Active break
Besides relaxing on or alongside the beach, Ostend is also the perfect location for an active holiday or an adventurous weekend.
Royal Ostend Golf Club
Not exactly what you expect when you think of an active holiday? Then you’ve probably never played golf (Minigolf does not count, of course.) Golfers cover long distances and when things get really exciting, your heart rate is guaranteed to soar. Moreover, you practice this sport in the healthy outdoors with, in this case, a beautiful view of the sea. Please note that this course is known to be very challenging.
Het Groen Lint
You can take the name Groen Lint (Green Ribbon) quite literally. This 35 km long walking and cycling path connects 15 green areas. Follow the blue/green signs with the Groen Lint logo and enjoy the beautiful landscape and extraordinary works of art. You will also come across things like the Space Science Centre Astropolis and the Spuikom where you can sail or surf in summer and spot a lot of water birds in winter. It is a fascinating trail that really should be added to your list.
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walking and cycling route The Christal Ship
The best way to combine culture and exercise is with the walking and cycling route The Christal Ship. More than 70 murals and art installations are scattered around Ostend and connected by an artistic route. Are there children with you? Then you can pick up ‘The Christal Ship Guide’ for free at Tourism Ostend (Monacoplein 2) for a fun experience tailored to children.
Ostend City Walks
Themed walks are not only fun but also informative. Perfect if you want to stretch your legs with the whole family, or if you are out and about on your own.
Luckily, Ostend has no less than nine themed walking tours that you can follow through an app. James Ensor, Arno or even Marvin Gaye take you on a journey through the streets of Ostend.
Mountain bike trail Ostend Schorreroute
Planning to hire a mountain bike or bring your own? (Good to know: Leopold Hotel Ostend does not rent bikes and there is no bike storage at the hotel) Then you will probably love the Ostend Schorreroute. You can choose from three different routes of 6 (blue), 12 (green) and 28 kilometres (red). Make no mistake, the six-kilometre route is the most challenging route.
Recreational cycle path The Green 62
In the 19th century, Parisians used this route to travel to Ostend by train. If you encounter any Parisians there today it will be on a bicycle, because today this 22-kilometre stretch from Ostend to Torhout is a cycle route through a beautiful nature reserve. You can spot different species of birds but also memories of the railway that once ran here. What you won’t find are cars. The whole route is car-free.
Family Package
Enjoy our exclusive family package – only available when you book direct on our website.
