Sightseeing in Blankenberge - what to see. Complete travel guide

We don’t know much about the history of Blankenberge. However, a visit to this town will help you understand more about this region, local people, and the history of the settlement. Initially, Blankenberge was nothing but a small fishing village. Everything changed in the 19th century when people from other towns and countries started arriving to enjoy a seaside holiday. The first hotel opened in Blankenberge in 1850. Nowadays, this is a well-established and popular resort. The number of guests visiting the town grows every year.
If you seek serenity and peace, it is hard to find a more suitable place. This is an ideal area for relaxing both body and mind. Only seagulls flying above the water sometimes ruin the silence with their cawing. While taking a stroll along the coast, you can enjoy the inimitable scent of the North Sea that smells differently from the usual sea scent. The picture-perfect scenery deserves a separate mention. When standing near the water and looking at the horizon, it feels like you are flying above the endless sea surface. All troubles and worries disappear in such minutes, and the mind feels cleared and refreshed.

Blankenberge hosts the largest festival dedicated to sand sculptures. It takes place from June 15 to September 15. It takes one month for skilled masters to create true masterpieces made from sand. Don’t forget to attend this interesting event. You can see how such fragile material as sand is used to make buildings, castles, churches, popular film characters, and famous historic personalities.

The Flower Parade is one more important event in the cultural life of the town. This colorful and exciting parade takes place every year on the last Sunday in August. More than a hundred thousand guests arrive in the town to see this spectacular show. Even children are excited to watch colorful flower processions. Young dancers perform in front of each platform. Animals, cartoon heroes, and various creatures made from flowers are installed on these platforms that slowly move along the street. This is a truly mesmerizing view.

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City tours, excursions and tickets in Blankenberge and surroundings
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Survived castles around Blankenberge
♥ Castle 'Oostkerke Castle' , 11.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Male Castle' , 15.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tillegem Castle' , 15.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Loppem Castle' , 18 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Wijnendale Castle' , 26.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Oostkerke Castle' , 11.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Male Castle' , 15.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Tillegem Castle' , 15.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Loppem Castle' , 18 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Wijnendale Castle' , 26.5 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Blankenberge
♥ National Park 'Oosterschelde' , 61.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Grenspark de Zoom - Kalmthoutse Heide' , 89.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Scarpe-Escaut' , 101.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Caps et marais d’Opale' , 106.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Avesnois' , 139.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Oosterschelde' , 61.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Grenspark de Zoom - Kalmthoutse Heide' , 89.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Regional Nature Park 'Scarpe-Escaut' , 101.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Regional Nature Park 'Caps et marais d’Opale' , 106.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Regional Nature Park 'Avesnois' , 139.3 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Blankenberge and around
♥ Art museum 'Groeningemuseum' Bruges, 13.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Old St John’s Hospital' Bruges, 13.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Groeningemuseum' Bruges, 13.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Old St John’s Hospital' Bruges, 13.6 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Blankenberge from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Oudenaarde Town Hall
From the series “Gothic Architecture – Magnificent Monuments”
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Distance from Blankenberge center - 61.2 km.
There are no so many outstanding historical sites in Oudenaarde. Its old part is a single and unique architectural complex. The old town hall is the starting point for many sightseeing programs. A beautiful fountain runs in front of the town hall during the warmer months. It is also an important historical landmark. …
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Vogelenzangpark 17bis
From the series “Ubelievable Residential Houses Residing on Trees”
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Distance from Blankenberge center - 49.3 km.
The monument is no less popular. Every day curious tourists come here to take interesting photos. The impressive sculpture and the adjoining old building are surrounded by an incredibly beautiful park, through which you can stroll at any time of the year. Here grow majestic, old trees, in the shadow of which comfortable recreation zones have been equipped with benches, as well as other no less remarkable sculptures. …
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
Hilton has announced that it will soon begin a project to build a new hotel in Kyoto. It will be located in the heart of the city, in the prestigious area of Sanjo-Kawaramachi. Guests will be able to easily reach all areas of interest in the dynamic city, many popular attractions and recreation areas will be within a walking distance from the hotel.
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26.09.2023
Hilton has announced that it will soon begin a project to build a new hotel in Kyoto. It will be located in the heart of the city, in the prestigious area of Sanjo-Kawaramachi. Guests will be able to easily reach all areas of interest in the dynamic city, many popular attractions and recreation areas will be within a walking distance from the hotel.

26.09.2023
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