Your Ultimate Guide to a Day Trip from Brussels to Ostende!, Ostend, Belgium

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Your Ultimate Guide to a Day Trip from Brussels to Ostende!

Your Ultimate Guide to a Day Trip from Brussels to Ostende!, Ostend, Belgium

As someone who has grown accustomed to the bustling rhythm of Brussels, where the echoes of history blend seamlessly with the hum of modern life, it can sometimes feel overwhelming. The sparkling boulevards, the majestic Grand Place, and the lively markets are all well known, yet the allure of the Belgian coast beckons me. This past week, I decided to take a break from the urban grind and experience a day trip to Ostende (Ostend), one of Belgium’s most charming coastal cities.

My journey began early in the morning, when the cool, salty breeze of the North Sea was still a distant thought. I boarded the train at Brussels Central Station, the vibrant energy of the city still pulsing around me. The train ride to Ostende is quite pleasant, taking about an hour and a half, and as I settled into my seat, I could hardly contain my excitement. The landscape outside my window shifted from dense urban architecture to the picturesque Belgian countryside—the fields painted in vivid hues of green, punctuated by charming farmhouses and the occasional grazing cow. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Your Ultimate Guide to a Day Trip from Brussels to Ostende!
Guide Location: Belgium » Ostend
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Mark Vella Gera
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Montgomerydok
  • Beaufort Beeldenpark: Rock Strangers
  • Ostende Railway Station
  • Ostende beach
  • Koninginnenhof
  • Casino Kursaal
  • Ostend Lighthouse
  • Fort Napoleon
  • Maria Hendrika Park
  • Market at Wapenplein
  • Mercator Marina