Ostend Holiday Tips: Inspiration, Tips & Insider Info

Oostende., Holiday tipsThe 'Ostend City Walks' app guides us past murals and unexpected places in Ostend

Last weekend, we decided to play real tourists again in our own coastal town. A thermos of tea, our walking shoes on, the best croissants from

Holiday rental3 reasons why ChatGPT also highly recommends our apartments for your holiday

We are increasingly receiving requests from people who say: “We found your holiday accommodations via ChatGPT.” Surprising? Yes. But also logical. Because whoever today a

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Oostende., Holiday tipsWhy winter on the Belgian coast also offers you a magical week's holiday

Winter on the Belgian coast: wind in your hair, fresh air, a warm waffle, and lights. Read why we love staying in Ostend in the winter.

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Oostende., ReviewsLooking for a reliable rental on the Belgian coast? Appartement-met-zeezicht.be is officially recognized as a Trusted Site!

Reliable rentals on the Belgian Coast are everyone's wish. But unfortunately, holidaymakers are sometimes scammed. Not with us. The official recognition of our websites and

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Oostende., Holiday rentalFour stars for our Apartment with Sea View. What does this recognition from Tourism Flanders mean?

Tourism Flanders recognizes our Apartment on the Zeedijk in Ostend as a 'four-star holiday home'. This gives our guests the reassuring feeling that everything is more than in

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Oostende., Holiday tips80 years after the end of the Second World War. Visit these heritage sites in Ostend

Did you know, for example, that the Queen of Seaside Resorts itself was liberated eight months before May 8, 2025? On September 8, 1944. This article teaches you

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Oostende.Why spring is wonderful for a holiday on the Belgian coast

After the quiet winter months, spring brings a fresh energy to the coast. It is that time of year for your first drink on a terrace.

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Oostende.3 reasons why we recommend the James Ensor House in Ostend

The James Ensor Museum is without a doubt one of the most fascinating museums in Ostend. Why? Because we experience much more there than just looking at paintings.

Oostende.How coastal protection will radically change your beach holiday in Ostend by 2060. 5 improvements by Plan Seaward

The sea view from the Sea-View Apartment will change drastically over the coming decades. But don't worry! Because coastal protection against rising sea levels is yielding unexpected improvements.

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ReviewsPoem with a view of the sea

Renting an apartment in Ostend provides inspiration for rhyming and writing poetry. With a view of the sea, a tenant wrote this poem. Beautiful how the

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Oostende.Why your dog loves a holiday by the sea? 3 reasons

A holiday by the sea with your dog is not only fun for you, but also for your four-legged friend. Dogs love the new sounds, the

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Oostende., Holiday tipsFresh shrimps and fish at the Vistrap in Ostend? How fish vendors succeed every day

Are the shrimp at the Vistrap in Ostend really fresh every day? Go shrimp fishing with the fishing boat O.62 Dini. Journalist Hans takes you

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Oostende.+15 shops and restaurants within a maximum of 1 km from your holiday apartment

"Are there shops and restaurants in Ostend near Het Appartement and De Loft?" Our guests ask us that regularly. We can

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Oostende., Holiday rentalWorking by the sea? Good idea! 7 reasons to meet and work in Ostend

Working by the sea is a fantastic idea. You can rent a desk with a sea view from us. You can hold meetings with the salty sea air, brainstorm afterwards

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Oostende.5 advantages of our location on the Zeedijk in Ostend

“Such a great location,” a tenant emails us after her stay. And yes, tenants regularly mention the location of Het Appartement and De Loft as

Oostende.Corona and your holiday by the sea – Enjoy your holiday in Ostend without any worries!

Holiday home renters are guaranteed their spot on the beach this summer. Everything you need to know about coronavirus for your seaside vacation.

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Oostende.15 bird species that you will encounter during your holiday on the Belgian coast

Ornithologist Jan Rodts lists 15 bird species that you are likely to find on the Belgian coast. Discover the most popular seabirds in

Oostende.Watching seals in Ostend. Yes, you can!

“We see a seal from your apartment!” Our guests send us that regularly. Because yes, there are more and more seals in Ostend. And they show

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Reviews, Holiday rental“Really enjoyed our New Year's week in the Appartement van Anke”

Just after the Christmas holidays, we received a nice email from tenants of the Apartment in Ostend. We would like to share this review with you. And this one.

