Maritime walks

Ostend is full of unique events for young and old. The city's development is progressing at breakneck speed. But its maritime character remains proudly intact. Walk along the most remarkable spots of fishing culture, bustling port life and unique maritime heritage. The maritime character that moulds and shapes Ostend into the City by the Sea.

This walk takes you to various maritime locations such as the Mercator, the Oosteroever, the Visserskaai, the Vissersplein and so many more locations.

The walk is 7.7 km long. The walking plan can be picked up for free at the Ostend tourism office, but you can also download the route for free here:

Download the maritime walk

Ostend has a new city guide: captain Panekazak of the Mercator! Together with his two shipmates, a bowmussel and a scientific smarty-pants, he takes you to the city's most beautiful and interesting spots during this unique audio tour.

Immerse yourself in a radio play by Het Geluidshuis that shows Ostend in a whole new way, but above all makes you hear it! None other than Tom Vermeir, Wim Willaert, Sebastien Dewaele, Anemone Valcke and Günther Lesage are the voices of the actors in this audio tour.

Captain Panekazak is ideal for sailors aged between 8 and 12. The application can be downloaded from the App Store of Google Play.