Blankenberge is Belgium’s most popular seaside resort and has a lively atmosphere day and night. Its prominent pier is the only one in the country and despite its long length, at low tide the North Sea recedes almost as far as its circular tip, exposing a wide stretch of sand.
In summer this golden resource becomes moulded into incredible works of art during the Sand Sculpture Festival, on a sheltered site opposite the Sea Life Centre Belgium.
More creatures live in the Serpentarium, just along the beachfront promenade from Blankenberge Casino. To either side are a host of high-rise buildings containing shops, restaurants and sea-view hotels and apartments on Booking.com.
To the south-west the promenade ends at the access channel to the large marina and the surrounding streets offer more accommodation options, some with their own swimming pool. All are near Blankenberge train station and a short drive from Zeebrugge Port, the arrival point of ferries from England. Its towering cranes can be spotted during a horseback ride on the beach or when cycling through the dunes.
The spire of St Anthony’s Church is another tall landmark, and the 17th-century town hall has one of the historic gables still visible between Blankenberge’s modern shops.
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What guests said about Blankenberge:
Roger
United Kingdom
8.0
Not able to review Blankenbenge properly due to the weather.
Not able to review Blankenbenge properly due to the weather. Never stopped raining so all outside resturants and facilities closed. Still plenty of indoor places but nowhere looks great in such bad weather
Kristin
USA
10
It was raining so I don't know what all there is to do...
It was raining so I don't know what all there is to do in Blankenberge, but I did spend some time in the nearby Bruges. I loved it. I would love to go back. There is also a great Gin bar on the beach.
Anonymous
Germany
8.0
Beach is nice and a lot of option to enjoy a nice weekend...
Beach is nice and a lot of option to enjoy a nice weekend with sun and sand!! but things are bit expensive for the quality being offered but there are also good bargains, especially if you go off the beach road! so keep hunting!
Richard
United Kingdom
8.0
This stretch of coast is well worth visiting.
This stretch of coast is well worth visiting. Blankenburge is slightly functional in appearance but it has a lovely beach and plenty of restaurants, bars and shops. The train journey to Bruges is easy, quick and cheap.
Jonathan
United Kingdom
8.0
Blankenberge is mildly interesting but is a quiet seaside...
Blankenberge is mildly interesting but is a quiet seaside town with little going on out of season. However, it is an excellent option if you have a family and want days out to Brugge, Ghent or beyond and is a cheaper option. It has a nice enough town centre and fee parking during the week but not at weekends. It is a great location for a family on a budget and has a train link to major destinations.
Anonymous
Belgium
10
On a apprécié la place Léopold ,avec ses activités pour...
On a apprécié la place Léopold ,avec ses activités pour petits et grands.On a aimé aussi les établissements sur la plage avec des jeux pour les enfants ,cela donne un moment de repos pour les parents.Le restaurant coup de coeur,c'est Navarin.
“Very kind staff - always ready to help. The hotel is not directly on the beach which is a good thing because it's quieter and not so touristy. Wellness area is hardly used by anyone at all so it all belonged to us!”
“I actually moved into the saint sauveur hotel nearby the panteon (same owners), because the reception in the panteon wasn't manned after 7 o'clock, which doesn't make it very lively. The Saint Sauveur hotel then: very nice staff, charming hotel, good breakfast, cool swimming pool and sauna, location right in the heart of the city (for what this is worth, with all due respect :); nice, pleasant feel in all, wouldn't mind coming back here”
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