Blankenberge Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Blankenberge
Photo by Thomas Vermeulen
Photo by Marc De Vos
Photo by Marc De Vos
Photo by Marc De Vos

Enjoy a relaxing seaside holiday in Belgium! Walk along the wide beach or to one of the neighbouring villages or spend a day in Bruges.

If you're looking for a fun holiday destination in Belgium, Blankenberge might be exactly what you're looking for. You can combine lazy days at the beach with a day out in Bruges, which is only a 15-minute train ride away.

The two dykes that were built here around 1100 attracted fishermen who settled in the area between them. This settlement later grew into Blankenberge. In the 19th century, the English brought seaside tourism to the Belgian coast and Blankenberge's popularity steadily grew. But tourism really took off after the completion of the railway line between Blankenberge and Bruges in 1863.

Blankenberge's main attraction is of course its beautiful beach. Enjoy the beautiful view, take a dip in the sea and work on your tan. The pier in Blankenberge, built in 1933, is also well worth walking along. Head north on the beach and you will reach Zeebos, a beautiful nature reserve where you can walk and cycle.

Sea Life Blankenberge is a great place for the kids to get a close look at more than 2,500 aquatic animals. And Bruges is just a 15-minute train ride away! Visit Prinselijk Begijnhof, take in the beauty of the canals in the city centre and take one of the many boat tours. Climb the 366 steps to the top of the Belfry and take in the spectacular view of the city and the surrounding area.

Parking in Blankenberge is cheap and sometimes even free! Explore the area by bicycle or on foot, or take the tram that runs along the coast to any of the other seaside resorts.

If you're travelling to Blankenberge by car, the drive from Calais will take approximately 1.5 hours. If you're travelling by train, the journey from St Pancras will take just under 5 hours. If you're in the Netherlands, the drive from Rotterdam will take approximately 2.5 hours. You can also get to Blankenberge by train.

Enjoy the sun, the sea and the beach in this lovely Belgian seaside resort.

Beach Palace Hotel
Beach Palace Hotel
Zeedijk 77-79, Blankenberge
The price is £112 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
£112
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Blankenberge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Zeebrugge Harbour and Leopoldpark are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (112 reviews)
"Have ocean view, breakfast is great, and front desk very friendly and helpful. The elevator is a bit slow, ,but given many old patrons, that is probably the goal."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Beach Palace Hotel
ibis budget Blankenberge
ibis budget Blankenberge
2 out of 5
Kerkstraat 120, Blankenberge, BE
The price is £80 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£80
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Blankenberge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 10 beach bars and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Zeebrugge Harbour and Sandcastles are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (419 reviews)
Short stay
"Check in was a bit confusing. I'd checked in online in advance but didn't receive details of how to get into the hotel. Had to enquire at adjacent Mercure hotel and they were able to give access to the Ibis hotel. Not a major problem but could be clearer."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

ibis budget Blankenberge
Corsendonk Duinse Polders
Corsendonk Duinse Polders
Ruzettelaan 195, Blankenberge
The price is £76 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
£76
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Blankenberge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Zeebrugge Harbour and Knokke-Heist Beach ...
7/10 Good! (111 reviews)
"Staff very helpful, safe storage for our bikes which is a big plus. Room very roomy and clean. Definitely recommend."

Reviewed on 25 Sep 2024

Corsendonk Duinse Polders
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Holiday Suites Blankenberge
Holiday Suites Blankenberge
Zeedijk 95, Blankenberge
Stay at this beach apartment in Blankenberge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Zeebrugge Harbour and Goolfy Blacklight ...
7.6/10 Good! (106 reviews)
"It's the beach.. it's right infront of the beach .. you put your feet out of the apartment and its beach.. kids loved it .. the beach is full of kids parks and activities...."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Holiday Suites Blankenberge
Appartement 2 Chambres vue sur Mer, Entrée Directe sur la Digue ou via la Marina
Appartement 2 Chambres vue sur Mer, Entrée Directe sur la Digue ou via la Marina
Blankenberge, Vlaams Gewest
Stay at this apartment in Blankenberge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Zeebrugge Harbour and Leopoldpark are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (19 reviews)
Es war alles toll müssten nur mehr kostenlose Parkplätze vorhanden sein oder überhaupt welche
"Top"

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2025

Appartement 2 Chambres vue sur Mer, Entrée Directe sur la Digue ou via la Marina
Huswell - Renovated Seaview apartment
Huswell - Renovated Seaview apartment
Blankenberge, Vlaams Gewest
Stay at this beach holiday home in Blankenberge. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Zeebrugge Harbour and Leopoldpark are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Paar dagen weg 8n Blankenberge
"Wij waren zeer tevreden over ons verblijf in dit appartement. Het is prachtig gelegen met uitzicht op zee. De inrichting en afwerking van het appartement is fantastisch, heel modern en sfeervol. Je voelt je meteen thuis als je binnenstapt. De sleutelprocedure is duidelijk uitgelegd in de app en de ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2025

Huswell - Renovated Seaview apartment
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Typical seaside resort. Very similar to the uk with the exception of the beaches. These were very good indeed and I would expect that during the summer , the area would be much better

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