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Before you go
Your trip to Blankenberge.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Blankenberge – Flandres Ocidental Destination Bruges and the coast about 15 km from Bruges
How to get there
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Aeroporto de Bruxelas (Zaventem) (BRU) Zaventem · 120 km
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Station Blankenberge 1 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Confirm before buying. Blankenberge station is at the end of the line from Bruges, in the city centre, next to the Kusttram stop. From Bruges the train takes about 15 minutes. The walk from the train to the promenade is short.
How many days
One day is enough for the pier, the promenade, the beach and Sea Life. With children, Blankenberge is good for a weekend. The town also serves as a base for visiting Bruges, 15 minutes away by train.
When to go
From July to August the beach and promenade tend to be crowded. June and September are usually quieter. In winter, from December to February, the water is cold and the wind is strong. The flower parade usually takes place at the end of August.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The centre, the beach, the pier and Sea Life are within walking distance of the station, and the Kusttram and train link Blankenberge with Bruges and other seaside towns.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Blankenberge
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Morning
Sea Life
Start with the Sea Life aquarium, on the east side of the promenade, featuring seals, sharks and tanks with North Sea species.
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Afternoon
Belgium Pier and Zeedijk
Have lunch on the promenade and walk along the Zeedijk to the Belgium Pier, which extends 350 metres into the sea.
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Late afternoon
De Fonteintjes reserve
Walk or cycle to the De Fonteintjes dune reserve, on the east side of town, with trails winding between dunes and ponds.
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Evening
Dinner in the center
Dine in the streets of the centre, near the church of São Roque, with fish and seafood from the North Sea.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What is the Belgium Pier?
It is Blankenberge's concrete pier, dating from 1933, which extends 350 metres into the North Sea. It replaced an iron pier from 1894, the first of that size on the European continent.
Is Blankenberge good for children?
Yes. It has a wide beach, the Sea Life aquarium, parks along the seafront and summer attractions on the promenade.
Can you do Bruges and Blankenberge in the same day?
Yes. The train between the two takes about 15 minutes.
What language is spoken in Blankenberge?
Flemish. Many people also speak French and English.
When is the flower parade?
The Bloemencorso usually takes place on the last Sunday of August. Confirm the date beforehand.