Golf 6 holes (2h - extendable with 30 min. break in a cafe - drinks on own account): €20 p.p. and from 12 persons a group discount is possible on request. Min. number of participants 10 persons.
City Golf 9 holes (3h - extendable with 30 min. break in a cafe - drinks on own account): 25 euros p.p. and from 12 persons a group discount is available on request. Min. number of participants 10 persons.
Provincial domain Raversyde consists of three parts:
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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