Christmas holidays, New Year's Eve and New Year by the sea

Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Year by the sea is a unique experience. The holidays create a wonderfully warm atmosphere over the North Sea, Ostend, the beach and the shopping streets.

Enjoy the Christmas holidays with your family, relatives and friends, the fireworks over the sea, the unique Christmas lights... You can skate in the park, hug Santa Claus, visit an exhibition and so much more.

Fireworks on New Year

The end of year fireworks are a good tradition in Ostend. Thousands of people celebrate the transition from old to new at midnight with the enchanting light spectacle. The unique reflection in the North Sea is unmatched by any other city in Ostend. Come to the Groot Strand, at the Casino of Ostend, around midnight on New Year's Eve. Enjoy the enchanting colours, the loud bangs and the falling stars. Top fireworks every year. 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 Happy New Year !!!

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Super cozy Christmas market

Ostend has a super cozy Christmas market. That is what the tenants are experiencing The apartment en The Loft every year. The cosiest square in Ostend is bathed in Christmas atmosphere. Order your mulled wine or jenever, your bratwurst or smoutebollen. Immerse yourself in the Christmas animation and the adapted music program. The Christmas market is surrounded by more than 150 illuminated Christmas trees. And do you think that Santa Claus should not be missing at your cozy Christmas party? Then just look for him? From December 2 to January 8, the good old man lives in his House of Santa Claus on the Wapenplein in Ostend. Give him our regards 😉

activities not to be missed during the Christmas holidays
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Even in winter it is fantastic to be at the seaside. Ostend is in a festive mood during the Christmas holidays. Reasons enough to book a holiday in Ostend for Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Year. Choose the peace and quiet on the beach... or one of these 3 activities.

1. Winter in the park
In the middle of a pleasantly lit Leopold Park, visitors can skate on the pond surrounded by more than 50 wooden chalets with typical Christmas items. The skating rink will be covered for the first time this year, so that you can enjoy yourself on the ice in all weather conditions! Daily animations and activities for children during the Christmas holidays complete this ultimate winter experience. From Friday 2 Dec 2022 to Sunday 8 Jan 2023
2. New Year's dive
The New Year's Dive is not just for the crazy or the warm-blooded. Every year, thousands of partygoers and polar bears plunge into the North Sea. "Just because it's fun to start the new year like this." Expect a mass warm-up on the beach, hot drinks and snacks, a crazy fancy dress party and yes... a refreshing dip in the sea. Spectators are also welcome! The New Year's Dive will take place on 7 January at 15 pm on the beach of Ostend in front of the "Drie Gapers", at the bronze equestrian statue of Leopold II on the Royal Galleries
3.Expo James Ensor
We recommend the Ensor exhibition for those who like it warmer. The man who lived, worked and is buried in Ostend now presents 36 drawings. Museums, collectors and enthusiasts worldwide are interested in the groundbreaking art of James Ensor. These drawings show a different side of the master. Until 15 January in the Ensor House: Scenes from the Life of Christ

With thanks to Sport.be TV for this Aftermovie Nieuwjaarsduik Oostende

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Snow in Ostend?

Will you see the beach under a layer of snow during the Christmas holidays? A snowman with a view of the sea? Need three scarves? Or a surprisingly warm winter sun? Check the weather forecast here.

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