{"id":2697,"date":"2025-09-02T14:15:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T14:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leopoldhotelostend.com\/?p=2697"},"modified":"2025-09-02T14:50:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T14:50:43","slug":"top-10-must-see-attractions-in-ostend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leopoldhotelostend.com\/en\/blog\/top-10-must-see-attractions-in-ostend","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Things to Do in Ostend: A Local\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2697\" class=\"elementor elementor-2697\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e21bc11 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e21bc11\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fc1f8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fc1f8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"693\">Ostend is a lively coastal city known for its sandy beaches, rich history, and vibrant cultural scene. Whether you\u2019re planning a weekend getaway or a longer stay, there\u2019s plenty to see and do. Staying at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leopoldhotelostend.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leopold Hotel Ostend<\/a>, you\u2019re perfectly located to explore the city\u2019s best attractions<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f554a14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f554a14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step Aboard the Mercator Floating Museum<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eae9d31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eae9d31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1088\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leopoldhotelostend.com\/blog\/what-you-did-not-know-about-the-mercator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mercator<\/a> is a historic three-masted sailing ship turned museum at Ostend\u2019s marina. Explore its decks and learn about Belgium\u2019s maritime history.<\/p><p data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1301\">After visiting the Mercator, return to the comfort of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leopoldhotelostend.com\/rooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">room<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leopoldhotelostend.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leopold Hotel Ostend<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b9cbb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5b9cbb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Visit the James Ensor House<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7cdc31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b7cdc31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1088\">Explore the former home of Ostend\u2019s famous painter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leopoldhotelostend.com\/blog\/who-is-james-ensor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Ensor<\/a>. The museum showcases his artworks and personal items, giving a glimpse into the artist\u2019s world. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leopoldhotelostend.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leopold Hotel Ostend<\/a> is just a short walk from the James Ensor House in the city centre.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62f0cbf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"62f0cbf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Relax in Maria Hendrika Park<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3a7369 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b3a7369\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1088\">A peaceful green space in the heart of Ostend, perfect for a stroll, picnic, or simply unwinding after a day of sightseeing. Families can enjoy a relaxing day in Maria Hendrika Park before heading back to the hotel\u2019s comfortable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leopoldhotelostend.com\/family-friendly-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">family rooms<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7de16a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d7de16a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Unwind at Mariakerke Beach<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffda3e9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ffda3e9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7221c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e7221c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2284\">Less crowded than Ostend Beach, Mariakerke offers a quieter seaside experience for swimming, sunbathing, or enjoying a caf\u00e9. Leopold Hotel Ostend is a short walk from Mariakerke Beach, ideal for a morning swim.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4206f7f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4206f7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Explore the Atlantic Wall Open Air Museum<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c34f923 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c34f923\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2284\">Learn about World War II history with a visit to this outdoor museum featuring restored bunkers and exhibits along the coast.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be3ab99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"be3ab99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Discover the North Sea Aquarium<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a7895e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a7895e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2284\">Perfect for families, this aquarium displays marine life from the North Sea, including seals and local fish species.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a054de elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8a054de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Catch a Show at Casino Kursaal<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abcbacb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"abcbacb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3348\" data-end=\"3453\">Experience Ostend\u2019s entertainment scene at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leopoldhotelostend.com\/blog\/a-game-night-at-the-casino-of-ostend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casino Kursaal<\/a> with concerts, shows, and stunning sea views.<\/p><p data-start=\"3455\" data-end=\"3661\">Enjoy a pre-show dinner at Leopold Hotel Ostend\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leopoldhotelostend.com\/betwisted\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">restaurant<\/a> before heading to Casino Kursaal.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b18254 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b18254\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Visit Fort Napoleon<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f56a3f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f56a3f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3348\" data-end=\"3453\">Step back in time at this 18th-century fort, offering panoramic views and historical insights into Ostend\u2019s military past. Book your stay at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leopoldhotelostend.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leopold Hotel Ostend<\/a> to explore Fort Napoleon conveniently from the city centre<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5809a1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5809a1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Wander Leopold Park<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f520179 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f520179\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4064\" data-end=\"4174\">A charming urban park ideal for walking, relaxing, and enjoying sculptures and fountains in the city centre. Leopold Park is just steps from Leopold Hotel Ostend, making it easy to enjoy a leisurely stroll.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2304e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e2304e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> Shop at the Ostend Fish Market<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8cb8cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8cb8cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4426\" data-end=\"4547\">Immerse yourself in local culture at the bustling fish market, where fresh seafood and local delicacies are sold daily. After visiting the fish market, return to Leopold Hotel Ostend to enjoy fresh dishes at our on-site <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leopoldhotelostend.com\/betwisted\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">restaurant<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-198c20b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"198c20b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stay at Leopold Hotel Ostend<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b6e5b0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4b6e5b0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a88c8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a88c8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4780\" data-end=\"5050\">Staying at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leopoldhotelostend.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leopold Hotel Ostend<\/a> places you in the perfect spot to experience Ostend\u2019s best attractions. From historic landmarks to scenic beaches, this vibrant city has something for everyone. Book your stay today and explore Ostend like a local!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ostend is a lively coastal city known for its sandy beaches, rich history, and vibrant cultural scene. Whether you\u2019re planning a weekend getaway or a longer stay, there\u2019s plenty to see and do. 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