De Panne Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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This seaside village offers a lot of activities. Visit one of the war museums, relax at the beach or take the family to one of the amusement parks.

De Panne is a seaside resort near the French border and is a great place to spend a relaxing holiday at the seaside. Enjoy the nature, go on a day trip to France and visit museums on 20th-century war history.

Although there was a settlement here in the Middle Ages, De Panne didn't become a seaside resort for the rich residents of Veurne until the end of the 18th century. After the Second World War tourism picked up again and today the village is a popular holiday destination for all ages.

History buffs will love De Panne. The region played an important role in the First and Second World Wars. For example, you can visit bunkers and tunnels at the Openluchtmuseum Atlantikwall (Atlantic Wall Open Air Museum) which is a 30-minute drive from the village. You can also go to Ypres Salient and see old German and English trenches. And of course there's Dunkirk just over the French border.

If the kids are with you, take them to the nearby theme park Plopsaland. Nature lovers will enjoy the beautiful beaches and walking and cycling routes in the Westhoekreservaat.

The coast tram (Kusttram), a special line which connects the different villages along the Belgian coast, is a good way of exploring the coast. You can also hire bicycles or even walk to nearby villages. If you're travelling by car, you can park cheaply in the park and ride (P+R) parking lot at the train and bus station and take public transport into the village.

You can get to De Panne by car from Folkestone and it’s just a 40-minute drive from Calais. You can of course fly to Amsterdam or Brussels and hire a car there or even take the train to Antwerp and then the train to De Panne.

However you travel to De Panne, you will certainly enjoy this lovely seaside resort with its many historic sights and activities for young and old.

C-Hotels Continental
C-Hotels Continental
3 out of 5
11 Duinkerkelaan, De Panne, Vlaanderen
The price is £94 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
£94
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in De Panne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Plopsaland De Panne and De Panne Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (196 reviews)
"We appreciated the very spacious family room, small kids play room and the large choice of breakfast items"

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2025

C-Hotels Continental
Hotel ibis De Panne
Hotel ibis De Panne
3 out of 5
Zeelaan 2, De Panne
The price is £87 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£87
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in De Panne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (345 reviews)
"The staff were extremely nice at this hotel. I appreciated the concern and kindness shown by Mike at the front desk when I let him know we were going to be checking out of our room early (nothing serious happened, just an unfortunate cutting short of our trip due to bad planning). He was also helpful ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

Hotel ibis De Panne
apartment/ flat - La Panne
apartment/ flat - La Panne
La Panne, Flemish Region
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in De Panne. Enjoy a water park, balconies and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Plopsaland De Panne and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (36 reviews)
Sympathique et vivifiant !
"Aperos, restaurants, ballades à la plage et en ville, chouette marché, minigolf. Bon pour le moral tout ça !"

Reviewed on 16 Sep 2024

apartment/ flat - La Panne
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.
apartment/ flat - La Panne
apartment/ flat - La Panne
La Panne, Flemish Region
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in De Panne. Enjoy a water park, balconies and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Plopsaland De Panne and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (36 reviews)
Sympathique et vivifiant !
"Aperos, restaurants, ballades à la plage et en ville, chouette marché, minigolf. Bon pour le moral tout ça !"

Reviewed on 16 Sep 2024

apartment/ flat - La Panne
apartments - 5 rooms - 4/6 persons
apartments - 5 rooms - 4/6 persons
La Panne, Flemish Region
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in De Panne. Enjoy a water park, balconies and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Plopsaland De Panne and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (30 reviews)
mai 2025
"Appartement agréable et calme. Vue sur la plage avec le soleil le matin . Facilité de parking avec le garage a proximité. C'est un plus car sinon on aurait certainement eu une amende.Bonne literie . Propre mais peux mieux faire . Salle de bain a revoir , au niveau du wc cassé et des moisissures dans ..."

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

apartments - 5 rooms - 4/6 persons
Beautiful house with lots of charm on the Belgian Coast not far from the beach
Beautiful house with lots of charm on the Belgian Coast not far from the beach
De Panne, Vlaams Gewest
Stay at this family-friendly property in De Panne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Plopsaland De Panne and De Panne Beach ...
Voortreffelijk
"Ronald is een zeer vriendelijke, behulpzame gastheer. Het huis zelf is gelegen in de prachtige Dumontwijk, op wandelafstand van de zee, bakker, parking aan 5 per dag en een supermarkt. Ook onze hond was welkom en de tuin is perfect omheind. Het is zeker een aanrader."

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2025

Beautiful house with lots of charm on the Belgian Coast not far from the beach
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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Reviews of De Panne

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I would never go there again. Overrated Belgian village.

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