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Reviews, Holiday rentalCustomer review by Petra: “The apartment is quietly situated and very well maintained”

We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday. The apartment is quietly situated and very well maintained. We will definitely come back here. Our dog Doodle also

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Reviews, Holiday rental"We open our eyes and enjoy the dancing waves of the North Sea from our bed for a while"

We are Tony and Greta, living in Hamme (Zogge), East Flanders. Both 60 years young... and still very active in the labor market... Hobbies

Reviews, Holiday rental“Blissfully enjoyed the sea with our dog”

Together with our dog Yoda, we enjoyed a wonderful week in 'The Apartment'. Lots of light and space, very tastefully decorated, and a cozy fireplace.

Oostende., Holiday rentalLoyal customers grow

Loyal customers grow up. Look how nice this twin pair comes every year to enjoy the sea view from our apartment in Ostend. 2016

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Oostende.Music in Ostend. 5 essential songs about the Queen of Seaside Towns for your holiday by the sea

Music in Ostend? Yes, you will certainly find it there. It is also nice that Ostend regularly pops up in a song. "Ostend Bonsoir," sings Arno. "Ostend, The

Reviews, Holiday rental"Nowhere as squat as here"

Hi Anke, The apartment is fantastic. Beautiful view, beautifully decorated. We have rented quite a few apartments by the sea. We have really never seen one this spotless.

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Oostende.Is the apartment still available?

Is The Apartment or The Loft on the Zeedijk in Ostend still available? We receive this question very often via text message, email, and phone. Then

Oostende.Your holiday beach in Ostend from the air

The beach, the sun, and the sea. They feel wonderful in this drone video. Our guests Christine & Marco Branco emailed it to us.

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Reviews, Holiday rental"Wunderbare little Ruheinsel"

"It is a wonderful little Ruheinsel in the Netherlands where we can spend a lot of time. Modern design, blitzsauber and with all the tools you need to make a difference. Vom Bett

Reviews“Glad we found your sea view apartment” - Review

We just received a very nice review and email from Greta and Tony. They rented De Loft in Ostend for one week and were so

Holiday tipsEaster by the sea. 3 exciting children's activities in Ostend during the Easter holidays

Update 20202! Easter in Ostend by the sea is a wonderful time. Spring has arrived. Radiant sunny days can spoil you by the sea.

Oostende., Holiday rental“Sunset over the North Sea. Fantastic to take pictures here ”

“Seagulls flying past. The salty water splashing against the breakwater. The waves rolling incessantly onto the beach... Photographing that is so wonderful.” That is what she discovered.

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Holiday tipsWhy it is often better weather on the Belgian Coast

The weather on the Belgian coast can sometimes differ significantly from the weather inland. Grey in Ghent or Antwerp, but perhaps sunny.

Oostende.Where can you find the most famous cocktail bar on the Belgian Coast?

The most famous cocktail bar on the Belgian coast... and by extension, in Belgium? You'll find it in a well-hidden spot in Knokke. Solve the riddle.

Oostende., Reviews, Holiday rentalFree garage is very pleasant

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Holiday tipsOur 3 favorites walks in De Panne

Young and old travel to De Panne for Plopsaland. Nevertheless, the last large Belgian coastal municipality before the French border is much more than an amusement park.

Reviews, Holiday rentalA wonderful holiday with our grandchildren

Oostende.Sand on traces of coastal tram? The new suction dredger resolves it

Sand is nice to play in and to build sandcastles with. But it is a disaster between your sandwiches and a disaster on

Oostende., Holiday tipsActivities on the Zeedijk in Ostend

Your holiday accommodation on the Zeedijk in Ostend is perfect for exploring the Queen of Seaside Resorts. There is plenty to visit and do.

ReviewsJoy Anna Thielemans: “Feel so at home here”

It's been a long time since I felt so at home on a 'week-long getaway'. Everything is there, the view is incredible, the daily beach walk is lovely and

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ReviewsProper lady of the house

Reviews"Worth five stars"

“The apartment is top-notch, worth five stars. Two full-sized bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, modern interior, unique view, a garage and a reliable

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Oostende.Nice holiday with these 5 facts about the Royal Galleries of Ostend

Anyone staying in a rental apartment on the Zeedijk in Ostend is guaranteed to walk through the Royal Galleries. This gem of the controversial King Leopold II is

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Reviews"Revelation"

Reviews, Holiday rentalSatisfied customers, that's what I do it for!

The customer is king. And if the customer is satisfied, then I feel like a queen :-). I found this message the very same evening after

Reviews“Enjoyed the gas fire”

We can only confirm what previous tenants wrote. The apartment is particularly beautiful, very comfortable, and extremely fully equipped. We have in particular

New blended family in Ostend, little train on the dike

Oostende., Holiday rentalWe love the sea… and our children!

As a blended family, we often spend time with our 5 children in the apartment. When it is just the two of us, we become

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